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:

json

{
  "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:

json

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

Error:

json

{
  "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

•Launch WhatsApp
•User manually selects contact
•(Alternative: use whatsapp_send for automated messaging)

Daily routine

•Launch news app in morning
•Launch email app
•Launch calendar

Finding Package Names

To find an app's package name:

•Use the App List tool to list installed apps
•Look for the app name in the list
•Use the returned package_name

Example workflow:

code

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

Setup Requirements

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