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SystemTrayMenu

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What SystemTrayMenu is

SystemTrayMenu is a free, open-source Windows launcher that provides a desktop toolbar or an alternative to the Start Menu for browsing and opening files. It groups files, links, and folders into dropdown menus with multiple levels, so frequently used apps, games, scripts, URLs, and network shortcuts can be collected under a chosen root directory. Folder and network path shortcuts show their contents as folders. You can navigate the menu with a keyboard, mouse, or touchscreen, and use configurable hotkey sequences to search for and open items. Dragging an item can open it with an application or copy it to the desktop; dragging a URL from a browser into the menu can create a shortcut that carries the browser icon. Appearance, hotkey, autostart, and behavior are adjustable. The project describes SystemTrayMenu as portable, and it can also be installed through the Microsoft Store. The releases page lists version 1.3.5.0, with portable and Windows installer downloads. The project notes that some antivirus products might flag the program and identifies its license as GPL-3.0.

Who it suits

SystemTrayMenu suits Windows users who want a customizable launcher for frequently used files, apps, URLs, scripts, or network paths. Its keyboard, mouse, and touchscreen controls offer several ways to navigate the menus.

What it does well

  • Organizes files, links, and folders in nested dropdown menus.
  • Search uses configurable hotkey sequences.
  • Folder and network shortcuts display their contents as folders.
  • Drag and drop can open items or copy them to the desktop.
  • Portable distribution and Microsoft Store installation are available.
  • Licensed under GPL-3.0.

What to know first

  • Some antivirus products might flag the program.
  • Available for Windows only.
  • There is no free trial.

Plans

PlanBilled and limitsPrice
SystemTrayMenuOpen-source desktop toolbar and Start Menu alternativeFree

As github.com lists them, read 4 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.

Getting started

  1. Open the SystemTrayMenu GitHub website.
  2. Choose the portable download or Windows installer from the releases page, or install through the Microsoft Store.
  3. Place frequently used app, game, script, URL, or network shortcuts in a chosen root directory.
  4. Adjust the appearance, hotkey, autostart, and behavior as needed.

Verdict

Pick SystemTrayMenu if you want a free Windows launcher with nested menus, configurable search hotkeys, and portable use. Its project notes that some antivirus products might flag it, and it is available only for Windows.

Questions

How much does SystemTrayMenu cost?

The listed plan is free.

Is SystemTrayMenu open source?

Yes. The repository identifies its license as GPL-3.0.

Which platforms does it support?

It is available for Windows.

How can I install it?

The project describes it as portable and also says it can be installed through the Microsoft Store. The releases page lists portable and Windows installer downloads.

Does it have a free trial?

No. The listed free trial status is no.

How can users get support?

Users can report problems, suggest ideas, or ask questions through GitHub issues, discussions, or the listed email address.

Facts from SystemTrayMenu's own pages

Customization
Appearance, hotkey, autostart, and behavior can be adjusted. · github.com, 4 Oct 2026
Distribution
The project describes the app as portable and says it can also be installed through the Microsoft Store. · github.com, 4 Oct 2026
Drag and drop
Drag and drop can open an item with an application or copy it to the desktop. · github.com, 4 Oct 2026
Folder shortcuts
Shortcuts to folders and network paths are resolved so their contents appear like a folder. · github.com, 4 Oct 2026
Input
The menu can be controlled by keyboard, mouse, or touchscreen. · github.com, 4 Oct 2026
Intended use
The README suggests placing frequently used app, game, script, URL, and network shortcuts in a chosen root directory, including items that are hard to find through Windows Start search. · github.com, 4 Oct 2026
Latest release
The releases page lists SystemTrayMenu 1.3.5.0 as the latest release and describes portable and Windows installer downloads. · github.com, 4 Oct 2026
License
The repository identifies its license as GPL-3.0. · github.com, 4 Oct 2026
Menu organization
It organizes files, links, and folders in multiple levels of dropdown menus. · github.com, 4 Oct 2026
Purpose
SystemTrayMenu is an open-source desktop toolbar or Start Menu alternative for browsing and opening files. · github.com, 4 Oct 2026
Search
Its search function supports configurable hotkey sequences to find and open items. · github.com, 4 Oct 2026
Security
The project says some antivirus products might flag the program and notes that its source is open so users can compile it themselves. · github.com, 4 Oct 2026
Support
Users can report problems, suggest ideas, or ask questions through GitHub issues, discussions, or the listed email address. · github.com, 4 Oct 2026
URL shortcuts
Dragging a URL from a browser into the menu can create a shortcut that includes the browser icon. · github.com, 4 Oct 2026

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