1. Project Overview & Quickstart (LawnchairLauncher/some_example_link)
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Repository Details
- Repository: LawnchairLauncher/some_example_link
- Primary Language: Code
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2. Official Technical Reference & Guides (LawnchairLauncher/docs)
File: community/README.md
Roadmap and future features
Vision
Lawnchair aims to:
- Match the core Pixel Launcher experience.
- Offer deep, meaningful customization.
- Provide a reliable foundation.
Development status
Lawnchair is an open-source project driven entirely by volunteers. Contributors work on the project in their free time, alongside jobs, school, and other personal commitments.
Development pace varies, but Lawnchair remains under active development. Follow the GitHub commit history or install a Nightly build to see recent changes.
Release policy (ETAs)
We do not publish estimated release dates. The project is volunteer-run, so deadlines are hard to predict and can put unnecessary pressure on contributors. Releases are published when they are ready.
Future goals and roadmap
The roadmap depends on contributor availability, so we do not set timelines. Current goals include:
- Port all Lawnchair Legacy features.
- Add highly requested community features.
- Simplify the Lawnchair user experience.
For more detailed planning, you can review our project's roadmap and open issues on GitHub.
File: developers/README.md
Before you start
Read this page to decide whether contributing code is a good fit and to find other ways to help.
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Lawnchair is not a good first open-source codebase for most contributors. If you are new to Android internals or open source, start with a smaller task or one of the alternatives below.
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Who this is for
This guide fits you best if:
- You know Kotlin and the basics of Android development.
- You are comfortable reading Java, XML Views, and Compose.
- You can work through difficult debugging and slower review cycles.
Why contributing is hard
- Lawnchair is built on Google's Launcher3, which means working with platform-level behavior instead of a typical app-only stack.
- The codebase mixes Java and XML Views with newer Kotlin and Compose code.
- Parts of the codebase are still being migrated, so patterns can change from one area to another.
- The team is small and volunteer-run, so mentoring and reviews can take time.
- Launcher work often involves Android system behavior like gesture navigation, process management, permissions, and OEM customizations.
A good first contribution is small and contained. Try to aim for a focused bug fix or a narrow UI change.
Other ways to help
If you can't contribute code directly, you can still help us via the following:
- Contribute to Lawnicons using the links in the Lawnicons section of the sidebar.
- Support project maintenance via Open Collective.
- Answer questions in the community channels.
- Help translate Lawnchair.
If you still want to contribute code, continue to Get started for setup steps and a practical path to your first contribution.
File: help/getting-started/install-and-setup/README.md
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Setup Lawnchair
Lawnchair only takes a few minutes to set up.
Install the build you chose, then set Lawnchair as your default launcher.
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Install the app
Download and install the build you chose in Choosing a version.
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Set Lawnchair as default home app
After installation, tell Android to use Lawnchair as your default launcher.
- Long-press the home screen, then tap Home settings.
- In Home settings, tap the card that says "To access shortcuts and additional features, set Lawnchair as your default launcher".
- In the screen that appears, choose Lawnchair from the list.
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Need help?
If installation fails, see Installation issues.
Advanced: Verify your installation
Security-conscious users can verify the cryptographic integrity of our packages by reviewing our verification guide.
File: help/README.md
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What is Lawnchair?
Lawnchair is a free, open-source home app for Android. It is built on Launcher3, the same base used by the default home screen on stock Android devices.
It is designed to feel similar to Google's Pixel Launcher while giving you more ways to customize your home screen.
The project is maintained by volunteers and released under the Apache License 2.0.