rolf

Thanks for uploading an extension! I'm just poking around with the comments.

Ninjeff

Fantastic extension. I love that it notifies me when a new song starts and which one it is. That's the kind of functionality I'm surprised isn't built into Songbird itself.

munkthenut

I love the little notifier things it lights up my day, thanks The new extension system looks good guys.

klint

i'm sorry but the "Minimize on close" does not work for me in SB 0.2.5 nightlies. Closing SB simply... closes it !!!

toxicbird

standard. 6 stars.

toxicbird

how about notifying when its about to end??

trollzilla

Отличная работа!!! Good!!!

jkoshi

A must have.

pinesolpirate

Phenomenal extension! Really great thing to have, I think it should be rolled into the main app. Two requests. 1. Can you hijack the close button and make it go to tray? 2. Can you add a little tooltip to the tray icon that tells you the song name rather than the current one which just gives you the app name (at least on Windows XP) Thanks again!

el-kargolito

works not really perfect, back to school

siddharthagandhi

Nope, it never did. Too bad its just for Windows...it would be nice if it was rolled into the main application, and for all platforms.

GoatTuber

Any way to have Songbird always show in the system tray instead of the taskbar? I almost always have a media player open in the minimal view (I was previously using Winamp like that), and having it always sit in the taskbar takes up a good amount of space. I dig this extension, but it's only useful when Songbird's completely minimized. It would be perfect if it had the following choices: 1. Show in system tray: [Always | Minimized | Never] 2. Show notifications: [Always | Minimized | Never] Other than that, excellent work. This should be included in the Windows builds by default.

GoatTuber

...and perhaps options for notification animation speed and amount of time it's displayed.

penguins_rock

I would be interested in two things: 1) Always have the system tray icon shown option 2) Minimize to tray when the miniplayer view is chosen. Great addition though. I agree, this should be included by default :-)

rageboy

That happens for me too, using WinXPSP2 and Songbird 0.2.5. Minimize to tray only minimizes to tray with the min button--not close :(

rageboy

I like the tooltip idea--but I'd like artist and title and maybe album/track

jevans

Awesome feature! I love it. One suggestion, have a single click on the tray icon pause/resume play. Just a bit easier than opening the menu, finding the pause item and choosing it.

Gamerteck

Must have addon for all songbird users!! Thanks so very much PaulTo

dimitri raphael

Very useful feature! Shuold be integrated in the programm! I've got 2 requests: 1. The Mini Player should also be minimised to tray. 2. Could you add a little tooltip to the tray icon which informs you about the current song and where you can directly download this song when you're tuned in!

marsie

thank GOODNESS there's an add-on for this. i was upset that songbird didn't include it as an option to begin with. glad i found this!

momo

Where Download?

fie

To tell the truth i downloaded SongBird and was about to use. But... with its interface it seemed to difficult to me and i gave it up not to waste time. Chinese language software

Tornado

"Can you add a little tooltip to the tray icon that tells you the song name rather than the current one which just gives you the app name (at least on Windows XP)" Yes, it would be really great if you could add that! It's annoying to have to maximize the program to look what song you are hearing. Please, please, please! :)

historyb

I agree I would like that for Linux

journeyer

Boy I miss this extension with the 0.3pre nightly. Any plans for update soon?

cuppm

Yeah, update? Or at least inclusion of this basic feature for a media player in the core...

zaph

This add-on does not install with SB version 0.3 and 0.3.1. I get a pop-up that says: "MinimizeToTray (Songbird version)" will not be installed because it does not provide secure updates". Probably because it is an unsigned add-on? I know these are developer releases of SB, but it might be a good idea to get on that early...

bryst

When I try to install I get an error message in the addons window that says “"MinimizeToTray (Songbird version)” will not be installed because it does not provide secure updates" I’m running xp and SB V 0.3.1

mig

USERS SHOULD NOT USE THIS EXTENSION. THEY SHOULD USE THE OTHER MINIMIZE EXTENSION FOUND HERE:

http://addons.songbirdnest.com/extensions/detail/155

THANKS!

WE’LL BE DELETING THIS ITEM, SOON.

mig

ERRR, I MEAN, ACTUALLY, #152

http://addons.songbirdnest.com/extensions/detail/152

Wheeeeee!

LaurieSue

I’m not sure if I’m doing it wrong, but I can’t get this to work at all in SB version 0.5.

jdhas

Doesn’t work at all in SB .6 RC2

necimal

No go in 0.6 (and apparently 0.5 either). Extensions shouldn’t be marked compatible with songbird 0.1 – 2.0+ before we even have these releases. 0 stars :P

Hyru

Just a hint guys. Look at the release date. A good bet is if the release date is older than the new Songbird Update chances are compatibility isn’t 100%.

