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WinGoDarkTray 2.3.1, published by 5mdt, is a lightweight Windows utility designed to let users switch the operating system between light and dark themes directly from the system-tray notification area without opening Settings or Personalization panels. Derived from the open-source GoDark project hosted at https://github.com/anboris/godark, the program keeps the original single-click behaviour while adding incremental refinements across four released versions, culminating in the current 2.3.1 build that improves icon refresh timing and adds a silent command-line flag for scripted deployments. After installation the application places a monochrome icon beside the clock; left-clicking it cycles Windows apps and system surfaces between the light and dark modes defined in the registry, whereas right-clicking exposes a context menu with options to apply the change to apps only, system only, or both, making it convenient for office workers who alternate documents in daylight and reduce eye strain at night, developers who test UI themes, or presenters who need a quick visual switch before projecting. Because the toggle is executed through the undocumented dwm API rather than simulated keystrokes, the transition is instantaneous and survives Explorer restarts. The 300 KB executable runs on Windows 10 1903 and later, requires no administrative rights, and stores its last state in an INI file so the theme persists across reboots. WinGoDarkTray belongs to the Desktop Customization category and is distributed as a portable ZIP and a signed MSI, both of which can be updated in place without losing user preferences. The software is available for free on get.nero.com, with downloads provided via trusted Windows package sources such as winget, always delivering the latest version and supporting batch installation of multiple applications.
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