Supporting Alternative Theme Stores in Hydra Launcher

Currently, the launcher has a limitation: themes are installed directly through the Hydra API. This prevents the community from creating alternative theme stores.

I propose adding a source parameter to the installation protocol, which would explicitly specify where to download the theme file from.
For example:

hydralauncher://install-theme?theme=Test&authorId=123&source=https://example.com/theme.css

Benefits of Alternative Repositories
Creating third-party repositories for themes will allow stores to collect more comprehensive information about each theme. When publishing via Pull Requests, authors will be able to provide:

• Multiple screenshots showcasing different aspects of the theme

• Accurate compatibility information with launcher versions

• Detailed descriptions of features and functionality

• A version history with semantic versioning

Security System
To protect users, I propose implementing source verification:

• Verified stores are added to a whitelist and marked with a special badge

• Themes from unverified sources are accompanied by a warning

This change will create a flexible ecosystem: users will have more choices, developers will gain convenient tools for distributing themes, and security will remain robust through verified sources.

Best regards,
ATEMMIX
Creator, HydraMods Project