Program Launcher

[Walter 10]

How difficult would it be to implement a simple program launcher? This way we would be able to launch an external ROM front ends like https://www.launchbox-app.com/big-box, http://emulationstation.org or http://www.hyperspin-fe.com. Since Game Browser is not being developed any more it would be an easy way to get game launching more functional without all the development. It could also open the way to launch a browser in a kiosk mode to get YouTube's HTPC interface https://www.youtube.com/tv# or use http://sticky-ux.com/apps/NetflixRemoteController/ to launch Netflix's Windows app. This way we could have these apps but not have to have any plug-ins for them. Just a thought. 

Edited December 10, 2016 by Walter

[Luke 42077]

It's definitely possible, yes.

[Walter 10]

Awesome!

[-Anthony- 0]

Is there a possible timeline for this feature? I was wanting to do the exact same thing! It's a great idea, almost like Steams Big Picture Mode. 

 

Thank you in advance. 

[Luke 42077]

A great way to have this done faster would be in the form of a plugin from a community member. You just need to be handy with a little javascript.

[Tester 45]

Luke, I would be willing to give this a shot.. I have mostly C, C++ & Basic programming experience and hope to learn whatever language I need to complete this task.

Could you lead me in the right direction, where do I start with all this from a high level view ?

[Tester 45]

Anyone have suggestions on how to get started on creating a plugin for this product ?

[Luke 42077]

We will need to write documentation, thanks.

[Tester 45]

But I see others that are developing various projects, should I assume that these users have experience and figured it out ?

[BigSteve84 14]

But I see others that are developing various projects, should I assume that these users have experience and figured it out ?

Any movement on this?

 

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[crazybbs 24]

I've a plugin ready who is using gamebrowser Windows Games functions to start any program from theater.

 

 

I hate to do this, but I need your helps guys, to be able to go live with it , @@Luke need to add 2 line code to emby theater core.

 

It's been ready for a years, and tried to commit it into ET core but developpers never wanted to commit my changes because they're busy on other things. So I move on doing it as a plugin but can't complete it without @@Luke adding this 2 line code.

 

So everyone who would like this fuction plz PM @@Luke so maybe he will take 1 minute of his time to add 2 line code.

[BigSteve84 14]

I've a plugin ready who is using gamebrowser Windows Games functions to start any program from theater.

 

 

I hate to do this, but I need your helps guys, to be able to go live with it , @@Luke need to add 2 line code to emby theater core.

 

It's been ready for a years, and tried to commit it into ET core but developpers never wanted to commit my changes because they're busy on other things. So I move on doing it as a plugin but can't complete it without @@Luke adding this 2 line code.

 

So everyone who would like this fuction plz PM @@Luke so maybe he will take 1 minute of his time to add 2 line code.

Come on @@Luke get on it please!!!! We need this to happen

 

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[cash84 4]

I've a plugin ready who is using gamebrowser Windows Games functions to start any program from theater.

 

 

I hate to do this, but I need your helps guys, to be able to go live with it , @@Luke need to add 2 line code to emby theater core.

 

It's been ready for a years, and tried to commit it into ET core but developpers never wanted to commit my changes because they're busy on other things. So I move on doing it as a plugin but can't complete it without @@Luke adding this 2 line code.

 

So everyone who would like this fuction plz PM @@Luke so maybe he will take 1 minute of his time to add 2 line code.

 

Yes, We need this! I have requested help how to get windows games with no response. I hope this help!

[crazybbs 24]

Ok, 

 

I got something to test if anyone wanna beta testing this.

 

1. you need to be on beta server channel.

2. No need anymore

3. you need to configure gamebrowser for Windows games in server plugins configuration

4. you need to create a folder with the name of the apps you want in the windows games folder configured at step3

5. you need to put inside this folder a an empty file named game.gbwin

6. you need to scan library 

7. at this step you should see the "games" you want to start inside your games -> PC inside Emby

8. you can install the plugin in Emby Theater using the following url: 

   https://crazybbs.github.io/Emby.Theater.Applications/package.json

 

9. after installing plugin you can configure applications like you configure external player using the "applications" setting

10. you can now start your applications from games->PC librairy from ET

 

Let me know if you need more informations 

 

Thank you.

