トレイアプリケーションとバッジ
システムトレイやDockで動作し、すばやいアクセスを提供するとともに未読通知のバッジを表示するアプリケーションを作成します。
「トレイアプリケーションとバッジ」はCoddyKit上の無料Electron Desktop App Developmentレッスンです。 これはレッスン2/4です。 下記で完全なレッスンを無料で読むことができます。その後、ブラウザ内の組み込みコードエディタと24時間対応のAIチューターでハンズオン演習できます。 これはElectron Desktop App Development学習パスの一部であり、ウェブとCoddyKitアプリ全体で進捗が同期されます。 Electron Desktop App Developmentコースには全4レッスンが含まれています。
このレッスンの一部はまだ翻訳されておらず、英語で表示されています。
Intro to Tray & Dock Apps
Welcome! In this lesson, you'll learn how to make your Electron apps live in the system tray or macOS dock. These are great spots for apps that run in the background or need quick access.
The system tray (also known as the notification area) is usually found near the clock on Windows and Linux. On macOS, apps often have icons in the dock or the menu bar at the top.
Why Use Tray/Dock Features?
Integrating with the system tray or dock offers several benefits for your Electron application:
- Quick Access: Users can interact with your app without opening its main window.
- Background Tasks: Ideal for apps that run continuously, like chat clients or utility tools.
- Status Updates: Display simple status indicators or unread notification counts.
- Resource Efficiency: Allows the main window to be hidden, reducing screen clutter.
Creating a Basic Tray Icon
Electron's Tray module allows you to add icons to the system's notification area. You'll need an image file for your icon.
Here's how you initialize a basic tray icon:
const { app, Tray } = require('electron');
const path = require('path');
let tray = null;
app.whenReady().then(() => {
const iconPath = path.join(__dirname, 'icon.png');
tray = new Tray(iconPath);
tray.setToolTip('My First Electron Tray App');
});Tray Icon in Action
Try running this example. Remember to place an icon.png file in the same directory as your main.js. After launching, look for your app's icon in the system tray (Windows/Linux) or menu bar (macOS).
const { app, Tray } = require('electron');
const path = require('path');
let tray = null;
app.whenReady().then(() => {
// IMPORTANT: For this code to run, place an 'icon.png' file
// in the same directory as your main.js file.
const iconPath = path.join(__dirname, 'icon.png');
tray = new Tray(iconPath);
tray.setToolTip('My Simple Tray App');
console.log('Tray icon created. Check your system tray/dock!');
});
app.on('window-all-closed', () => {
// For a tray app, you might want it to stay running even if windows close.
// This example quits if no windows are open and not on macOS.
if (process.platform !== 'darwin') {
app.quit();
}
});
app.on('before-quit', () => {
if (tray) tray.destroy(); // Clean up tray icon before quitting
});Interacting with the Tray Icon
A static tray icon isn't very useful! You can make it interactive by listening for events like clicks.
Common actions include showing/hiding the main window or opening a context menu.
You can use tray.on('click', () => { /* action */ }); to handle left-clicks.
Adding a Context Menu
Often, users expect a right-click on a tray icon to open a menu with options. Electron's Menu module is perfect for this.
You define a menu template and then attach it to the tray icon using tray.setContextMenu().
const { Menu } = require('electron');
const contextMenu = Menu.buildFromTemplate([
{ label: 'Option One', type: 'normal', click: () => console.log('Option One clicked!') },
{ label: 'Option Two', type: 'normal', click: () => console.log('Option Two clicked!') },
{ type: 'separator' }, // A visual separator
{ label: 'Quit', role: 'quit' } // Standard quit option
]);
tray.setContextMenu(contextMenu);Tray Menu in Action
This example combines a tray icon with a context menu. Right-click the tray icon to see options to show, hide, or quit the app. Left-click will toggle the window visibility.
Remember to place an icon.png file in the same directory.
const { app, BrowserWindow, Tray, Menu } = require('electron');
const path = require('path');
let mainWindow;
let tray;
function createWindow () {
mainWindow = new BrowserWindow({
width: 400,
height: 300,
show: false, // Start hidden
webPreferences: {
nodeIntegration: true,
contextIsolation: false
}
});
// A very simple HTML content for the window
mainWindow.loadURL(`data:text/html;charset=utf-8,
<h1>Hello from Electron!</h1>
<p>This is a hidden window. Click the tray icon or use its menu.</p>
<button onclick="window.close()">Close Window</button>
`);
}
app.whenReady().then(() => {
createWindow();
const iconPath = path.join(__dirname, 'icon.png'); // Place 'icon.png' here
tray = new Tray(iconPath);
tray.setToolTip('Electron Tray App with Menu');
const contextMenu = Menu.buildFromTemplate([
{ label: 'Show Window', click: () => mainWindow.show() },
{ label: 'Hide Window', click: () => mainWindow.hide() },
{ type: 'separator' },
{ label: 'Quit', click: () => app.quit() }
]);
tray.setContextMenu(contextMenu);
tray.on('click', () => {
mainWindow.isVisible() ? mainWindow.hide() : mainWindow.show();
});
// Ensure app doesn't quit when window is closed
mainWindow.on('close', (event) => {
if (!app.isQuitting) { // Only hide if not explicitly quitting
event.preventDefault();
mainWindow.hide();
}
});
app.on('activate', () => {
if (BrowserWindow.getAllWindows().length === 0) {
createWindow();
}
});
});
app.on('window-all-closed', () => {
// If not macOS, and no tray icon, then quit
if (process.platform !== 'darwin' && !tray) {
app.quit();
}
});
app.on('before-quit', () => {
app.isQuitting = true; // Set a flag
if (tray) tray.destroy();
});Dock Badges (macOS Only)
On macOS, applications can display a 'badge' on their dock icon. This is typically used to show a count of unread items or notifications.
