keybase / keybase/client

macOS status bar icon doesn't adapt to light/dark mode shift

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Description

I use flux which sets dark mode at sunset and that leaves a black spot where keybase sits.

It's because you're setting an image directly to the NSStatusItem, which has been deprecated. see so for reference

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Research direction

Start by locating the macOS code that creates the NSStatusItem and read the linked Stack Overflow reference about adapting status-bar images to light and dark tint. Verify the icon behavior while switching modes, then confirm the status-bar icon changes without leaving a black spot.

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Assessment

Tech stack
macos
Domain
desktop
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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