YARC-Official
Feature Request: Auto Launch Application (Game)
Hello!
I would like to be able to specify an application to automatically launch when opening the YARC launcher. My idea would be an environment variable passed to the launcher which would define the application to launch (and maybe update beforehand).
My use case is being able to run the launcher from the Steam Deck library and going straight to the game (YARG), without having to navigate the launcher. If the Steam Deck is plugged into the TV, it's inconvenient to navigate mouse-centric programs.
I didn't find anything online or on the wiki about this type of functionality already existing. I apologize if it does and I just missed it.
Thank you!
while using the launcher to autolaunch a game is not currently possible, you can still run the game executable downloaded by the launcher directly. unlike some other game launcher, this launcher doesn't really do much. its mostly useful for auto-updating the game and the setlist, but the game works fine without it.
you can click on the three dots on the right side and click "open installation folder" to easily find the executable.
you can also manually add launcher songs to your music library by adding a path manually.
still, if you run the game like that, the game will not auto-update, i think it would be a cool idea to have a command-line flag that updates and launches a profile for you.. although, i don't know what would happen with songs? setlists would probably have to be auto-updated as well? not sure
