Introduction

Welcome to the AppVault documentation. This guide will help you understand how to use AppVault to organize your applications and streamline your workflow.

What is AppVault?

AppVault is a modern application launcher that helps you organize your desktop shortcuts into clean, categorized groups. Say goodbye to desktop clutter and hello to efficient workflow management.

Organization

Group your applications by category, project, or workflow.

Speed

Launch any application in seconds with quick search and access.

Customization

Personalize the appearance to match your style and preferences.

Installation

1

Download AppVault

Choose your preferred installation method in the download modal window.

Open Download Modal

2

Run the Installer

If you downloaded the installer, simply run the executable and follow the installation wizard.

You may need administrator privileges to install AppVault.

3

Launch AppVault

After installation, launch AppVault from your Start Menu or desktop shortcut.

Getting Started

Creating Sections

Create sections to organize your applications logically:

Click the "+ New Section" button in the sidebar menu to add a section
Name your section (e.g., "Work", "Games", "Utilities")
Add shortcuts to the section

Adding Shortcuts

There are multiple ways to add applications to AppVault:

Drag & Drop

Simply drag any executable file or shortcut into the AppVault window.

Easiest

Add Manually

Click the «+» icon inside the created section, or right-click on the section name in the sidebar menu.

Quick

Launching Apps

Launch applications quickly using any of these methods:

Click: Double click on any shortcut
Search: Click on the search field in the sidebar menu and enter the shortcut name
Run as Admin: Right-click on the shortcut → "Run as Administrator"

Settings

Appearance

Theme

Choose between Dark and Light themes.

Settings → Appearance → Theme

View Mode

Switch between Grid view (visual) and List view (compact information density).

Settings → Appearance → View Mode

Sidebar Position

Adjust the sidebar to appear on the left or right side of the window.

Settings → Appearance → Sidebar

General

Start with Windows

Launch AppVault automatically when Windows starts.

Settings → General → Start with system

Minimize to Tray

Minimize to system tray when the window is closed.

Settings → General → Minimize to tray on close

FAQ

Is AppVault free to use?

Yes, AppVault is completely free and open source. You can download, use, and modify it without any cost.

What Windows versions are supported?

AppVault supports Windows 10 and Windows 11.

Where is my data stored?

All your shortcuts and settings are stored locally in the AppVault data folder (%APPDATA%/AppVault). No data is sent to external servers.

Can I backup my configuration?

Yes! Your configuration is stored in the AppVault data folder. You can backup the configuration file and restore it on another computer using the application settings.

Support

Discord Community

Join our Discord server for real-time support and community discussions.

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GitHub Issues

Report bugs or request features through our GitHub repository.

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