ACF App Organizer

ACF App Organizer is a lightweight and fast GUI application launcher for Windows, built with .NET 8 and WPF. It allows you to consolidate your frequently used tools, games, IDEs, and console scripts into a single custom dashboard for instant access.

Features

• Instant Launch: Run any application or script in a single click
• Custom Grid Layout: Add, remove, and organize application shortcuts
• CMD Integration: Quick access to Windows Command Prompt
• A-START (Auto-Start): Manage automatic startup with Windows
• System Tray: Keep ACF App Organizer running in the background
• Global Hotkey: Open the application with Win + Z
• Admin Launch: Run applications with administrator privileges
• Modern Stack: Built with .NET 8 and WPF
• GitHub Shortcut: Direct link to the source repository from the UI

Core UI Controls

• +ADD — Add a new application or .bat script to the organizer
• CMD — Open Windows Command Prompt
• A-START — Configure and toggle automatic startup
• GitHub — Open this repository in your browser

System Tray

ACF App Organizer can run in the Windows system tray.

The tray menu provides:

• Open ACF APP ORGANIZER — Show the main window
• Exit — Completely close the application

The main window can be hidden without closing the application.

You can also open the application using:

Win + Z

Requirements

• Windows 10 / 11 (64-bit)

The standalone version includes the required .NET 8 runtime and does not require a separate .NET installation.

The lightweight installer requires .NET 8.0 Desktop Runtime.

Installation & Setup

Choose one of the following installation methods from the Releases page:

Method 1: Portable Standalone Executable (~70 MB)

• No installation required
• Includes the built-in .NET 8 runtime
• Self-contained
• Runs out of the box on compatible Windows systems

Method 2: Lightweight Installer (~3 MB)

• Traditional setup wizard
• Installs the application into Program Files
• Does not include the .NET 8 runtime
• Requires .NET 8.0 Desktop Runtime

Changelog

v1.4.0

• Added system tray support
• Added global Win + Z hotkey to open the application
• Added tray menu with Open and Exit
• Added background operation through the system tray
• Added administrator launch option
• Improved single-instance handling
• Improved window hiding and restoring

v1.0.0

• Initial release
• Core WPF + .NET 8 architecture
• Grid system for application shortcuts
• +ADD, CMD, A-START, and GitHub features implemented

Version

Current version: v1.4.0