Twinkle Tray

Twinkle Tray is an application designed to control the brightness of multiple monitors in Windows. It lets you adjust brightness from the system tray, with support for both external and built-in displays. The tool is compatible with APIs such as DDC/CI, WMI and other hardware control technologies.

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• Brightness adjustment from the tray. Twinkle Tray integrates brightness controls directly into the Windows system tray. Users can change brightness levels without opening additional settings, which speeds up the adjustment process.
• Multi-monitor support. The application automatically detects all monitors connected to the system. Each display can be configured individually, allowing different brightness levels depending on the user's needs.
• DDC/CI compatibility. It uses the DDC/CI protocol to communicate directly with monitors that support it. This allows precise hardware adjustments without the need for additional drivers.
• Customizable brightness profiles. Users can create and save profiles with specific brightness settings. These profiles can be activated manually or scheduled to change depending on the time of day.
• Automatic scheduling. Twinkle Tray lets you set up automatic brightness changes based on the time. Adjustments can change gradually to adapt to changing lighting conditions.
• Dark and light mode. The interface adapts to the system theme, providing visual consistency. The application's elements switch between dark and light modes according to the Windows settings.
• Configurable keyboard shortcuts. Key combinations can be assigned to adjust brightness quickly. The shortcuts work even when the application is minimized.
• Real-time monitoring. Shows detailed information about each connected display, including model, resolution and brightness capabilities. The data updates dynamically when monitors are connected or disconnected.
• Light sensor integration. On systems with ambient light sensors, Twinkle Tray can adjust brightness automatically. Sensitivity and adjustment ranges are configurable.
• Brightness change notifications. Displays visual indicators when brightness levels are changed. Notifications can be customized or turned off according to preference.
• Per-application settings. Lets you set specific brightness levels for different programs. When an application is opened or closed, the brightness is automatically adjusted to the predefined values.
• Change history. Records the brightness adjustments made on each monitor. Users can review and undo previous changes if necessary.
• Minimalist interface. Designed to take up minimal screen space while providing quick access to all the main functions.

Twinkle Tray was originally developed by Xander Frangos as a personal project to solve limitations in brightness control in Windows. The first public release took place in 2018. The application is written in JavaScript, using the Electron framework for its desktop interface. Over the years, it has added new features based on user feedback, while maintaining compatibility with recent versions of Windows. Development continues actively with regular updates that improve stability and support for new hardware.

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