JTB

Same thing.. no go in 0.6.. will wait for a new release.. it’s a handy App to have..
thanks again for all your hard work

kornfan1234562003

this doesn’t seem to work at all in .6

Epskampie

This add-on doesn’t seem to be maintained any longer. A search for ‘tray’ will reveal some other add-ons you can try:
http://addons.songbirdnest.com/search?query=tray

vcorp

for me don’t work version of songbird: Songbird/0.6 (20080613003538) (2008061211)

countnazgul

yep and for me don’t work with Songbird/0.6 (20080613003538) (2008061211)

ryanjaprice

doesn’t work in the latest build (0.6).
Shame…

Azalroth

No go, just tried in in the latest 0.6.1

sheilaellen

Still doesn't work in version: Songbird/0.6.1 (20080623082011) (2008061211)

gagliaudo06

still does not work for me in ver 0.6.1 :-(

rotoplano

bbzz... still waiting for the minimize miracle again!
version: Songbird/0.6.1 (20080623082011) (2008061211)

mundakas

Also don't work here, using Songbird 0.6.1...Please, fix it :/(

jvasquez831

Does not "minimize to tray"

LauraSeabrook

Had the same problem as the previous poster.

I'm using Windows XP and 0.7.0rc2. This was disappointing as I use Thunderbird and Firefox and the same extension (as least it's called the same) works fine with both.

maxmaronna

Great add-on!

max

Marijn

Doesn't minimize to tray... Using Windows XP sp3 and 0.6.1, any help?

sunburntkamel

hasn't worked since 0.4. i don't know what updates are being done, but they don't work.

rotoplano

bbzz... Still does n't work using WinXp/sp2 and Songbird/0.7.0 (20080819112708)

kornfan1234562003

this extension doesn't seem to work on Vista SB 0.7

I tried messing with the options and no matter what, it doesn't go to the system tray

zaph

I don't think this add-on is still being maintained.

samoletik

To the latest comments:
# Download with your internet browser (FF, IE, Opera, etc) new add-on from the link: http://addons.songbirdnest.com/addon/152
# Change the extension of the file to "zip".
# Unzip the songbird-tray.zip file.
# In the resulting set of files, open up the “install.rdf” file in a text editor.
# change the <em:maxversion>0.6pre</em:maxversion> to <em:maxversion>0.8pre</em:maxversion>
# Rezip the files up in a zip file using. DO NOT PLACE THE FILES IN A FOLDER BEFORE DOING SO. Use the “add to zip” functionality provided by most Windows-esque zip programs. Change the extension to .xpi.
# Load the fixed plug-in from the songbird add-ons screen.
To minimize use special button "Hide" in top right corner of the application window
Good luck ^_^

rotoplano

thanks samoletik, easy to do and it works!

skylarkza

Thank you Samoletik! I was pulling my hair out until I read how to fix it, so many many thanks and chocolatey biscuits for you.

Arkayn

I would have certainly loved to try this one out..
Not working on Windows Vista SP1 :/

mikeschuld

Does this not work in Vista? No matter what I do I can't get it to go to the tray :/

Eleknide

I can't get this to work either under Vista. I've installed the add-on, but whenever i close or minimize it, i doesn't go to the system tray.

MCCXV

Samoletik,
A nice smiley for you, {I wish I had written down who I copied it from so I could credit them}.
Anyway passing it on. Thanks for your help.

(°v°)=3

ceyeber62

Does not work. Even after several install attempts.

Ronius

Hey, I can't seem to get this to work. I've got the thunderbird minimize to tray working, so I'm used to the concept, but no matter what I fiddle about with it won't minimize to tray, or even create an icon in the try. And no, I'm not using the thunderbird version of the plugin in Songbird ;)

Teysopolis

Thanks samoletik! It helped me a lot... now it works!!! Thanks!!!!!

elecTron

Not work on linux?

(openSUSE 11.0)

Ronius

Ignore my previous comment, it was made on a very late night last week, and I didn't see the comment by samoletik.

It's absolutely fantastic I can minimise Songbird to the tray again, but a shame I can't get the functionality of this extension at the minute.

elecTron

I answer to my question, FireTray It's the same add-on and works with Linux.

Trahloc

Unable to minimize with vista sp1 ultimate 64bit. Would love this extension to work as I'm hoping to have it replace winamp.

Myrddin_Wyllt

XP SP2, Songbird 1.0.0rc1, Build 821.

Add-on does not work at all.

Close closes program entirely, and minimize just puts to taskbar, not to tray. Yes, I configured the add-on options to do so.

Pxl_Buzzard

Same as Myrddin_Wyllt, this doesn't work at all with the 1.0.0rc1, specifically with XP SP3 and build 825.

nolanjurgens

Works fine for me on Vista 64 SP1 with 1.0.0 RC1 as long as I change the maxversion in install.rdf to "1.0".

