🌐 FB-Tray-Wrapper

A lightweight C++/WebView2 container for Facebook that lives in your system tray.

This project demonstrates proficiency in Win32 API, C++14, and integration of modern web technologies into desktop environments.

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✨ Features

• Minimize to Tray: Closing or minimizing the window hides it instantly to the system tray.
• Fast Access: Double-click the tray icon to toggle visibility.
• Resource Optimized: Automatically pauses WebView2 rendering when hidden to save CPU/RAM.
• Smart Build System: Universal batch script that detects Visual Studio (2019/2022) automatically.
• Zero-Config Install: Automatically installs to %LOCALAPPDATA% for a modern app feel.

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🏗️ Project Structure

To keep the repository clean, external dependencies are managed manually:

├── deps/                   # WebView2 SDK (Excluded from Git)
│   ├── include/            # C++ Headers
│   └── native/x64/         # Static Libraries
├── main.cpp                # Main Application Logic
├── app.ico                 # FB Icon
├── resource.rc             # Icon and Version Resources
├── build.bat               # Smart Build & Install Script
└── README.md

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🛠️ Development Setup

1. Prerequisites

• Windows 10/11
• Visual Studio 2019 or 2022 (with "Desktop development with C++" workload).
• WebView2 SDK:
  • Download the NuGet package from NuGet.org.
  • Rename .nupkg to .zip and extract it.
  • Copy build/native/include to deps/include.
  • Copy build/native/x64 to deps/native/x64.

2. Building and Installation

Simply run the batch script from the project root: build.bat

The script will compile the resources, link the executable, and move it to: %LOCALAPPDATA%\FB-Tray-Wrapper

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🖱️ Usage

• Double-click the tray icon to Show the window.
• Right-click the icon for the Context Menu (Show / Exit).
• Minimize/Close buttons: The app will intercept these calls and safely hide to the tray instead of closing.

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👨�💻 About the Project

This is one of the projects for my portfolio. It highlights:

• Working with Microsoft Edge WebView2 SDK.
• Deep understanding of Windows Message Loop and Tray Notification Area.
• Automation of build environments in Windows.

Built by a developer who turns 64 this year and proves that engineering passion has no age!

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📄 License

MIT