About PLLauncher

How It Works

PLLauncher runs in the background and monitors which applications you're using. Two parallel loops handle the logic:

• Tracking Loop — runs every 10 seconds, detects the foreground app, and increments the usage counter for any matched application.
• Enforcement Loop — runs every 1 second, terminates locked processes, fires re-launch detection, and checks if any limits have been newly reached.

When a limit is reached, the app is terminated and a full-screen lock overlay is shown. After a configurable cooldown period, the app is automatically unlocked and re-launched.

The app is built with Avalonia UI (.NET 8) for cross-platform UI, uses SkiaSharp for dynamic icon rendering, and CommunityToolkit.Mvvm for the MVVM architecture.

About the Creator

Hello! My name is Nikita Rokossovskiy. I'm 14 years old and the creator of PLLauncher.

I've always wanted to build something that helps people work more efficiently and boosts productivity. That idea eventually became PLLauncher.

The original inspiration came from the Ctrl + T shortcut in web browsers, which instantly opens a new tab. I loved how quickly it let me perform an action, and I wondered: what if apps worked the same way? That question led me to start developing PLLauncher.

As I continued working on the project, I began adding features to solve problems I encountered myself. For example, I needed my computer to shut down automatically late at night after I had already gone to sleep, so I created the Shutdown feature. Since then, PLLauncher has continued to grow, with each new feature inspired by real-world needs and ideas.

Technology Stack

• Framework: .NET 8 (self-contained)
• UI: Avalonia UI 11.2
• Graphics: SkiaSharp
• Architecture: MVVM with CommunityToolkit.Mvvm
• Installer: Inno Setup 6.7.3
• Target: Windows 11 (x64)

License

Open Source

PLLauncher's source code is publicly available on GitHub. Issues, feature requests, and contributions are welcome.