Yagni Launcher

Yagni Launcher

Only 2 MB Android Launcher, total control, zero bloat, zero tracking

Launcher System

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Description

⚠️ Alpha Stage

Expect bugs, instability, and incomplete features.

Closed-source launchers are locking features behind paywalls and adding trackers. My goal is to offer powerful features with no compromises on privacy.

YAGNI ("You Aren't Gonna Need It") is a principle which arose from extreme programming (XP) that states a programmer should not add functionality until deemed necessary.

Features

  • No fixed grid size. You can set the grid width and height to any value you want.
  • Each grid item is fully customizable:
    • Size and rotation
    • Background color
    • Icon size
    • Text and label size
    • Label color
    • Show or hide icons and labels
  • Infinite scrolling
  • Multiple dock pages
  • Adjustable dock height
  • Custom dock grid size

Explore and discover more features, only ~2MB

What’s new (0.8.5-alpha)

- Edit Grid Pages feature is now in the row list
- Bug fixes and stability improvements

Versions

Version Date Size Requires Android Download
0.8.5-alpha current
aee90043f3ee0bec…
2026-07-19 2.6 MB API 24
0.8.4-alpha
d63e7a46adaef2a4…
2026-07-14 2.6 MB API 24
0.8.3-alpha
7342bb725366880a…
2026-07-10 2.6 MB API 24

Permissions

What the app asks the system for. Android only grants sensitive access after you confirm it.

  • Place callsCall phone numbers without asking again.
  • ACCESS_HIDDEN_PROFILES
  • Foreground serviceKeep running in the background, visible in the status bar.
  • FOREGROUND_SERVICE_DATA_SYNC
  • Installed appsSee which apps are installed.
  • NotificationsShow notifications.
  • launcher.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION

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