max-mapper / max-mapper/menubar

Question: Is there a way to detach menubar applications?

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Description

Description

First, thank you for building this! it's awesome and I was able to build a cool app with it.

I want to implement this feature where a user can click a button and detach the window from the tray so that it becomes it's own separate window. The user should also be able to re-attach the window so it's back to appearing when clicking on the system tray icon. Is this possible?

I know I can create a new BrowserWindow and probably hack this together, but I'd like to use my existing window instead.

Thanks!

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The issue does not name any files, tests, or entry points. Start by investigating the project's Electron window and menubar behavior, then determine whether an existing window can be detached and re-attached; done would require a defined implementation approach and corresponding project guidance or tests.

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Assessment

Tech stack
electron, typescript
Domain
desktop
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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