Electron provides the app.setBadgeCount(count) method for this. Set count to 0 to clear the badge. This feature is specific to macOS.
const { app } = require('electron');
// To set a badge:
if (process.platform === 'darwin') {
app.setBadgeCount(5);
}
// To clear a badge:
if (process.platform === 'darwin') {
app.setBadgeCount(0);
}Dock Badge in Action
This example demonstrates setting and clearing a dock badge. Run this application on macOS and observe its dock icon. It will set a badge after 3 seconds, then clear it after 8 seconds.
This feature will not work on Windows or Linux.
const { app, BrowserWindow } = require('electron');
const path = require('path');
let mainWindow;
function createWindow () {
mainWindow = new BrowserWindow({
width: 400,
height: 300,
webPreferences: {
nodeIntegration: true,
contextIsolation: false
}
});
mainWindow.loadURL(`data:text/html;charset=utf-8,
<h1>Electron Dock Badge Demo</h1>
<p>Check your macOS dock icon for a badge!</p>
<p>The badge will appear shortly after launch.</p>
`);
}
app.whenReady().then(() => {
createWindow();
if (process.platform === 'darwin') {
// Set a badge count after a short delay
setTimeout(() => {
app.setBadgeCount(5);
console.log('Dock badge set to 5. Look at your macOS dock icon!');
}, 3000); // 3 seconds delay
// Clear the badge after another delay
setTimeout(() => {
app.setBadgeCount(0);
console.log('Dock badge cleared. Icon should be normal.');
}, 8000); // 8 seconds total delay
} else {
console.log('Dock badges are a macOS-specific feature and will not appear on this OS.');
}
app.on('activate', () => {
if (BrowserWindow.getAllWindows().length === 0) {
createWindow();
}
});
});
app.on('window-all-closed', () => {
if (process.platform !== 'darwin') {
app.quit();
}
});Quick Check: Tray Icons
You've learned about creating tray icons and setting dock badges. Let's quickly review!
Recap: Tray & Badges
Great job! You've learned how to integrate your Electron app more deeply with the native OS:
- The
Traymodule lets you add an icon to the system tray or macOS menu bar. - You can attach a
Menuto your tray icon for right-click options. - On macOS,
app.setBadgeCount()allows you to display notification badges on the dock icon.
These features enhance the user experience by providing quick access and status updates.
よくある質問
「トレイアプリケーションとバッジ」レッスンは無料ですか?
はい。「トレイアプリケーションとバッジ」の完全なテキストはこのウェブで無料で読めます。インタラクティブに演習し(組み込みコードエディタと24時間対応のAIチューター)、Electron Desktop App Developmentコースの残りをアンロックするには、CoddyKit PROにアップグレードしてください。 Electron Desktop App Developmentコースには全4レッスンが含まれています。
「トレイアプリケーションとバッジ」で何を学びますか?
システムトレイやDockで動作し、すばやいアクセスを提供するとともに未読通知のバッジを表示するアプリケーションを作成します。 ブラウザで直接実行するハンズオンコードでElectron Desktop App Developmentを演習し、24時間対応のAIチューターがレッスンを進める中での質問に答えます。
Electron Desktop App Developmentを始めるのに経験は必要ですか?
事前経験は必要ありません。CoddyKitのElectron Desktop App Developmentは初級者から上級者向けに構成されているため、ここから始めるか最初から始めて、自分のペースで進むことができます。 これはレッスン2/4です。
「トレイアプリケーションとバッジ」レッスンにはどのくらい時間がかかりますか?
ほとんどのCoddyKitレッスンは約5~10分かかります。各レッスンはコンパクトでインタラクティブなので、着実に進歩し、ウェブとアプリ全体で正確に前回の場所から再開できます。
このElectron Desktop App Developmentレッスンでコードを書いて実行できますか?
はい。すべてのElectron Desktop App Developmentレッスンに組み込みコードエディタが含まれているため、ブラウザでリアルコードを書いて実行し、即座のAIフィードバックを取得できます。ローカル設定は不要です。
このコースのすべてのレッスン
- ネイティブモジュールの利用
- トレイアプリケーションとバッジ
- 画面キャプチャとメディア
- 電源とハードウェアの監視