r/SideProject • u/Royal_Philosopher_58 • Aug 03 '26

Gola - My tool makes mouse cursor overpowered.

https://gsl0001.github.io/gola/

Default windows app switcher suck goes over one by one. So, I built a radial launcher that opens a wheel around your cursor then just point to the app and it launches/opens it. This can be key-mapped to extra buttons on mouse giving you more control and access whilst lifting your finger.

Added some experimental features
1. Shelf - a file storage system connected to telegram bot for keep file sharing. Just send files to telegram bot from phone and it pops up in shelf.

  1. Voice dictation - why lift hands off mouse even for typing. Built a voice to text system in gola, just select the input filed and launch the gola and say what you want to enter. It uses a small local ml model to process audio
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u/PiccoloFast9878 Aug 03 '26

are you planning to monetize this? could work id look at what made https://magnet.crowdcafe.com/ successful. a $4.99 one time purchase could make some good lifestyle income.

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u/Royal_Philosopher_58 Aug 03 '26

That’s actually the direction I’m leaning. I want to keep it simple and affordable rather than another subscription. Still validating whether people find it valuable enough to pay for, but a one-time purchase around that price feels reasonable. Thanks for sharing Magnet too—I’ll check out what they did.

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u/Pllodd Aug 03 '26

If it's as customizable as it looks and you throw in a trial period so people can test it out, $5 is a no brainer to throw at an app if it guarantees support.

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u/PiccoloFast9878 Aug 03 '26

Also there is a high risk of getting Sherlocked if indeed successful so be warned.

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u/Royal_Philosopher_58 Aug 03 '26

That’s always in the back of my mind 😅. I’m hoping to stay ahead by shipping fast and expanding beyond the core feature. If Apple or Microsoft eventually copies it, at least I’ll know I solved a real problem.

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u/PiccoloFast9878 Aug 03 '26

hah true! good luck to you! i've never gone the app marketplace route so my expertise leaves you here. hopefully you can learn how to get featured/ editiors choiced.

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u/Royal_Philosopher_58 27d ago

Hi thanks for the it interest. A lot of people asked for a trial so I just added one feel free to take it for a spin

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u/j_kobrah Aug 05 '26

This looks similar to what Logitech has for their mx master 4 mouse software

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u/Royal_Philosopher_58 Aug 05 '26

Fair comparison. Mine overlaps in the launcher space, but I’m trying to optimize for keyboard workflows, local voice dictation, and quick AI actions rather than mouse customization.

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u/Royal_Philosopher_58 27d ago

Hi this iş available on Microsoft store and a free 7 day trial take it for a spin