GetReadyToWork

GetReadyToWork is originally a python script created to free its user from the repetitive daily task of launching every app he needs on its machine before being able to work. For exemple, a programmer would tipically start the day by launching his mailing app, his favorite browser, an IDE, a git GUI or whatever, before being able or willing to work. ----> What about doing it all with one click and go fetch some coffee instead ?

GetReadyToWork lets you launch your favorite applications in one click, with a multi-language cross-platform interface (Windows, macOS, Linux).

End users do NOT need to install Python or any dependencies. Just use the provided executable for your OS

Main Features

• Graphical selection of applications to launch (search, disk grouping)
• Configurable scan folders for automatic detection
• Manual selection from all installed applications (independent from scan folders, works on every OS)
• Multi-language (French/English, auto-detection)
• Modern and responsive UI (loader during scans, robust error handling, etc.)
• Robust configuration (auto-save, per-OS scan paths)

Quick Start

Requirements

• Python 3.10+
• (Windows only) pip install winapps for full app detection

Local Launch (Development)

1. Clone this repository
2. Install dependencies:
   • Windows: pip install -r installers/requirements-windows.txt
   • Linux/Mac: pip install -r installers/requirements-linux.txt
   • On Windows, also run: pip install winapps
3. Launch the apps:
   • Launcher:
     • python -m src.app_launcher.GetReadyToWork
   • Configuration GUI:
     • python -m src.app_configurator.ParametrageGetReadyToWork

Usage

• Use the configuration GUI to select and organize the applications you want to launch.
• The launcher will start all selected apps in one click.
• All configuration is saved in the runtime/ folder.

Project Structure

• src/app_launcher/ : Main launcher (GetReadyToWork.py)
• src/app_configurator/ : Configuration GUI (ParametrageGetReadyToWork.py, GUI.py)
• src/common/ : Shared utilities
• src/config/ : i18n and scan path resources
• src/runtime/ : User config and runtime files

Packaging (for maintainers)

• Use the provided build scripts (tools/build-windows.bat, tools/build-linux.sh, tools/build-mac.sh) to create standalone executables with PyInstaller.
• Release folders (release-windows/, release-linux/, release-mac/) are generated automatically and should not be committed.

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For questions or contributions, open an issue or pull request on GitHub.

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Authored by Samuel VANNIER