Hello, Dev community! 👋
I’m thrilled to announce the open-source release of Extendify, a lightweight Windows taskbar enhancement utility designed to revolutionize the way you manage applications on your desktop. Whether you're multitasking or just looking for a more stylish desktop experience, Extendify has you covered.
🔥 Features
Extendify brings a host of powerful features to make your workflow smoother and your desktop sleeker:
- Floating Secondary Taskbar: Displays all your running applications.
- Smooth Window Switching: Quickly switch between open windows with ease.
- Modern Design: Semi-transparent and minimalistic aesthetics.
- Draggable Taskbar: Customize the positioning of your secondary taskbar.
- Automatic Application Detection: Instantly identifies and displays active apps.
- Hi-res Screen Recording: Record your screen effortlessly with built-in functionality.
🛠️ Build It Yourself
Getting started with Extendify is simple! Follow these steps to build from source:
Prerequisites
- Visual Studio 2022 or later
- .NET 6.0 SDK or later
- Windows 10/11
Steps to Build
- Clone the repository:
git clone https://github.com/idris-j/Extendify/
- Open the solution in Visual Studio:
cd Extendify
start Extendify.sln
- Build the solution:
- Press
F5to build and run, OR - Use the menu:
Build > Build Solution.
- Press
- Run the compiled executable from:
bin/Debug/net6.0-windows/Extendify.exe.
That’s it! Your secondary taskbar will appear, ready to enhance your desktop experience.
💡 Why Open Source?
I believe in the power of collaboration and innovation within the developer community. Extendify is built with simplicity and extensibility in mind. By making it open source, I hope to foster an environment where we can enhance and refine it together.
🙌 Contributions Welcome!
Extendify is a community-driven project, and I’d love to see what you can bring to the table! Here’s how you can contribute:
- Fork the Repository
- Create a Feature Branch
- Commit Your Changes
- Push to the Branch
- Create a Pull Request
No idea is too small or too big—whether it's improving the design, fixing bugs, or introducing new features!
📜 License
Extendify is licensed under the MIT License, so you can use, modify, and distribute it freely.
🌐 Where to Start
Check out the GitHub repository:
Extendify on GitHub
Let’s build something amazing together. Drop your feedback, share your thoughts, and feel free to submit your first pull request today! 🚀
Happy coding! 💻
IDRIS JIMOH
(Creator of Extendify)
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