Master Windows Taskbar Utilities with Flutter Plugins

Windows Taskbar offers a range of customization options to enhance your app's user experience. With the help of the windows_taskbar Flutter plugin, you can easily tap into these capabilities and provide a seamless experience for your Windows users. Here's a comprehensive guide to get you started:

Set a Custom Thumbnail Toolbar

Add a customizable toolbar to your app's taskbar thumbnail:

WindowsTaskbar.setThumbnailToolbar([
  ThumbnailToolbarButton(
    ThumbnailToolbarAssetIcon('assets/camera.ico'),
    'Turn On Camera',
    () {},
  ),
  ThumbnailToolbarButton(
    ThumbnailToolbarAssetIcon('assets/microphone.ico'),
    'Mute',
    () {},
    mode: ThumbnailToolbarButtonMode.disabled | ThumbnailToolbarButtonMode.dismissionClick,
  ),
  ThumbnailToolbarButton(
    ThumbnailToolbarAssetIcon('assets/end_call.ico'),
    'Disconnect',
    () {},
  ),
]);

Remove the Thumbnail Toolbar

Remove the custom toolbar when needed:

WindowsTaskbar.resetThumbnailToolbar();

Control Progress Mode and Progress

Set the progress mode and update the progress bar:

WindowsTaskbar.setProgressMode(TaskbarProgressMode.indeterminate);
WindowsTaskbar.setProgress(69, 100);

Add a Thumbnail Tooltip

Provide additional information to users when hovering over the taskbar thumbnail:

WindowsTaskbar.setThumbnailTooltip('Awesome Flutter window.');

Flash the Windows Taskbar App Icon

Grab users' attention by flashing the app icon in the taskbar:

WindowsTaskbar.setFlashTaskbarAppIcon(
  mode: TaskbarFlashMode.all | TaskbarFlashMode.timernofg,
  timeout: const Duration(milliseconds: 500),
);

Stop Flashing the App Icon

Return the icon to its normal state:

WindowsTaskbar.resetFlashTaskbarAppIcon();

Add an Overlay Icon (Badge)

Display a badge on the taskbar icon to indicate notifications or other relevant information:

WindowsTaskbar.setOverlayIcon(
  ThumbnailToolbarAssetIcon('assets/red_slash.ico'),
  tooltip: 'Stop',
);

Remove the Overlay Icon

Clear the badge from the taskbar icon:

WindowsTaskbar.resetOverlayIcon();

Set and Reset the Window Title (Taskbar Button Label)

Customize the window title displayed on the taskbar button:

WindowsTaskbar.setWindowTitle('Never Gonna Give You Up');
WindowsTaskbar.resetWindowTitle();

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Conclusion

With the windows_taskbar plugin, you can enhance your Flutter app's presence in the Windows environment, providing users with a more immersive and engaging experience. By leveraging these utilities, you can customize the taskbar thumbnail, control progress indicators, display notifications, and much more.