[Feature] Enhanced process detection for generic launchers (javaw.exe, etc.) #7

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opened 2025-11-03 21:22:31 +01:00 by sionzee · 0 comments

sionzee commented

2025-11-03 21:22:31 +01:00

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Currently, the application cannot reliably map processes that use generic executables like javaw.exe, python.exe, or similar launchers. This means games/applications that run through these launchers (Minecraft, modded games, Java-based tools) cannot be automatically detected and mapped to their correct Twitch categories.

Current Behavior:

Process detected: javaw.exe
No way to distinguish between Minecraft, custom modded game, or other Java application
User cannot create accurate mappings

Expected Behavior:

System should detect which specific game/application is running through the launcher
Automatic mapping to correct Twitch category

Possible Solutions:

Window title detection - Read the window title and use it as secondary identifier
Command line arguments - Parse process command line args to identify game (e.g., Minecraft uses specific jar paths)
Hybrid approach - Combine process name + window title + working directory
Process tree analysis - Look at parent/child processes for additional context

Technical Notes:

Need to handle cases where window title might not be unique or could change (languages, etc..)
Command line args might contain sensitive paths that need sanitization for storage
Performance impact should be minimal - consider caching

Currently, the application cannot reliably map processes that use generic executables like `javaw.exe`, `python.exe`, or similar launchers. This means games/applications that run through these launchers (Minecraft, modded games, Java-based tools) cannot be automatically detected and mapped to their correct Twitch categories. **Current Behavior:** - Process detected: `javaw.exe` - No way to distinguish between Minecraft, custom modded game, or other Java application - User cannot create accurate mappings **Expected Behavior:** - System should detect which specific game/application is running through the launcher - Automatic mapping to correct Twitch category **Possible Solutions:** 1. **Window title detection** - Read the window title and use it as secondary identifier 2. **Command line arguments** - Parse process command line args to identify game (e.g., Minecraft uses specific jar paths) 3. **Hybrid approach** - Combine process name + window title + working directory 4. **Process tree analysis** - Look at parent/child processes for additional context **Technical Notes:** - Need to handle cases where window title might not be unique or could change (languages, etc..) - Command line args might contain sensitive paths that need sanitization for storage - Performance impact should be minimal - consider caching