microsoft/PowerToys

Add Aero-like or Fluent-like titlebar blur and transparency.

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#97 opened on May 14, 2019

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Help WantedIdea-New PowerToyProduct-Tweak UI DesignStatus-In progress

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Description

It would be cool and would make some apps (like Photos or Calculator) look more consistent if Win32 programs (like File Explorer) have Fluent titlebars. It would also make some programs, like the new Chromium Edge, look neat with blur and transparency on titlebar!

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Research direction
Investigate how to apply blur and transparency to Win32 titlebars using DWM APIs. Explore existing PowerToys modules for UI customization patterns. Start by examining the PowerToys Run or FancyZones codebase to understand the project structure.
Tech stack
csharp
Domain
desktop
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Feature
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3
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1-2 days
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Active
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Clear
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60