bayleeadamoss/zazu

[Feature Request] In Windows 10, show icon of application instead of the default file icon.

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#268 opened on Mar 13, 2017

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featurehelp wanted

Description

It would be super helpful if Zazu would display application icons in search results. Right now, I am only seeing the default file icon.

Expected Behavior

  • Search for 'Outlook 2016'
  • Outlook 2016 is displayed with icon

Actual Behavior

  • Search for 'Outlook 2016'
  • Outlook 2016 is displayed with default file icon

Steps to reproduce the behavior

  • Search for application on Windows 10

Versions

  • Zazu:

App Environment: production App Version: 0.4.0 Electron Version: 1.3.13 Node Version: 6.5.0 Chrome Version: 52.0.2743.82

  • OS: Windows 10 Enterprise, Build 14393.693
  • GIT: N/A

Log: https://gist.github.com/nalexander50/511d8e94b1f3857558a6c33422e58074

Image: http://imgur.com/a/16ysR

Contributor guide

Tech stack
javascriptelectron
Domain
desktop
Issue type
feature
DifficultyEstimated implementation difficulty for a new contributor, from 1 for very small changes to 5 for expert-level work.
3
Estimated timeA rough time range for an experienced contributor to investigate, implement, test, and prepare a pull request.
1-3 hours
Activity statusHow available the issue appears right now: fresh, active, stale, blocked, or waiting on maintainer input.
stale
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
mostly clear
Prerequisites
ElectronWindows programming
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
30
Research direction
Explore how Zazu currently handles icons in the UI. Look into Electron's nativeImage module and Windows specific APIs like Shell32 to retrieve application icons. Review the linked log and image for context. Consider implementing a cross platform solution starting with Windows.