Launchpad User Guide v1.1.0

Installation

1. Open VS Code
2. Press Ctrl+Shift+X to open Extensions
3. Search for Launchpad by Nascent Poly
4. Click Install

Alternatively, install from the VS Code Marketplace.

Quick Start

Type what you want in natural language:

> run my tests
  Test: Run All Tests  (98%)

> commit changes
  Git: Commit  (95%)

> format and save
  Format Document → Save File  (92%, 89%)

> toggle dark mode
  Change Color Theme  (87%)

Launchpad understands natural phrasing, handles typos (via trigram fuzzy correction), and classifies compound commands separated by "and", "then", or "next".

You can also run Launchpad: Run Command or Launchpad: Run Command (with trace) from the VS Code Command Palette (Ctrl+Shift+P).

How It Works

Launchpad uses a deterministic classification engine — no AI APIs, no cloud, no network calls. Your input is processed entirely on your machine in under 3ms.

• Same input = same output, every time. Fully deterministic.
• Trigram fuzzy correction handles typos and misspellings.
• Synonym expansion maps informal phrases to known vocabulary.
• Compound commands split "format and save" into sequential actions.
• Confidence scoring shows how certain the classification is.

Compound Commands

Launchpad can split multi-part requests at conjunctions like and, then, next, also, and plus, classifying each fragment independently and executing them in sequence.

> format and save
  1. Format Document
  2. Save File

> save then close
  1. Save File
  2. Close Editor

> stage all and commit
  1. Stage All Changes
  2. Git: Commit

Macros

Define named macros in your VS Code settings to execute a sequence of commands with a single phrase.

Configuration

Open Settings JSON (Ctrl+, → search "launchpad") and add:

"launchpad.macros": {
    "deploy": [
        "editor.action.formatDocument",
        "workbench.action.files.save",
        "workbench.action.terminal.toggleTerminal"
    ],
    "cleanup": [
        "editor.action.trimTrailingWhitespace",
        "editor.action.organizeImports",
        "editor.action.formatDocument",
        "workbench.action.files.save"
    ],
    "review": [
        "workbench.view.scm",
        "git.openAllChanges"
    ]
}

Usage

Open Launchpad and type the macro name exactly:

> deploy
  Macro: deploy  (runs 3 commands in sequence)

> cleanup
  Macro: cleanup  (runs 4 commands in sequence)

Macros are checked before classification — if a macro name matches your input, it runs immediately without going through the engine.

Action Steps

Macros support 7 action types beyond simple command IDs. Each step in a macro can be a string (backward compatible) or an action object:

"launchpad.macros": {
    "my app": [
        { "action": "open", "path": "C:/projects/my-app" },
        { "action": "command", "command": "workbench.action.terminal.new" },
        { "action": "delay", "ms": 300 },
        { "action": "type", "text": "npm run dev\n" }
    ],
    "morning standup": [
        { "action": "open", "path": "C:/projects/my-app" },
        { "action": "command", "command": "git.pull" },
        { "action": "command", "command": "workbench.actions.view.problems" }
    ]
}

Custom Commands

Map custom phrases directly to VS Code commands. Useful for extension-specific commands that Launchpad doesn't know about by default.

"launchpad.customCommands": {
    "deploy to staging": "myExtension.deployStagingCommand",
    "run eslint fix": "eslint.executeAutofix",
    "open database": "sqltools.openConnection"
}

Custom commands are checked before the classification engine. Type the exact phrase and Launchpad will execute the mapped command directly.

Visual Configurator Pro

Run Launchpad: Configure from the Command Palette to open the visual configurator — a built-in UI for building shortcuts and workflows without editing JSON.

Simple & Pro Modes

The configurator has two modes, toggled from the top-right corner:

• Simple mode (default) — designed for non-technical users. Categorized action dropdowns (Debug, Files, Editor, Git, etc.), visual workflow blocks with icons, friendly labels like “When I say…” and “Do this:”. No command IDs to memorize.
• Pro mode — full control with raw command ID inputs, all 7 action types exposed, and a Built-in Intents browser showing all 195 intents with their descriptions and mapped commands.

Preset Packs

Load themed presets to populate your config instantly:

• Space Command Center — 18 commands + 4 macros (“launch sequence”, “pre-flight check”)
• DevOps Mission Control — 10 commands + 3 macros (“pipeline status”, “rollback deploy”)
• Power User Essentials — 12 commands + 3 macros (“deep focus”, “save and format”)
• Git Flight Deck — 12 commands + 3 macros (“clean commit”, “quick push”)
• Script Generator Phrases — 16 commands + 1 macro (trigger script generation)
• Workspace Launcher — 4 commands + 9 macros (“my app”, “morning standup”, “new branch”)

Presets merge with existing settings — they never overwrite your custom work.

Action Runner Pro

The action runner powers macro execution. Beyond simple VS Code commands, macros can open folders, jump to lines, type text, select ranges, insert snippets, and add delays between steps.

Configure action macros visually in the Configurator (Simple mode shows friendly blocks like “Open folder or file” and “Type some text”) or edit the JSON in settings directly.

Script Generator Pro

Say “create a flask server” or “write a dockerfile” and Launchpad generates a complete, ready-to-run file. 14 templates built in:

• Flask · Express · FastAPI · React Component · HTML5 Landing Page
• Dockerfile · GitHub Actions CI · Bash Deploy Script
• Python CLI · WebSocket Server · Data Pipeline
• Jest Tests · Pytest Tests · Makefile

Run Launchpad: Browse Templates from the Command Palette to pick from the full catalog organized by category.

Trace Mode

Run Launchpad: Run Command (with trace) from the Command Palette to see a ranked list of classification results. Pick the one you want.

> close everything

  [1] Close All Editors          94%
  [2] Close Window               81%
  [3] Close All Terminals        78%
  [4] Close Folder               65%

Trace mode is useful for ambiguous phrases or when you want to see what Launchpad considered before choosing.

Usage Stats Pro

Launchpad records which commands you use (intent + confidence only — no raw input stored). View your stats with the Launchpad: Show Usage Stats command from the Command Palette.

All data is stored locally and never transmitted.

License Management

Launchpad uses a freemium model. The free tier includes all 195 intents, compound commands, customs, macros, trace mode, and typo tolerance. Pro unlocks voice commands, the visual configurator, script generator, action runner, preset browser, and usage stats.

Activating a Pro License

1. Purchase a license at nascentpoly.com/pro
2. In VS Code, run Launchpad: Activate Pro from the Command Palette
3. Paste your license key and press Enter

Managing Your License

Run Launchpad: Manage License to see your current status, deactivate a machine, or re-enter a license key. Each key supports up to 3 machines. The status bar shows “Launchpad Pro” when active.

Command Reference

All 195 intents Launchpad recognizes, organized by category. The Example phrases column shows what you can type — natural variations, typos, and synonyms are also accepted.

File Operations

Version Control

Code Quality

Testing & Debugging

Build & Deploy

Search & Generate

Navigation

Editor Actions

Editing

Workspace & Settings

Multi-Cursor

Tab Management

Debug Controls

Git (Extended)

Additional git commands beyond the core set above.

See the Version Control section for all 27 git commands.

Editor (Extended)

Layout & Focus

Tips

• Be natural. "run my tests", "test everything", and "execute all tests" all work.
• Typos are OK. Trigram fuzzy correction handles "comit" → "commit", "termnial" → "terminal".
• Compound commands. Use "and" / "then" to chain: "format and save", "stage all then commit".
• Trace mode shows you the full ranked list if you're unsure what Launchpad will pick.
• Status bar shows the last classified intent and confidence in the bottom-right corner.