trayhost
Cross-platform Go library for adding system tray icons to macOS, Linux, and Windows applications.
What is trayhost?
trayhost is a cross-platform Go library that allows developers to add system tray icons to their applications. It solves the problem of creating menu bar applications that work consistently across macOS, Linux, and Windows operating systems with a single codebase.
Go developers building cross-platform desktop applications that need system tray integration, particularly those creating background utilities or menu bar apps.
Developers choose trayhost because it provides a clean Go API for system tray functionality across multiple platforms, eliminating the need to write platform-specific code for this common desktop application requirement.
Overview
Cross-platform Go library to place an icon in the host operating system's taskbar.
Use Cases
Best For
- Creating cross-platform menu bar applications in Go
- Building system tray utilities that run on macOS, Linux, and Windows
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