[Enhancement] Option to set Quick Search as a launcher

[ajma]

quick search is so great that I don't need my home launcher anymore. Could you add the home intent to the manifest so that I can just make quick search my launcher?

[teja2495]

Interesting, but quick search doesn't have access to widgets, is that ok?

[ajma]

Over time, I realized the only widget I really use is the calendar one but not that often. A very common pattern for me is to just open the home screen and immediately tap on quick search.
I've kind of treated quick search like a command pallet. I want it available for anywhere with a single action.
I want to keep the assistant key press to Gemini but I'd be ok leaving my home launcher. Or at least I want to try to live with just quick search.

[teja2495]

Okay, I think this is a good idea. But I would need to explore it more. I do not want to provide this feature without adding support for widgets.

[ilCapitano25]

Full support for this! Saw your post on X. I'm currently using a Lawnchair Launcher just to have a base for Quick Search. Turning QuickSearch into a standalone launcher with widget support would allow me to go 100% minimal.

Really looking forward to this!

[ilCapitano25]

To give you an idea of my ideal setup: I currently use Lawnchair only as a bridge to achieve this 'Search-First' experience.

My wishlist for the Launcher mode:

• Clean Home: Page 1 with nothing but the Quick Search bar/widget.
• Widget Support: A second page (swipe left/right) for 1-2 essential widgets.
• Gestures: Swipe up anywhere to immediately focus the search (keyboard opens).
• Immersive: Option to hide the status bar for a truly minimal look.

If Quick Search could handle this, I could finally delete my 3rd party launcher. It would turn the phone into a super-focused tool!

[teja2495]

Mmm, to be clear, when I say, I'm thinking about make it a launcher, I don't mean to add all the typical launcher features like home screen app grid etc. or maybe I will, idk.

At least for now I'm thinking, to have ability to add & access widgets with right swipe (in the same screen where the current quick note lives). And then allowing user to set it as launcher.

I don't know how well this setup works. but I will explore it soon.

[ilCapitano25]

I think your idea with the widgets on the right swipe is great! It keeps the core of the app focused.

Regarding your doubt about how well this setup works:
I think the key to making it feel 'right' as a launcher is the initial state.

For me, it would be perfect if the main screen stays 'quiet' when I unlock the phone. Just the wallpaper and the search bar, but without the keyboard popping up or the search being active immediately. It should only 'spring to life' when I actually tap the bar or use a gesture.

That way, the phone feels calm when I first look at it, but stays incredibly fast when I want to do something.

[teja2495]

This is looking like a lot of work, I will maybe come back to this in the future but no plans to make it a proper launcher right now. I didn't want to make it a half-baked launcher, but I will just give an option to set it as a launcher, for those who want to replace their launcher with this app.

[ilCapitano25]

Thanks for the honest feedback on the launcher.

Actually, just having the option to set Quick Search as the home app is fine for me! I don't need a traditional app grid or complex launcher features anyway.

Combined with your plan to make different sections (like the app row) individually togglable, I can finally achieve that 100% minimalist look where only the search bar is visible on my wallpaper.

[teja2495]

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