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It provides an intuitive interface for launching applications and customizing the tray icon.\n\n## Features\n- Load and dynamically populate the tray menu with applications from a JSON file.\n- Easily update the tray icon using an image file.\n- Save and reload configuration settings, including the JSON file and icon path.\n- Simple, user-friendly design with options to reload JSON, change the icon, or exit the application.\n\n---\n\n## Requirements\n\nTo run this application, ensure you have the following:\n\n- **Python**: 3.6 or later\n- Required Python packages:\n  - `pystray`\n  - `Pillow`\n  - `tkinter`\n\n---\n\n## Installation\n\n1. Clone or download the repository.\n2. Install the required dependencies by running:\n   ```bash\n   pip install -r requirements.txt\n   ```\n3. Run the application:\n   ```bash\n   python app.py\n   ```\n\n---\n## Build and use script (Windows instructions)\nTo make the script into a windows executable use ``pyinstaller``.\n\u003col\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eInstall \u003ccode\u003epyinstaller\u003c/code\u003e: \n        \u003col\u003e\n            \u003ccode\u003epip install pyinstaller\u003c/code\u003e\n        \u003c/ol\u003e\n    \u003c/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eCreate a \u003ccode\u003e.exe\u003c/code\u003e:\n        \u003col\u003e\n            \u003ccode\u003epyinstaller -- onefile --noconsole app.py\n            \u003c/code\u003e\n            \u003cbr\u003e\n            This generates an executable file in the dist/ folder.\u003c/br\u003e\n        \u003c/ol\u003e\n    \u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ol\u003e\n\n### How to make the script run on start up\n\u003col\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eCreate a shortcut for \u003ccode\u003eapp.exe\u003c/code\u003e\n    \u003c/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAdd shortcut to startup folder:\n        \u003col\u003e\n            \u003cli\u003eRun the command \u003ccode\u003ewin + r\u003c/code\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n            \u003cli\u003eIn the window type \u003ccode\u003eshell:startup\u003c/code\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n            \u003cli\u003eAdd the \u003ccode\u003eapp.exe\u003c/code\u003e shortcut to the folder that opened\u003c/li\u003e\n        \u003c/ol\u003e\n    \u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ol\u003e\n\n---\n\n## Usage\n\n### Menu Options:\n1. **📂 Reload JSON**:\n   - Opens a file dialog to select a JSON file.\n   - Updates the tray menu with the apps listed in the file.\n\n2. **🔄 Change Icon**:\n   - Opens a file dialog to select an image file (`.png` or `.ico`).\n   - Updates the tray icon.\n\n3. **❌ Exit**:\n   - Stops the application.\n\n---\n\n### JSON Configuration\n\nThe JSON file should be structured as follows:\n```json\n{\n  \"AppName1\": \"Path/To/App1.exe\",\n  \"AppName2\": \"Path/To/App2.exe\",\n  \"AppName3\": \"Path/To/App3.exe\"\n}\n```\n\n### Tray Icon\nIf no icon is specified, the app uses a default blue icon. To set a custom icon:\n1. Click on **🔄 Change Icon**.\n2. Select an image file (`.png` or `.ico`).\n\n---\n\n## Configuration File\nThe application saves configuration settings in `config.json`. This file includes:\n- Path to the JSON file.\n- Path to the selected icon.\n\n### Example `config.json`:\n```json\n{\n  \"json_path\": \"path/to/apps.json\",\n  \"icon_path\": \"path/to/icon.png\"\n}\n```\n\n---\n\n## Development\n\n### Code Structure\n- **`main()`**: Initializes the tray application.\n- **Dynamic Menu Updates**: Load apps and settings on the fly.\n- **Helper Functions**:\n  - `select_json_file()`: Opens a dialog to choose the JSON file.\n  - `select_icon_file()`: Opens a dialog to choose an icon.\n  - `update_menu()`: Refreshes the tray menu dynamically.\n\n### Contribution\nFeel free to fork the project and submit pull requests. Contributions are welcome!\n\n---\n\n## Troubleshooting\n\n### Common Issues:\n- **JSON Load Error**: Ensure the JSON file is properly formatted.\n- **App Launch Error**: Verify the application paths in the JSON file.\n- **Icon Load Error**: Ensure the selected image file exists and is supported.\n\n### Debugging:\nRun the app with Python to see detailed error messages in the console.\n\n---\n\n## License\nThis project is licensed under the MIT License. See the [LICENSE](LICENSE) file for details.\n","project_url":"https://awesome.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/projects/github.com%2Fluke7-404%2Fapporganizer","html_url":"https://awesome.ecosyste.ms/projects/github.com%2Fluke7-404%2Fapporganizer","lists_url":"https://awesome.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/projects/github.com%2Fluke7-404%2Fapporganizer/lists"}