Godot Launcher is a companion application designed to simplify the management of Godot projects by allowing users to maintain per-project editor settings. It streamlines workflow for developers working with the Godot Engine, offering a centralized platform to manage project configurations, launch builds, and organize development environments efficiently.
Key Features:
Project Management: Easily create, import, and organize multiple Godot projects in one place.
Git Integration: Automatically initializes Git repositories for new projects, saving time on setup.
VSCode Configuration: Sets up VSCode with essential paths and settings specific to Godot development.
Godot Version Control: Manages multiple versions of the Godot Editor, enabling seamless switching between releases.
Per-Project Settings: Maintains isolated editor configurations for each project, preventing conflicts and ensuring consistency.
System Tray Access: Minimize the launcher to stay out of your way while keeping projects just a click away.
Automatic Updates: Receives notifications for new versions and updates with a single click.
Audience & Benefit:
Ideal for game developers, hobbyists, and professionals using Godot Engine to build 2D and 3D games. Godot Launcher accelerates development by reducing setup time, simplifying project management, and maintaining consistent workflows across projects. It is particularly beneficial for those working on multiple projects simultaneously or experimenting with different editor configurations.
Available for Windows, macOS, and Linux, Godot Launcher can be installed via winget, ensuring a smooth setup process for developers of all experience levels.
README
Godot Launcher
Godot Launcher is a streamlined, open-source tool designed to simplify and accelerate your Godot game development workflow. It automates Git initialization, configures VSCode instantly, manages multiple Godot versions seamlessly, and keeps project settings isolated. Quickly prototype ideas, access projects effortlessly from the system tray, and stay up-to-date with automatic updates.
Spend less time configuring your environment and more time creating amazing games.
✅ Free, Open Source, and Community-Driven.
✅ Cross-platform support, available on Windows, MacOS, and Linux.
✅ Designed for modern Godot workflows, focusing on widely used versions.
Instant Git Initialization: Start a new project with Git automatically initialized, complete with an initial commit—no extra steps required.
VSCode Configuration: Essential paths and settings for VSCode are ready out of the box. Say goodbye to manual editor setups and get to coding faster.
Effortless Godot Version Management
Install and Switch Versions: Seamlessly download and manage multiple Godot Editor versions. Experiment with the latest pre-releases or fall back to stable editions in seconds.
Fast Prototyping: Quickly spin up new ideas using different editor builds. Testing features and previews is a breeze.
Modern Godot Support: The launcher focuses on the most commonly used versions of Godot. Since Godot 3.x adoption is steadily decreasing, custom configurations for it have not been included yet.
Per-Project Editor Settings
Isolated Configuration: Each project maintains its own editor preferences, so you never have to worry about conflicting settings across multiple projects.
Easy Import/Export: Share your editor configurations with teammates or import settings that make sense for different workflows.
Seamless Workflow: Minimize the launcher to your system tray to keep it out of your way while you work.
Instant Access: Jump back into any project with a single click—no need to relaunch or sift through folders.
Automatic Updates
Stay Current: Receive notifications whenever a new version of the launcher is available.
One-Click Upgrade: Simply restart the launcher to apply the update.
Cross-Platform Availability
Windows, Mac, and Linux: You can use the same streamlined workflow on any machine.
Free and Open Source
Forever Free: Godot Launcher is—and always will be—free for everyone.
Community-Driven: Contribute code, suggest features, or report issues. Join a passionate community dedicated to making Godot development smoother for all.
Community
Join our Godot Launcher Discord server to connect with other users and contributors. Ask questions, share feedback, and stay updated on new releases.
If you’re interested in contributing to Godot Launcher, see the Contributing section below.
Versioning
Godot Launcher follows Semantic Versioning for all releases. Versions are tagged in Git and listed in package.json using the vMAJOR.MINOR.PATCH format.
MAJOR: breaking changes or updates that require manual migration.
MINOR: backward-compatible improvements and new features.
PATCH: backward-compatible bug fixes and maintenance updates.
Pre-release builds include suffixes like -beta.1 or -rc.1. Document noteworthy changes in CHANGELOG.md before cutting a release so downstream users can track what changed.
Contributing
> [!IMPORTANT]
> Before opening a new bug report or feature request, please check the open issues and closed issues first to see if it has already been reported.
We warmly welcome contributions from the community! For detailed guidelines on submitting pull requests, best practices, and more, please see our contribution guide.
Feature Proposals
For major changes or new features, please open an issue and clearly mark the title as a proposal here.
Local Development
Fork & Clone this repository to your local machine.
Ensure you have Node.js 22+ installed.
> Note: This project uses pnpm (v10+). Enable it via corepack enable pnpm or install it globally before running the commands below.
Install dependencies with pnpm install.
Launch the app with pnpm run dev.
Once you have everything running, feel free to open pull requests with your improvements, fixes, or new features.
Godot Launcher is licensed under the MIT License. A copy of the license is provided in the repository for your convenience. By contributing to or using this project, you agree to the terms stated therein.
This project also includes third-party assets and libraries, which are licensed under their respective terms. For details, please refer to COPYRIGHT.txt.
