diff --git a/src/lib/ae_events/ae_events__event_location.ts b/src/lib/ae_events/ae_events__event_location.ts
index d1582171..cd548641 100644
--- a/src/lib/ae_events/ae_events__event_location.ts
+++ b/src/lib/ae_events/ae_events__event_location.ts
@@ -188,8 +188,8 @@ async function _handle_nested_loads(location_obj: any, { api_cfg, inc_file_li, i
             inc_all_file_li: inc_all_file_li,
             inc_presentation_li: true,
             inc_presenter_li: true,
-            enabled: 'all',
-            hidden: 'all',
+            enabled: 'enabled',
+            hidden: 'not_hidden',
             limit: 150,
             log_lvl
         });
diff --git a/src/lib/electron/electron_relay.ts b/src/lib/electron/electron_relay.ts
index 70749a57..870bbbe9 100644
--- a/src/lib/electron/electron_relay.ts
+++ b/src/lib/electron/electron_relay.ts
@@ -1,76 +1,67 @@
 /**
- * Aether Native Bridge Relay (TypeScript)
- * Standardizes communication between SvelteKit and the Electron Main process.
+ * electron_relay.ts
+ * TypeScript relay for Aether Native (Electron) Bridge.
+ * Standardizes all IPC calls to snake_case.
  */
 
-// Handle the standardized aetherNative bridge
 const native = (typeof window !== 'undefined') ? (window as any).aetherNative : null;
 
-export async function get_device_config(): Promise<any> {
-    if (!native) return null;
-    return await native.get_device_config();
+export const is_native = !!native;
+
+// 1. Core Config
+export async function get_device_config() {
+  if (!native) return null;
+  return await native.get_device_config();
 }
 
-// --- File Operations ---
-
-export async function check_hash_file_cache({ cache_root, hash }: { cache_root: string; hash: string }): Promise<boolean> {
-    if (!native) return false;
-    // Uses the specific bridge method instead of generic invoke
-    return await native.check_cache({ cache_root, hash });
+export async function get_device_info() {
+  if (!native) return null;
+  return await native.get_device_info();
 }
 
-export async function download_to_cache({
-    url,
-    cache_root,
-    hash,
-    api_key,
-    account_id
-}: {
-    url: string;
-    cache_root: string;
-    hash: string;
-    api_key: string;
-    account_id: string;
-}): Promise<{ success: boolean; path?: string; error?: string }> {
-    if (!native) return { success: false, error: 'Native bridge not available' };
-    return await native.download_to_cache({ url, cache_root, hash, api_key, account_id });
+// 2. File & Cache Management
+export async function check_hash_file_cache({ cache_root, hash, hash_prefix_length = 2 }: any) {
+  if (!native) return false;
+  return await native.check_cache({ cache_root, hash, hash_prefix_length });
 }
 
-export async function launch_from_cache({
-    cache_root,
-    hash,
-    temp_root,
-    filename
-}: {
-    cache_root: string;
-    hash: string;
-    temp_root: string;
-    filename: string;
-}): Promise<{ success: boolean; error?: string }> {
-    if (!native) return { success: false, error: 'Native bridge not available' };
-    return await native.launch_from_cache({ cache_root, hash, temp_root, filename });
+export async function download_to_cache({ url, cache_root, hash, api_key, account_id, hash_prefix_length = 2 }: any) {
+  if (!native) return { success: false, error: 'Native bridge not available' };
+  return await native.download_to_cache({ url, cache_root, hash, api_key, account_id, hash_prefix_length });
 }
 
-// --- OS Operations ---
-
-export async function open_folder(path: string): Promise<void> {
-    if (!native) return;
-    return await native.open_folder(path);
+export async function launch_from_cache({ cache_root, hash, temp_root, filename, hash_prefix_length = 2 }: any) {
+  if (!native) return { success: false, error: 'Native bridge not available' };
+  return await native.launch_from_cache({ cache_root, hash, temp_root, filename, hash_prefix_length });
 }
 
