WinGoDarkTray



WinGoDarkTray is a simple Go-based app that resides in your system tray and lets you toggle between light and dark themes for Windows, apps, and system-wide preferences with just a click.
Features
- π₯οΈ System Tray: Runs quietly in your system tray without distractions.
- π Theme Toggle: Toggle between light and dark modes for Windows UI, apps, and system-wide settings.
- β‘ Lightweight: Fast, small, and easy to use with minimal resource consumption.
- π Autorun: Enable or disable autorun to have WinGoDarkTray launch with Windows startup.
Requirements
- Windows 10 or newer.
- Go 1.24+ (only required if building from source).
Installation
Install via Winget
The easiest way to get started is by installing WinGoDarkTray via the Windows Package Manager (winget)
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Open PowerShell.
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(Optional) Run the following command to search for the latest version of WinGoDarkTray:
winget search WinGoDarkTray
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Once you find the app, install it with the following command:
winget install 5mdt.WinGoDarkTray
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After installation, open a new terminal or press [Win] + [R], then type WinGoDarkTray and press Enter to start the app. WinGoDarkTray will appear in your system tray, ready for use.
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(Optional) Press tray icon and enable autorun.
Install from GitHub (Alternative Method)
If you prefer to install WinGoDarkTray directly from GitHub:
- Visit the Releases page.
- Download the
.exe file suitable for your architecture (x86 or x64).
- Run the executable β itβll pop up in your system tray, ready for use.
- (Optional) Press tray icon and enable autorun.
Building from Source
If you want to build WinGoDarkTray from source, follow these steps:
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Make sure Go 1.24+ is installed. You can download Go from here.
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Clone this repository:
git clone https://github.com/5mdt/WinGoDarkTray.git
cd WinGoDarkTray
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Build the application:
go build -o WinGoDarkTray.exe
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Double-click WinGoDarkTray.exe to launch it, and it will appear in your system tray.
Building from Source
To build WinGoDarkTray from source, follow these steps:
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Make sure Go 1.24+ is installed. You can download Go from here.
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Clone this repository:
git clone https://github.com/5mdt/WinGoDarkTray.git
cd WinGoDarkTray
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Build the application:
go build -o WinGoDarkTray.exe
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Double-click WinGoDarkTray.exe to launch it, and it will appear in your system tray.
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(Optional) Press tray icon and enable autorun.
Contributing
We welcome contributions! If you'd like to contribute, follow these steps:
- Fork the repository.
- Create a new branch:
git checkout -b feature/your-feature.
- Make your changes and commit them:
git commit -am 'Add new feature'.
- Push to your branch:
git push origin feature/your-feature.
- Open a pull request on GitHub.
License
This project is licensed under the GPL v3 License β see the LICENSE file for details.
Acknowledgements
- Big thanks to the Go community for the awesome language!
- Special thanks to Win32 API for making system tray integration possible.
- anboris for the original idea and
godark name.
Authors