System Tray
The Cmdop System Tray provides persistent menu bar access on macOS, Windows, and Linux. The tray icon shows connection status via color indicators (green = connected, yellow = connecting, red = disconnected). It includes quick access to machines, recent commands, the launcher, settings, and supports right-click actions for reconnecting and checking updates.
Quick access to Cmdop from your menu bar.
Where is the System Tray located on each platform?
- macOS - Menu bar (top right)
- Windows - System tray (bottom right)
- Linux - System tray or app indicator
What does the tray icon indicate?
The icon shows connection status:
| Icon | Status |
|---|---|
| ● (Green) | Connected |
| ● (Yellow) | Connecting |
| ● (Red) | Disconnected |
What menu items are available in the System Tray?
What does the Status item show?
Shows current connection status and machine count.
How do I access machines from the tray?
Quick access to connected machines:
- Click to open terminal
- Right-click for actions
How do I open the Launcher from the tray?
Opens the command launcher (Option+Space).
How do I view and re-execute recent commands?
Shows last 10 executed commands:
- Click to re-execute
- Right-click to copy
How do I access Settings from the tray?
Opens the settings window.
Where do I find version information?
Version information and links.
How do I quit the application?
Exit the application.
What actions are in the right-click menu?
Right-click the tray icon for quick actions:
- Reconnect
- Check for updates
- Open logs folder
- Quit
What happens when I click a notification?
Click notifications to:
- View command results
- Open related machine
- Dismiss
How do I configure the System Tray?
Settings > System Tray:
- Show/hide tray icon
- Click action (open launcher vs menu)
- Badge style