PROMPT_

Text-based launcher

Prompt is a text-based launcher application for devices running Android 4.0.3 and later. It allows users to perform actions by inputting text, rather than by using a graphical interface. This approach, though less welcoming to new users, has the potential to be much faster than a GUI, particular on devices with physical keyboards, such as the Blackberry Priv.

One of the advantages of a text-based interface is that, when simply launching an application, it is not necessarily for the user to locate its icon. This is particularly true for less commonly used applications where the user has not put the icon on their home-screen, as simply typing the application's name is much faster than opening and scrolling in a potentially poorly ordered app drawer. Users can also launch websites and browser based applications this way by defining weblinks, making web content behave more like native apps.

Prompt allows users to give parameters to certain commands,which can be substantially simpler than working with graphical interfaces; For instance, if sending a text message, rather than waiting for the app to load, then scrolling to find a contact, and then having to tap a widget to start typing the message, one can simply input "sms" followed by the contact's name and then the message.

Prompt also gives the user useful information whenever they return to their launcher. This includes information about missed calls, and the current weather conditions.

Prompt is free to install and can be used indefinitely without any payment. After 30 days, some features will require Prompt premium, available through in-app purchase by entering "upgrade". Prompt premium does not expire.

Prompt is currently based on English, but being proficient in English should not be necessary to use parse, as only a limited number of English words are used, which are documented.

Brief user documentation follows.

To change how prompt addresses you, type: set name

To see all available apps and weblinks, type: list

To launch an app, simply type its display name. To launch a weblink, simply type its name.

To register a weblink, type: set weblink . You can use the same command to change the address of an existing weblink.

To search the web, type: search .

To make a call to a contact, type: phone *

To make a call to a number, type: phone *

To send a text message, type: sms * . Including a message is optional.

To send an email, type: email *

To view the credits, type: credits

To change the format of weather data, type: set units . Replace with "imperial" for imperial units and "metric" or "si" for metric units

*Prompt currently only supports one word contact names.