neamar/kiss

Lightning fast, open-source, < 250kb Android launcher

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Summary Information

Updated 48 minutes ago
Type:ApplicationCategory(s):AndroidMobile & Desktop
Added to GitGenius on September 19th, 2026
Created on October 2nd, 2012
Open Issues & Pull Requests: 70 (+0)
GitHub issues: Enabled
Number of forks: 645
Total Stargazers: 3,502 (+0)
Total Subscribers: 111 (+0)

Repository Insights (GitGenius)

Median issue/PR response: 27.7 hours
Mean response time: 59.7 days
90th percentile: 158.9 days
Tracked items: 321

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How this project is maintained

Roughly one issue in three opened in the past year never receives a reply. 100% of open issues come from outside the core team, so the backlog reflects real-world use rather than internal planning. Work labelled "crash" is answered fastest, typically in about 10 hours, while "enhancement" waits about 4 days. 56% of tracked open issues have had no activity in three months. Only 40% of issues opened in the past year have been closed.

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Issue Activity (beta)

Open issues: 68
New in 7 days: 0
Closed in 7 days: 2
Avg open age: 239 days
Stale 30+ days: 61
Stale 90+ days: 37

Recent activity

Opened in 7 days: 0
Closed in 7 days: 2
Comments in 7 days: 2
Events in 7 days: 4

Top labels

  • inactive (386)
  • enhancement (221)
  • bug (160)
  • crash (17)
  • require-more-information (12)
  • help wanted (5)
  • question (4)
  • performance (1)

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Detailed Description

KISS is an Android launcher that prioritizes speed and minimal resource consumption.

The tool addresses the problem of Android launchers consuming excessive memory and processing power on tasks users do not prioritize. It takes a search-first approach: users type the first letters of apps, contact names, or settings to find what they need, with frequently clicked results promoted in the ranking. The interface is deliberately minimal, treating app browsing as secondary to direct search access.

KISS suits users who value performance and simplicity over visual customization or extensive home screen widgets. It works well for anyone frustrated by bloated launchers or running older devices with limited memory. The tool is distributed as free and open-source software under the GPLv3+, available through F-Droid, Google Play, and GitHub releases.

Development activity shows consistent engagement with the community through multiple channels. The project maintains an active beta program for testing new versions. Translation contributions are actively solicited and managed through a dedicated platform. A public Telegram chat provides direct communication with users and developers.