Allow changing the taskbar icon #9851

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opened 2026-01-31 02:05:30 +00:00 by claunia · 0 comments
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Originally created by @Dreamykass on GitHub (Jul 25, 2020).

Description of the new feature/enhancement

Allow changing the taskbar icon, for a bit more additional and nice customization.

Proposed technical implementation details

A parameter in settings.json? Allowing either picking any icon, or just providing a toggle to use the monochrome icon that's used in high-contrast mode.

Why?

I got Windows Terminal from chocolatey, which gets it from Microsoft Store, so it's not possible to just right-click, go to properties, and select a different icon, like with other apps.

How my taskbar looks currently:
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How I'd really love it to look like:
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Reference: starred/terminal#9851