monocles launcher

monocles launcher is an open-source home screen and application launcher for Android. It lets you start programs by typing a few letters instead of browsing through a conventional launcher layout. This makes it suited to users who want a small, direct way to find and open apps.

The launcher adapts to how you use it, helping commonly selected programs become faster to find. It is designed around simple operation and uses about 250 KB of storage. The app does not connect to the Internet, and its data stays on the device. Compared with complex, bloated launchers, it is intended to use less battery and keep the device responsive.

monocles launcher also uses Android’s Accessibility API for its double-tap-to-lock feature, without accessing or storing data through that process. As GPLv3+ copylefted libre software, it can be used, inspected, changed, and shared. It belongs to the Android System Tools category, and MirrorNest stores the official build directly on its own infrastructure after scanning it for malware before publication.