Edited April 19, 2018 by crazybbs

[cash84 4]

Ok, 

 

I got something to test if anyone wanna beta testing this.

 

1. you need to be on beta server channel.

2. you need to copy the gamebrowser.dll  in the zip file attached here in your server plugins folder.

3. you need to configure gamebrowser for Windows games in server plugins configuration

4. you need to create a folder with the name of the apps you want in the windows games folder configured at step3

5. you need to put inside this folder a an empty file named game.gbwin

6. you need to scan library 

7. at this step you should see the "games" you want to start inside your games -> PC inside Emby

8. you can install the plugin in Emby Theater using the following url: 

   https://crazybbs.github.io/Emby.Theater.Applications/package.json

 

9. after installing plugin you can configure applications like you configure external player using the "applications" setting

10. you can now start your applications from games->PC librairy from ET

 

Let me know if you need more informations 

 

Thank you.

 

Sorry, it took me so long to try this setup. It works!! Thank you!

[Ernst 29]

quick question, will this enable pc games as well?

If so, what should i put in the applications setting?

[cash84 4]

quick question, will this enable pc games as well?

If so, what should i put in the applications setting?

Yes, it will. You would have to add the direct game file for each window games. Its different than a normal rom games.

[danswan 13]

Hi @@crazybbs. Thanks for doing this, seems like just the thing for various stuff that Emby just doesn't do. I wonder if you can help, I'm sure this is something I'm missing. 

 

I've installed your dll and added a Windows games folder as below:

 

 

 

Next I've added a library which points to the same location:

 

 

 

This folder contains just one item at the minute, a folder called 'Netflix' which I want to use to launch NetflixRemoteController. This folder contains a file called 'game.gbwin' as below:

 

 

 

After scanning, I do see Netflix show up in Emby, but when I try to configure the application in Emby Theater, I do not see any 'game' types available to select, and I'm unable to launch the executable:

 

 

 

 

Have I missed something?

 

Thanks

 

[crazybbs 24]

No you should see game system : PC , did you try to add a emulator platform just to see if you see it in game system after that?

[danswan 13]

I didn't, I'm at work at the min so will try this later and report back. Thanks

[danswan 13]

Tried this last night - there's been a couple of updates to Emby Server Beta (currently it's on 3.2.36.10) and, since that, your plugin seems to have stopped working. The 'Add' button now does nothing. I tried reinstalling it and it's no different.

 

To answer your original question though, no game systems appear via the External Players either.

[crazybbs 24]

ah ok , i'm on stable version, something must have change in beta with querying the api , I'll have to check this

 

Thanks.

[cash84 4]

Tried this last night - there's been a couple of updates to Emby Server Beta (currently it's on 3.2.36.10) and, since that, your plugin seems to have stopped working. The 'Add' button now does nothing. I tried reinstalling it and it's no different.

 

To answer your original question though, no game systems appear via the External Players either.

I have the same issue. I'm also on Beta server too.

 

 

 

Now I switch to stable and still having an issue. Once I select Application, It pretty much freezes the ADD button to the screen even if i go through my library. To get rid of it, I would have to restart ET. Here's a screen shot. This does it on two of my PC. Updated to 2.9.5 on one and the other one was on 2.8.4.

 

 

This does it on two of my PC. Updated to 2.9.5 on one and the other one was on 2.8.4.

 

Edited November 18, 2017 by cash84

[cash84 4]

ah ok , i'm on stable version, something must have change in beta with querying the api , I'll have to check this

 

Thanks.

 

By any chance you were able to look into this? I need to get my wife's window game on to emby so she can stop closing it out lol.

[crazybbs 24]

Sorry didn't have time to install a lab test with beta server. For the same reason than you ( Wife) . I prefer keep my server on stable version.

 

I'll try to have time to check it this week 

 

Thank you.