iTunes system tray buttons

I’ve started working on a program that allows you to control iTunes for Windows with system tray icons. Here’s a screenshot of what I’ve got so far:

iTunes system tray button icons

I’m writing the program in Java using JACOB and the iTunes COM interface. As of right now, it works, but it’s not configurable, and it’s always on until you close the program.

Next I’ll add configuration of which buttons appear, and then I need to learn how to detect when iTunes is opened and closed, and show/hide the icons appropriately. Then I plan to release it.

9 Responses to “iTunes system tray buttons”

  1. raj Says:

    hi ,
    its Nice ..Can you share with me some java source codes.

  2. Roo Says:

    This looks lovely. I’m looking forward to its release.

  3. John Says:

    It’s interesting that you bash web-based apps but have no problem loading up someone’s system tray with icons to control iTunes. Ultimately a small interface for iTunes would use less resources and be more elegant.

  4. Keith Lea Says:

    I don’t like reimplementation of major applications in fragile languages and platforms. I think you misunderstand my opinion of web applications.

  5. Andre Says:

    Yeah man we really need that. Please make it! Im dont know if there is a way to minimize the iTunes to the system tray.. but im full of it!
    Please make it we would be very grateful~!!!11

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  8. alanjstr Says:

    Did you ever finish making the iTunes system tray buttons? If so, where can I download it? I don’t see it on your web page.

  9. jeff Says:

    i would definantly love for this to be published. i would download it :-)

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