func applicationDidFinishLaunching(_ notification: Notification) batteryStatusItem = BatteryStatusItem()
def quit(self, source): Gtk.main_quit() if == " main ": indicator = BatteryIndicator() Gtk.main() macOS (Swift) import Cocoa import IOKit.ps class BatteryStatusItem: NSObject private var statusItem: NSStatusItem? private var timer: Timer? add battery icon to taskbar
Here's a comprehensive guide to add a battery icon to the taskbar, including multiple implementation approaches. Windows (Native) Method 1: Via Settings (Windows 10/11) # Enable battery icon via registry reg add "HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced" /v "HideSCABattery" /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /f Restart explorer to apply changes Stop-Process -Name explorer -Force Method 2: PowerShell Script # Show battery icon in taskbar $registryPath = "HKCU:\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced" Enable battery icon Set-ItemProperty -Path $registryPath -Name "HideSCABattery" -Value 0 -Type DWord Restart taskbar Get-Process explorer | Stop-Process Start-Process explorer Custom Taskbar Battery Icon (Python) import psutil import tkinter as tk from tkinter import ttk import pystray from PIL import Image, ImageDraw import threading class BatteryTrayIcon: def init (self): self.icon = None self.create_tray_icon() Windows (Native) Method 1: Via Settings (Windows 10/11)
self.menu = Gtk.Menu() self.create_menu() self.indicator.set_menu(self.menu) self.update_icon() def get_battery_info(self): battery = psutil.sensors_battery() if battery: percent = battery.percent is_charging = battery.power_plugged return percent, is_charging return None, None is_charging return None
@objc private func showInfo() let alert = NSAlert() alert.messageText = "Battery Status" alert.informativeText = "Current charge: \(getBatteryPercentage())" alert.runModal()
private func startMonitoring() timer = Timer.scheduledTimer(withTimeInterval: 60, repeats: true) [weak self] _ in DispatchQueue.main.async self?.statusItem?.button?.title = self?.getBatteryPercentage() ?? "??%"
Double-click to apply, then restart File Explorer.