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TaskbarX

TaskbarX is a Windows taskbar customizer and UI enhancement tool designed to modify the appearance and layout of the desktop shell. It functions as a styling utility that centers taskbar icons and applies visual effects to the system interface.

The project provides specific controls for taskbar visual styling, including the application of transparency, blur, acrylic effects, custom colors, and rounded corners. It features precise icon centering across multiple monitors with adjustable offsets and utilizes transition animations to manage icon movement.

Beyond styling, the tool allows for the modification of taskbar elements to hide specific interface components. It also includes a command line interface for automating visual settings and operational behaviors through startup arguments.

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Features

  • Taskbar Icon Centering - Precisely centers taskbar icons across multiple monitors using adjustable offsets.
  • Taskbar Customization Utilities - Customizes the Windows taskbar layout and appearance to change icon positioning and visual style.
  • Win32 API Integrations - Interfaces directly with the Win32 API to manipulate the internal layout of the Windows taskbar.
  • Background Visual Effects - Applies native background visual effects such as blur and transparency to the taskbar surface.
  • Shell Window Hooks - Intercepts shell window properties to force a centered position for taskbar icons.
  • Windows Appearance Customizers - Modifies the visual style and layout of Windows shell elements specifically the taskbar.
  • Taskbar Styling - Provides comprehensive styling for the taskbar including acrylic effects, blur, and rounded corners.
  • Animation Loops - Implements animation loops to ensure smooth visual transitions when moving taskbar icons.
  • Icon Transitions - Provides smooth animations and adjustable speeds for taskbar icon transitions.
  • UI Aesthetic Enhancements - Modernizes the Windows interface aesthetic by applying transparency and blur effects.
8,023 stars·490 forks·Visual Basic .NET·MIT·57 views

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Frequently asked questions

What does chrisand1998/taskbarx do?

TaskbarX is a Windows taskbar customizer and UI enhancement tool designed to modify the appearance and layout of the desktop shell. It functions as a styling utility that centers taskbar icons and applies visual effects to the system interface.

What are the main features of chrisand1998/taskbarx?

The main features of chrisand1998/taskbarx are: Taskbar Icon Centering, Taskbar Customization Utilities, Win32 API Integrations, Background Visual Effects, Shell Window Hooks, Windows Appearance Customizers, Taskbar Styling, Animation Loops.

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