microsoft/PowerToys

Allow all system tray icons to be displayed on the dock.

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#46232 opened on Mar 18, 2026

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Description

Description of the new feature / enhancement

Allow all system tray icons to be displayed on the dock.

Scenario when this would be used?

Currently, it’s all hidden inside the system tray, and if we expand it, it takes up the entire taskbar space, so it would be better to have it on the dock.

Supporting information

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Contributor guide

Tech stack
csharp
Domain
desktop
Issue type
feature
DifficultyEstimated implementation difficulty for a new contributor, from 1 for very small changes to 5 for expert-level work.
4
Estimated timeA rough time range for an experienced contributor to investigate, implement, test, and prepare a pull request.
over 1 week
Activity statusHow available the issue appears right now: fresh, active, stale, blocked, or waiting on maintainer input.
fresh
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
unclear
Prerequisites
Windows system tray APIsC# development
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
25
Research direction
Research how PowerToys currently manages system tray icons. Look for existing modules that interact with the Windows system tray, such as "TrayIcon" or "SysTray" in the codebase. Check if there is a dock feature already implemented and how it handles icon placement. Review any linked issues or comments that may provide additional context. Investigate Windows APIs like Shell NotifyIcon and ITaskbarList to understand the technical constraints.