Menu Bar Only
Keep Chau7 in the menu bar without a Dock icon.
Availability
Implemented in the stable source; configuration and compatibility limits are described below.
Reviewed against stable v0.5.1. Rust candidate additions are labeled separately. Release status.
The pain this solves
- Some users prefer not to keep a persistent Dock icon for a background utility.
What ships with it
- Menu-bar-only mode removes the Dock presentation after app restart.
- The mode is a persisted app setting, not an immediate window hide action.
Questions this answers
- Can Chau7 run without a Dock icon?
- Does menu-bar-only mode require a restart?
- Can I return Chau7 to the Dock?
How it works
Windows settings provides a Menu Bar Only Mode toggle. Its help text states that the mode runs Chau7 from the menu bar without a Dock icon.
The setting takes effect after restarting Chau7; it is not an immediate hide/show switch for the Dock icon.
Turn the setting off and restart to return to the regular Dock presentation. The feature does not promise that every session or process is closed when the window is hidden.
Why it matters
Menu-bar-only mode can reduce Dock presence for users who prefer to open Chau7 from the menu bar. The restart requirement is part of the setting's behavior.
Frequently asked questions
How do I hide Chau7's Dock icon?
Enable Menu Bar Only Mode in Windows settings and restart Chau7.
Does changing the setting apply immediately?
No. The settings help text says a restart is required.
Can I switch back to normal Dock mode?
Disable Menu Bar Only Mode and restart Chau7.