ValentinDREAN

@samoletik
Hi,
I am with a fresh setup of Windows XP SP3, and your operation isn't working, it says :
"System tray support 0.0.0.20080325 could not be installed because it is not compatible with Songbird 0.8.0."
So?!!

Anonym

It doesn't work here too.

I'm using XP SP3 and my version of SongBird is 1.0.0rc1, Build 821.

jyotiswaroopr123321

hey this ones not working... i've got a similar addon for thunderbird which worked after installing another addon called "minimize to tray enhancer".
(i use vista home premium)

Olivia_Lovag

I must say i got the same problem.
Nothing happens.
Running Vista Ultimate SP1, SB 1.0 RC2, add-ons faster bird, last.fm scrobbler support, noscript, mashtape, new-tab button, metadata tools, lyric master, status bar clock, song snarl, shout cast radio, and some others now still not compatible with SB 1.0 RC2. Oh and also lots of feathers.

mrashdi

i got the same problem to
this add on is not working
im using SB 1.0 on xp sp2

Aencell

This addon works if you follow the instructions of samoletik but use version 1.0 instead of 0.8pre

samoletik's post:

To the latest comments:
# Download with your internet browser (FF, IE, Opera, etc) new add-on from the link: http://addons.songbirdnest.com/addon/152
# Change the extension of the file to "zip".
# Unzip the songbird-tray.zip file.
# In the resulting set of files, open up the “install.rdf” file in a text editor.
# change the <em:maxversion>0.6pre</em:maxversion> to <em:maxversion>0.8pre</em:maxversion>
# Rezip the files up in a zip file using. DO NOT PLACE THE FILES IN A FOLDER BEFORE DOING SO. Use the “add to zip” functionality provided by most Windows-esque zip programs. Change the extension to .xpi.
# Load the fixed plug-in from the songbird add-ons screen. To minimize use special button "Hide" in top right corner of the application window Good luck ^_^

ValentinDREAN

Actually, I tried something seems to be really interesting ;)
Just follow that link :
http://addons.songbirdnest.com/addon/1357
Have it great !

0megapart1cle

This addon has never worked. The new "MinimizeToTray revived" addon works perfectly however, and I suggest all comers try it out:

http://addons.songbirdnest.com/addon/1357

zac

Nice addon.. thanks! It would be cool if it added control features (previous,next,pause,etc..) that you could control from the tray. This is the only thing I think Windows Media Player 11 still has on Songbird.

Jaydub2000

This add-on needs to be removed. It is the 6th most downloaded add on for songbird overall, and that's bad since it's defunct. Might confuse some people (including myself), I don't know why Songbird 1.0 even lets you install it.

bwtaylor89

This add-on doesn't work for me.

jollyb

also not working for me

pirad

also not for me

iPoodz

This isn't working for me, but I really love this idea, thanks for the creation.

Candysin

Don't work for me.

OliverCruzcampo

Will there be an update for Songbird 1.0???

juansm

not working in version 1.0 ! what a shame... hope u update soon ! thx

mkin1999

I didnt work with my updated 1.0 songbird

juansleet

not working!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

martinrabson

Suggested by above... "ValentinDREAN" & "0megapart1cle"

This addon has never worked. The new "MinimizeToTray revived" addon works perfectly however, and I suggest all comers try it out:

http://addons.songbirdnest.com/addon/1357

vans33r

WHERE IS THE ONE FOR LINUX????

arch1k

I really think that this one is long past due. Can it be taken away from plugins and put in archives somewhere so that poor computer illiterate souls would not stumble upon it while trying to world of open source for the first time?
Please.
I've seen this thing here since the 0.7 and it didn't work since than. And ya one can edit it to make it work but not all of us are computer engineers.

arch1k

to=the, than=then. forgive me.

Misterin

Had my scratching my head for a while, does not now I can see. As it was top download I kinda guessed it would be working. Great idea, shame its not updated, but then I can understand the time that would take.

striker

I have just installed Songbird on a clean machine, and installed this Add-on. After start up songBird, the Application minimize to the TaskBar instead of system tray. I have checked the Setup of the Add-On and it is "enabled" (of course). I also checked option to minimize to ST when close, but ... this just close the Apps :-(
good try.

thegaby

it dosent work for me.... it support version 1.0?

phantom-swordsman

It wont work for me!

kid_oliva

This add-on is not working with songbird 1.0.0 :(

deOmega

hey folks:

This extension has apparently been abandoned. There is a replacement for it THAT WORKS:

MinimizeToTray revived (MinTrayR)

http://addons.songbirdnest.com/addon/1357

apohran

Not working for me
Songbird 1.1 b2

denisgrugeon

not working on 1.1.1. :-(

commue

Yeah this doesn't work for new versions of songbird. =\

psychoticbarber

I'm very disappointed that this doesn't seem to work for 1.1.1! If I knew how to code I'd offer to help update it. I'll be very happy when and if this is updated.

