Zen App Manager

The easiest way to manage your startup apps on Linux & Windows.

Features • Installation • Screenshots • License

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Zen App Manager is designed for everyone. Whether you are a Linux beginner or a power user, managing which applications start when you turn on your computer shouldn't be complicated.

Say goodbye to complex terminal commands or hidden configuration files. With Zen App Manager, you get a beautiful, modern interface to take control of your startup routine.

Features

• Beginner Friendly: Simple, intuitive interface. No coding or terminal knowledge required.
• Boost Boot Time: Easily disable unwanted apps that slow down your startup.
• Smart Detection: Automatically detects apps from Startup Folder and Windows Registry.
• System Services: Manage system-level services (systemd) with a simple toggle (Linux only).
• Detailed Info: See file sizes, locations, and publisher information at a glance.
• Add Anything: Add your favorite apps or custom commands to startup with just a few clicks.
• Beautiful Design: A sleek, modern dark-themed UI that looks great on any desktop.
• Lightweight: Built with Rust, so it uses almost no system resources.
• Safe & Secure: Available as a sandboxed Flatpak for maximum security.

Screenshots

(Startup Apps Management)

(System Services Management)

Installation

Linux (Recommended)

The easiest way to install on Linux is via Flathub. It works on almost any Linux distribution (Ubuntu, Fedora, Arch, Mint, etc.).

flatpak install flathub io.github.d0ksan8.zen-app-manager

Windows

We support Windows too! You don't need to install anything complex.

1. Go to the Releases Page.
2. Download the latest .exe file (e.g., Zen-App-Manager_x.x.x_x64-setup.exe).
3. Double click to install. That's it!

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Building from Source (Advanced)

If you are a developer or want to build it yourself:

Prerequisites:

• Node.js (v18+)
• Rust (via rustup.rs)
• Linux: webkit2gtk-4.1, libgtk-3-dev
• Windows: Visual Studio Build Tools

Build Steps:

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/d0ksan8/zen-app-manager.git
   cd zen-app-manager

2. Install and build:

   npm install
   npm run tauri build

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Feel free to open an issue or submit a pull request.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License. See the LICENSE file for details.

Acknowledgements

Special thanks to @serhatstal for their valuable feedback and support!