the.com/launcher
The thing that flings other things into action, then politely steps aside.
means A tool or interface designed to start, open, or deploy something else — apps, rockets, games, careers.
from From the French lancier, to throw a lance — hurling a spear evolved into hurling software and spacecraft.
Android homeYour phone's launcher is a swappable, customizable front door.
Rocket rootsLaunch pads borrowed the word centuries after lances vanished.
Game storesLaunchers now nag for updates before you can play.