Hi everyone. I created a new launcher for MSYS2 and I'd like some feedback from you, MSYS2 users and developers. The launcher is called `msys2-launcher` and is now available in the repositories, but it's not yet part of the MSYS2 core distribution. The launcher only supports mintty at the moment, because it depends on its AppUserModel manipulation features.
The repository is at <https://github.com/elieux/msys2-launcher> and the PKGBUILD at <https://github.com/Alexpux/MSYS2-packages/tree/master/msys2-launcher-git/PKGBUILD>. I'm also crossposting to the Git for Windows group, because GfW has its own launcher and if possible, I'd like to get some feedback from Johannes and others. Why to use ========== + sets correct environment + allows customization of environment via a configuration file + doesn't show any temporary black window when starting + can be pinned correctly + allows running arbitrary command instead of just starting the shell How to use ========== 1. Install with `pacman -Sy msys2-launcher`. 2. Start `msys2.exe`, `mingw64.exe`, or `mingw32.exe`, depending on your needs. 3. Pin the running process to your taskbar, if you want. Don't pin the .exe file directly, because that just doesn't do the right thing (just ask Mozilla :). You can also run `msys2.exe pacman -Syu` for example. It will open a window just for the one command. What to tell me =============== - if something doesn't work. - if you have an idea how to make it better. - whether you would like to use it as your main launcher (or why not?). - whether you would still use the .bat files if this was your main launcher (and why?). Cheers. -- David Macek
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