RBTray

by Benbuck Nasonv4.14

Last updated May 1, 2026

RBTray is a small Windows program that runs in the background and allows windows to be minimized to the system tray.

Install with winget

$ winget install --id Benbuck.RBTray --exact --version 4.14

Run in Command Prompt, PowerShell, or Windows Terminal. Prompts for any agreements.

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About

RBTray is a small Windows program that runs in the background and allows windows to be minimized to the system tray by:\n- Right-clicking its minimize button\n- Shift-right-clicking its title bar\n- Using the Control-Alt-Down hotkey\nNot all of these methods will work for every window, so please use whichever method works best for your needs. Also note that some types of windows can not be properly minimized at all, most notably Windows Store application windows such as WhatsApp.\nRBTray is free, open source, and is distributed under the terms of the GNU General Public Licence.

Installers · v4.14

Architecture	Type	Scope	Install	Download
x86	zip	-		Direct
x64	zip	-		Direct

Copy a command tailored to that specific architecture, type, and scope - useful when winget would otherwise pick a different default.

Security

No known CVEs for RBTray.

Coverage is best-effort and depends on a winget package mapping to an NVD CPE entry. Absence here is not a guarantee of safety.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install RBTray on Windows?

Open Windows Terminal, PowerShell, or Command Prompt and run: winget install --id Benbuck.RBTray --exact --version 4.14. winget downloads the installer from Benbuck Nason and runs it. Requires Windows 10 (1809+) or Windows 11.

How do I install RBTray silently for unattended deployment?

Add --silent and accept the agreements upfront: winget install --id Benbuck.RBTray --exact 4.14 --silent --accept-package-agreements --accept-source-agreements. This is the variant Intune, Configuration Manager, and other deployment tools should use.

How do I uninstall RBTray via winget?

Run: winget uninstall --id Benbuck.RBTray --exact. Add --silent for unattended uninstalls. winget will use the registered uninstaller from RBTray's Apps & Features entry.

Is RBTray free?

RBTray is distributed under GPL-2.0. Refer to the publisher (https://github.com/benbuck/rbtray) for the full license terms - Wingetly itself does not charge for installation.

Does RBTray work on Windows 10?

Yes, as long as your Windows 10 build supports winget (1809 or newer). winget ships with App Installer on Windows 10/11 and pulls RBTray directly from the publisher.

How do I keep RBTray up to date?

Run winget upgrade --id Benbuck.RBTray --exact, or winget upgrade --all to update everything winget tracks. We index 1 version of RBTray from microsoft/winget-pkgs.