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Feature Request: Gesture / Action Binding for Custom Search & System Shortcuts

Feature Request

Hi Niagara Team,

I am a big fan of Niagara Launcher's clean, minimalist design, but I ran into a usability limitation regarding system search integration (such as Google Lens / Circle to Search) when using third-party launchers.

The Problem:

On stock launchers, invoking system-level search tools like Circle to Search relies on holding down the home button or navigation handle. When using Niagara Launcher, system gesture overrides can conflict with or disable these native triggers. Additionally, remapping the hardware power button in Android system settings often launches the default Google Assistant interface rather than triggering a visual/screen search action.

Suggested Feature / Solution:

It would be fantastic if Niagara Launcher could introduce:

Custom Action Triggers: An option within Niagara’s gesture/button settings to trigger system search utilities (e.g., Google Lens, Circle to Search, or custom intent actions).

Custom Swipe / Button Integration: The ability to bind a custom swipe gesture on the home screen or add a dedicated action button directly to the Niagara Favorites list to invoke these tools smoothly.

This addition would allow users to enjoy Niagara's minimal interface without sacrificing quick access to modern AI and visual search tools.

Thank you for your hard work on this launcher!

Best regards, [GRIMSCYTHE]

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Productivity
Posted by GRIMSCYTHE ·
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  • Surfer Bot

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    Aug 31

    Thanks for the thorough write-up! The Circle to Search part is already being tracked here: Circle to Search not working, where several users describe the same conflict. Upvoting that post is the best way to push it.

    For context on why this is not a Niagara setting: press and hold on the home button, the navigation gestures and the power button mapping are all controlled by the device rather than by the launcher, so Niagara cannot change or influence them. There is a short section on it in Commonly reported bugs.