microsoft / microsoft/PowerToys
Add exceptions and applications to Light Switch.
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- Dominant language
- C
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Description
Description of the new feature / enhancement
Light Switch is an important tool, and currently, in version 0.97.2 of Power Toys, there is a feature to apply dark mode to "System" and "Applications". Focusing on the latter, it is essential that the option to create exceptions for some applications be implemented, improving Windows customization; considering that the user may prefer dark mode in some applications and light mode in others, in addition to mitigating the risk of bugs.
Scenario when this would be used?
The user will have the option to create exceptions for dark mode in applications, allowing for better customization of Windows.
Supporting information
Windows 10 Pro Edition
Version 22H2
OS Build 19045.2965
Windows Feature Experience Pack 1000.19041.1000.0
Power Toys version: 0.97.2
Contributor guide
First steps
- Read the whole issue, then the project's contributing guide.
- Comment on the issue to say you are picking it up — it saves two people doing the same work.
- Fork the repository and make your change on a branch.
- Open a pull request that references the issue number.
Research direction
Start by locating the Light Switch implementation and reviewing how its existing System and Applications dark-mode options are handled. The issue names no files, tests, or entry points, so the exception behavior and implementation scope need clarification before work can begin.
Written by the indexing model from the issue text.
Assessment
- Tech stack
- c
- Domain
- desktop, operating-systems
- Issue type
- Feature
- Difficulty
- 5/5
- Estimated time
- Over a week
- Activity status
- Stale
- Clarity
- Needs clarification
- Newbie friendliness
- 25/100