-export async function run_cmd({ cmd, return_stdout = false }: { cmd: string; return_stdout?: boolean }): Promise<string | boolean> {
-    if (!native) return false;
-    return await native.run_command({ cmd, return_stdout });
+// 3. OS Shell Commands (Phase 3)
+export async function open_folder(path: string) {
+  if (!native) return { success: false, error: 'Native bridge not available' };
+  return await native.open_folder(path);
 }
 
-export async function run_cmd_sync({ cmd, return_stdout = false }: { cmd: string; return_stdout?: boolean }): Promise<string | boolean> {
-    if (!native) return false;
-    // Legacy mapping to the same command handler
-    return await native.run_command({ cmd, return_stdout });
+export async function run_cmd({ cmd, timeout = 30000, return_stdout = true }: { cmd: string, timeout?: number, return_stdout?: boolean }) {
+  if (!native) return { success: false, error: 'Native bridge not available' };
+  return await native.run_cmd({ cmd, timeout, return_stdout });
 }
 
-// --- Compatibility Aliases (Legacy) ---
-export const open_local_file_v2 = launch_from_cache;
-export const get_device_info = get_device_config;
-export const run_osascript = async ({ cmd }: { cmd: string }) => await run_cmd({ cmd: `osascript -e '${cmd}'` });
-export const kill_processes = async ({ process_name }: { process_name: string }) => await run_cmd({ cmd: `pkill -f '${process_name}'` });
+export async function run_cmd_sync({ cmd, return_stdout = true }: { cmd: string, return_stdout?: boolean }) {
+  if (!native) return { success: false, error: 'Native bridge not available' };
+  return await native.run_cmd_sync({ cmd, return_stdout });
+}
+
+export async function run_osascript(script: string) {
+  if (!native) return { success: false, error: 'Native bridge not available' };
+  return await native.run_osascript(script);
+}
+
+export async function kill_processes({ process_name_li = [] }: { process_name_li: string[] }) {
+  if (!native) return { success: false, error: 'Native bridge not available' };
+  return await native.kill_processes({ process_name_li });
+}
+
+export async function open_local_file_v2(path: string) {
+  if (!native) return { success: false, error: 'Native bridge not available' };
+  return await native.open_local_file_v2(path);
+}
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/src/routes/+layout.svelte b/src/routes/+layout.svelte
index 9a61d0e7..1d79faeb 100644
--- a/src/routes/+layout.svelte
+++ b/src/routes/+layout.svelte
@@ -645,12 +645,17 @@
         }
 
         // *** Electron Native Mode Detection ***
-        // If window.native_app or window.aetherNative exists, we are running inside the Electron bridge
-        // @ts-ignore - native_app is injected by legacy, aetherNative by new V3 bridge
+        // Explicitly set is_native if the bridge is detected, ensuring reactivity for all child components
+        // @ts-ignore
         if (window.native_app || window.aetherNative) {
-            console.log('ELECTRON: Native environment detected. Switching to native app_mode.');
-            $events_loc.launcher.app_mode = 'native';
-            $ae_loc.is_native = true;
+            if (!$ae_loc.is_native) {
+                console.log('ELECTRON: Native environment detected via window bridge.');
+                $ae_loc.is_native = true;
+            }
+            // Ensure launcher mode is set to native if we're in the bridge
+            if ($events_loc?.launcher && $events_loc.launcher.app_mode !== 'native') {
+                $events_loc.launcher.app_mode = 'native';
+            }
         }
     }
 
diff --git a/src/routes/events/[event_id]/(launcher)/launcher_cfg.svelte b/src/routes/events/[event_id]/(launcher)/launcher_cfg.svelte
index 611494ea..4703dcc6 100644
--- a/src/routes/events/[event_id]/(launcher)/launcher_cfg.svelte
+++ b/src/routes/events/[event_id]/(launcher)/launcher_cfg.svelte
@@ -68,7 +68,7 @@
                         {:else}
                             <span class="fas fa-chevron-right"></span>
                         {/if}
-                        Native OS Folders
+                        Native OS Handlers & Folders
                     </span>
                     <span class="badge variant-filled-success">Active</span>
                 </button>