TranslucentTB

by Charles Milettev2026.1

Last updated Jun 8, 2026

A lightweight utility that makes the Windows taskbar translucent/transparent.

Install with winget

$ winget install --id CharlesMilette.TranslucentTB --exact --version 2026.1

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

Silent install command for TranslucentTB

TranslucentTB uses MSIX. The silent install switches are (no switches needed).

One-line silent install (x64)

Add-AppxPackage -Path .\installer.msix

See the full silent install reference for TranslucentTB →

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About

A lightweight (uses a few MB of RAM and almost no CPU) utility that makes the Windows taskbar translucent/transparent on Windows 10 and Windows 11.

Installers · v2026.1

Architecture	Type	Scope	Install	Download
x64	MSIX	-		Direct
arm64	MSIX	-		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 TranslucentTB.

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 TranslucentTB on Windows?

Open Windows Terminal, PowerShell, or Command Prompt and run: winget install --id CharlesMilette.TranslucentTB --exact --version 2026.1. winget downloads the installer from Charles Milette and runs it. Requires Windows 10 (1809+) or Windows 11.

How do I install TranslucentTB silently for unattended deployment?

Add --silent and accept the agreements upfront: winget install --id CharlesMilette.TranslucentTB --exact 2026.1 --silent --accept-package-agreements --accept-source-agreements. This is the variant Intune, Configuration Manager, and other deployment tools should use.

What are the silent install switches for TranslucentTB?

TranslucentTB uses MSIX. MSIX packages install silently by default - no switches are needed (Add-AppxPackage -Path .\installer.msix).

How do I uninstall TranslucentTB via winget?

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

Is TranslucentTB free?

TranslucentTB is distributed under GPL-3.0. Refer to the publisher (https://github.com/TranslucentTB/TranslucentTB) for the full license terms - Wingetly itself does not charge for installation.

Does TranslucentTB 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 TranslucentTB directly from the publisher.

How do I keep TranslucentTB up to date?

Run winget upgrade --id CharlesMilette.TranslucentTB --exact, or winget upgrade --all to update everything winget tracks. We index 5 versions of TranslucentTB from microsoft/winget-pkgs.

Recent versions

2026.1latest
2025.1.0.0
2025.1
2024.3.0.0
2024.1.0.0