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Aplicações na Bandeja e Emblemas

Crie aplicações que sejam executadas na bandeja do sistema ou no dock, oferecendo acesso rápido e exibindo emblemas para notificações não lidas.

Aplicações na Bandeja e Emblemas é uma aula grátis de Electron Desktop App Development no CoddyKit. Esta é a aula 2 de 4. Você pode ler a aula completa abaixo gratuitamente — depois pratica ao vivo no navegador com um editor de código integrado e um tutor de IA 24/7. Faz parte do caminho de aprendizado de Electron Desktop App Development, e seu progresso é sincronizado entre a web e o app CoddyKit. O curso de Electron Desktop App Development inclui 4 aulas no total.

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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 Tray module lets you add an icon to the system tray or macOS menu bar.
  • You can attach a Menu to 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.

Perguntas Frequentes

A aula “Aplicações na Bandeja e Emblemas” é grátis?

Sim — o texto completo de “Aplicações na Bandeja e Emblemas” é grátis para ler aqui na web. Para praticá-la interativamente (um editor de código integrado e um tutor de IA 24/7) e desbloquear o restante do curso de Electron Desktop App Development, atualize para CoddyKit PRO. O curso de Electron Desktop App Development inclui 4 aulas no total.

O que vou aprender em “Aplicações na Bandeja e Emblemas”?

Crie aplicações que sejam executadas na bandeja do sistema ou no dock, oferecendo acesso rápido e exibindo emblemas para notificações não lidas. Você pratica Electron Desktop App Development com código prático que executa diretamente no navegador, e um tutor de IA 24/7 responde suas dúvidas enquanto trabalha na aula.

Preciso ter experiência prévia para começar Electron Desktop App Development?

Nenhuma experiência prévia é necessária. Electron Desktop App Development no CoddyKit é estruturado para alunos iniciantes até avançados, então você pode começar aqui ou desde o início e aprender no seu ritmo. Esta é a aula 2 de 4.

Quanto tempo leva a aula “Aplicações na Bandeja e Emblemas”?

A maioria das aulas CoddyKit leva cerca de 5–10 minutos. Cada uma é compacta e interativa, então você faz progresso constante e retoma exatamente de onde parou entre web e app.

Posso escrever e executar código nesta aula de Electron Desktop App Development?

Sim. Cada aula de Electron Desktop App Development inclui um editor de código integrado, então você escreve e executa código real direto no navegador e recebe feedback de IA instantaneamente — nenhuma configuração local necessária.

Todas as aulas deste curso

  1. Trabalho com Módulos Nativos
  2. Aplicações na Bandeja e Emblemas
  3. Captura de Tela e Mídia
  4. Monitoramento de Energia e Hardware
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