Transform your Android home screen into a powerful CLI interface. No distractions, no bloat — just pure efficiency.
In Sanskrit, "Yantra" means an instrument or machine — a tool of precision and purpose. In a world of flashy icons and addictive interfaces, Yantra Launcher strips away the noise.
Your phone becomes what it should be: a tool, not a trap. Type what you need, get it done, move on with your life.
"The best interface is no interface."
50+ commands that turn your phone into a powerhouse
Launch any app by typing its name. Fuzzy search finds what you need even with typos.
launch spotify
launchf tube → YouTube
ChatGPT-powered AI right in your terminal. Ask questions, get answers.
ai explain quantum computing
Full Lua scripting engine embedded. Automate anything with custom scripts.
run -lua myAutomation
Get Undercover Private Tab — built-in incognito browser, with integrated ad-blocker.
gupt youtube.com
Control Bluetooth, flashlight, alarms, timers, and more with simple commands.
timer 1800 turn off the gas
flash on
Multiple built-in themes including Tokyonight, Dracula, and more. Make it yours.
theme Tokyonight
Navigate your device like a pro with pwd, cd, ls, and open commands.
cd Downloads
Seamless integration with Termux for real Linux commands on your phone.
termux neofetch
Clean, minimal, powerful
yantra@home $ help
Available commands:
launch, ai, theme, weather...
yantra@home $ sysinfo
Device: Pixel 8
Android: 14
Battery: 87%
yantra@home $ theme Tokyonight
Tokyonight applied ✓
yantra@home $ ai hello
Hello! How can I assist you today?
Built with precision, designed for performance
Command parsing and execution optimized for sub-millisecond response times. Your launcher should never lag.
Full LuaJ runtime integrated for scripting. Create automations with HTTP support, system bindings, and custom I/O.
Clean separation of concerns with command handlers, theming engine, and scripting runtime as independent modules.
Built entirely in modern Kotlin, leveraging coroutines for smooth async operations and null-safety for rock-solid stability.
Levenshtein distance algorithm for intelligent app matching. Type "tube" to launch YouTube. The launcher understands you.
Zero data collection. No analytics. No tracking. Your commands stay on your device. Period.
Read what users have to say about Yantra Launcher
"I believe this launcher is actually more effective at fighting distraction than some other minimalist launchers. There's no icons on the screen, no widgets, nothing to fool around with."
"Wow I didn't expect this launcher to be so practical. There are so many working commands, everything makes sense too. Love it, keep on making it better! 👍"
"Thank youuu for the recent update. I've been using this app for such a long time. Excited to see more updates and improvements. Thank you, dev! 🤗🫶"
"On the phone with the Yantra launcher, it's actually way easier than using command line on Windows. This launcher makes my phone harder to use by other people too!"
"The Lua scripting is incredibly powerful for automation. I've created scripts to automate my morning routine — open news, check weather, start my workout playlist. Amazing!"
"Finally a launcher that treats my phone as a tool, not a dopamine trap. My screen time has dropped significantly since switching. Best decision I've made."
"I believe this launcher is actually more effective at fighting distraction than some other minimalist launchers. There's no icons on the screen, no widgets, nothing to fool around with."
"Wow I didn't expect this launcher to be so practical. There are so many working commands, everything makes sense too. Love it, keep on making it better! 👍"
"Thank youuu for the recent update. I've been using this app for such a long time. Excited to see more updates and improvements. Thank you, dev! 🤗🫶"
"On the phone with the Yantra launcher, it's actually way easier than using command line on Windows. This launcher makes my phone harder to use by other people too!"
"The Lua scripting is incredibly powerful for automation. I've created scripts to automate my morning routine — open news, check weather, start my workout playlist. Amazing!"
"Finally a launcher that treats my phone as a tool, not a dopamine trap. My screen time has dropped significantly since switching. Best decision I've made."
The Minimal version includes essential commands for basic phone operation. The Pro version unlocks 50+ commands including AI integration, Lua scripting, Termux integration, advanced system controls, and more. Pro supports the development of Yantra Launcher.
You'll need an API key from an OpenAI-compatible provider. Go to settings, enter your API base domain and key. Free alternatives exist — check the documentation or ask in our Discord community for recommendations.
Yes! Install Termux from GitHub or F-Droid, enable the 'allow-external-apps' property in Termux, and grant permissions in Yantra Launcher settings. Then use commands like termux neofetch directly from your home screen.
G.U.P.T stands for "Get Undercover Private Tab" — a built-in incognito browser. All data is cleared after closing, it's hidden from recent apps, and no history or cookies are saved. Launch with gupt or gupt youtube.com.
No. Yantra Launcher collects zero data. No analytics, no tracking, no third-party data sharing. Your commands and data stay entirely on your device. The code is open source — verify it yourself.
Use the scripts command to create and edit scripts. Run them with run -lua scriptName. You have access to HTTP requests (http.get, http.post and more), Yantra commands via binding.exec(), and a few standard Lua libraries.
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