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Mechanix Shell

The Mechanix Shell provides the essential layer shell-based applications of the Mechanix OS. These applications are designed to work seamlessly with the system's graphical environment, offering a polished and functional user experience. All applications are developed using our own rust based GUI library, MCTK, which ensures high performance, customization, and integration with the Mechanix ecosystem.

Applications​

Launcher​

The Launcher is a core component of the Mechanix OS, acting as the home screen and app management hub. It provides the following features:

  • Displays essential system information like clock, network status, and battery.
  • Offers quick access to pinned apps, settings, and an app drawer for installed applications.
  • Supports managing running apps via gestures, such as dragging them up to close.

For more details, refer to the Launcher Documentation.

Keyboard​

The Keyboard is a virtual on-screen keyboard for the Mechanix OS, designed with usability and accessibility in mind. Key features include:

  • A customizable layout to match various language and input preferences.
  • Compatibility with touch-based devices and pointer-based input.
  • Integration with layer shell, seamless positioning and smooth performance.

Layer Shell Integration​

All applications in the Mechanix Shell, including the Launcher and Keyboard, are built using Layer Shell, which allows seamless positioning, rendering, and interaction with the OS's graphical environment. This ensures:

  • Applications adapt to different screen configurations and resolutions (under development).
  • Consistent user experience across the Mechanix OS.

For more information, visit the Mechanix Shell GitHub Repository.