Description
Ghost Launch is a Windows-only plugin that allows desktop applications to automatically launch when the user logs into Windows.
It provides a clean, reliable, and Blueprint-accessible way to control application startup behavior without requiring manual registry handling or platform-specific code.
The plugin is designed for desktop-style applications, background tools, and utilities that need to start automatically with the operating system — optionally minimized or delayed.
✅Key Features:
1) Enable / Disable Autostart
- Control whether the application launches automatically on Windows login
- Uses the official per-user Windows startup registry key
- Does not require administrator privileges
2) Autostart with Minimized Mode
- Start the application in background mode using a launch flag
- Ideal for tray-based or background applications
- Full control over startup behavior inside the application
3) Startup Delay
- Configure a delay (in seconds) before application logic begins
- Useful for reducing system load during Windows startup
- Fully configurable at runtime
4) Blueprint-Friendly API
- All functionality exposed through simple Blueprint nodes
- No C++ required to use the plugin
Typical Use Cases
- Desktop applications that should launch on system startup
- Background utilities and services
- Tray-based applications
- Companion tools and launchers
- Productivity or monitoring software
Technical details
Features:
- Enable / Disable Autostart
- Autostart with Minimized Mode
- Startup Delay
- Blueprint-Friendly API
Code Modules:
- GhostLaunch
Number of Blueprints: 0
Number of C++ Classes: 2
Network Replicated: No
Supported Development Platforms:
- Windows: Yes
- Mac: No
Documentation: HERE
Supported Development Platforms: Win64
Supported Target Build Platforms: Win64
Important/Additional Notes:
- Autostart entries are created per user (HKCU)
- Administrator privileges are not required
- Minimized startup behavior must be handled by the application logic
- Startup delay is managed by the application at runtime
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