app-launcher-skill

name	app-launcher-skill
description	Launch Android applications by package name. Open any installed app programmatically.
allowed-tools	app_launcher
metadata	{"author":"opencompany","version":"1.0","category":"android"}

App Launcher Tool

Launch applications on Android device.

How It Works

This skill provides instructions for the App Launcher tool node. Connect the App Launcher node to Zeenie's input-tools handle to enable app launching.

app_launcher Tool

Launch an installed application by package name.

Schema Fields

Field	Type	Required	Description
action	string	Yes	"launch"
parameters	object	Yes	Contains package_name

Parameters

Field	Type	Required	Description
package_name	string	Yes	Android package name of the app

Example

Launch an app:

{
  "action": "launch",
  "parameters": {
    "package_name": "com.whatsapp"
  }
}

Common Package Names

App	Package Name
WhatsApp	com.whatsapp
Chrome	com.android.chrome
Gmail	com.google.android.gm
YouTube	com.google.android.youtube
Maps	com.google.android.apps.maps
Camera	com.android.camera2
Phone	com.android.dialer
Messages	com.google.android.apps.messaging
Settings	com.android.settings
Play Store	com.android.vending
Spotify	com.spotify.music
Netflix	com.netflix.mediaclient
Twitter/X	com.twitter.android
Instagram	com.instagram.android
Telegram	org.telegram.messenger

Response Format

Success:

{
  "success": true,
  "service": "app_launcher",
  "action": "launch",
  "data": {
    "message": "App launched successfully",
    "package_name": "com.whatsapp"
  }
}

Error:

{
  "error": "App not installed: com.example.notinstalled",
  "service": "app_launcher",
  "action": "launch"
}

Use Cases

Use Case	Description
Quick launch	Open apps on command
Automation	Start apps as part of workflow
Shortcuts	Voice-controlled app opening
Workflows	Chain app launches with other actions

Common Workflows

Open app and send message

1. Launch WhatsApp
2. User manually selects contact
3. (Alternative: use whatsapp_send for automated messaging)

Daily routine

1. Launch news app in morning
2. Launch email app
3. Launch calendar

Finding Package Names

To find an app's package name:

1. Use the App List tool to list installed apps
2. Look for the app name in the list
3. Use the returned package_name

Example workflow:

1. app_list.status -> get list of apps
2. Find desired app in results
3. app_launcher.launch with package_name

Setup Requirements

1. Connect the App Launcher node to Zeenie's input-tools handle
2. Android device must be paired
3. App must be installed on the device