a very simple programm launcher for linux, based only on low-lewel glib and X11-lib it doesn't runs in background

make

./xlauncher

• type the application name in the window and this application will be displayed from /usr/share/applications/*.desktop
• hit enter for execute the application
• hit escape quits xlauncher
• click outside window exit launcher

for openbox in rc.xml file

adding line for hotkey

<keybind key="W-space"><action name="Execute"><command>xlauncher</command></action></keybind>

adding for no window decoration and place on (0|0) on screen

<application title="xlauncher">
	<decor>no</decor>
	<focus>yes</focus>
	<position force="yes">
		<x>0</x>
		<y>0</y>
	</position>
</application>