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## Settings

Create a `settings.json` next to the binary to customise the launcher. The
default hotkey is `F2`. To use a different key, set the `hotkey` value in
`settings.json` as shown below:
Multi Launcher automatically creates a `settings.json` file next to the binary
on first run. Edit this file or open the **Settings** window to customise the
launcher. The default hotkey is `F2`. To use a different key, set the `hotkey`
value as shown below:

```json
{
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The shell plugin runs commands using the system shell without sanitising input. Only enable it if you trust the commands you type. Errors while spawning the process are logged.
Type `sh` in the launcher to open the shell command editor for managing predefined commands.
## Editing Commands
The launcher stores its custom actions in `actions.json`. While running the
application you can manage this list through **Edit Commands**. Open the
launcher with the configured hotkey and choose *Edit Commands* from the menu.
The launcher stores its custom actions in `actions.json` next to the
executable. This file is created automatically the first time you save a
command. While running the application you can manage this list through
**Edit Commands**. Open the launcher with the configured hotkey and choose
*Edit Commands* from the menu.
Use the **New Command** button to open the *Add Command* dialog where you enter
a label, description and the executable path. Enable **Add arguments** to supply
extra command line parameters. The **Browse** button lets you
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