Regardless, thanks for your work!

X1R1

Downloaded It but it doesnt work....version 1.1.1, Build 1018 here.

It sooooo sad it doesnt work this is one of the best features around.....

Are you planning on making this compatible for newer versions?

envisioner

Ughh... like others are saying... not working with Songbird 1.1.1.
This was the best extension!

public_animal

To everyone having trouble getting this add-on to work with 1.1.1 Go here:

http://tn123.ath.cx/mintrayr/
Here you can download the latest verstion of MinTrayR or MinimizeToTray revived directly from the developer's website. I just installed it and it works like a charm.

NielsR

@public_animal: Thanks man! Awesome alternative!

TheCursedFrog

This never really worked in my case. Neither on Windows XP SP2 or Windows Vista SP1... I really would like to have this feature, so what's up?

burden

Ya this addon doesn't really work.

Gruumm

This addon works perfectly if you click at the link posted by public_animal...

Thanks for the tip....I have this "xpi" working also for FF3.0

alain250sxf

Where do I add the xpi file?

alain250sxf

Apologies, got it working. Was quite obvious...

Petroy

Not working. Windows XP SP3, Songbird 1.1.2
Pity!

atreiu

As some people don't get it to work, i repeat this info:

Install the version from the Developers Website!
This version is up to date and working great with Songbird 1.1.2!

Get it here: http://tn123.ath.cx/mintrayr/

zachm1

Installed this add on and it is dead and does not work. Guess it still needs some tweaking to get it to work

moreglobe3

Would love a linux / gnome version of this .

touringlonewulf

thanks for the Info!!!

It's working now (with the version from the Developers Website)

Thomas_Matthews

On Version: Songbird 1.1.2, Build 1042 (20090331142126), on Windows Vista, the song title is marqueed on the system tray while the window is open, but it disappears when minimized. There is a songbird icon in the system tray, but no display of songs, or control buttons (like pause, play, fast forward, etc.)
This is with the developer version from http://tn123.ath.cx/mintrayr/ on May 02, 2009, PST.
I was expecting something like what Media Player has when it is minimized.
I'm uninstalling it until a better version comes out.

Muffenz

This doesn't work for me.

v1.1.2 Build 1042

arunbawd123

hi 3

thanked for this info ..... :-)

Hair Extensions

Deecodeuh

Stupid thing doesn't work. Installs, but does nothing.
Windows 7 Build 71xx (I don't remember which one exactly)
Songbird 1.1.2, Build 1042 (20090331142126)

DarkDays

The one on the developer's site works great. Thanks!

pkcastela

doesn't work with windows 7

le_chat

Doesn't on my config : VIsta + Songbird 1.2.0, Build 1146

windrunner023

Confirming pkcastela's comment, it doesn't work with Windows 7. D;

X3MBoy

This doesn't work in Songbird 1.2

konecko

GREAT EXTENSION!
saved me some desktop space ^-^
a few suggestions:
is it possible to make PLAYER in the system tray?
(like windows media player?)

OR:
could you make the mini players work in tray?

konecko

******************************************************************
for those having trouble with the add on.
go to the link he provided (at top of page)
and install "minimize to tray"
then restart songbird; and it should work.
(worked for me)
=3

briangw

I can confirm this works with Windows 7 x64 using .3.9 and Songbird 1.2. Thanks to the author!!!!!

http://addons.songbirdnest.com/addon/1357/versions

Speed

Briangw is correct. That links does work with the new version of Songbird. Also, it does work with Vista x64, if that's relevant heh.

snouss

Don't work in KDE Linux !

musavvir

did you guys notice that the url to this page is : addons.songbirdnest.com/addon/1 ?!
this probably is the first addon! haha!

anyways, neat, simple, nice stuff. 4 stars.

Clint

this add-on not work!!! if anyone some know a way please to say it.

ppwhatever

It doesn't work. WinXP Songbird 1.2. Not conflicts with others add-ons beacuse I have already tried installing just this and it did'nt work. Unless it conflicts with the add-ons that came preinstalled with SB 1.2 Any ideas?

ppwhatever

Try this
http://addons.songbirdnest.com/addon/1357
That works for me

ephebus

Working in Songbird 1.2.0 under Linux. Can't install it directly, but see the easy-peasy workaround in http://enli.co.cc/customization/ubuntu-songbird-addon-to-show-new-notifications/

Basically you're just editing the install.rdf file inside the xpi package and telling it that it can install the addon in your Songbird version: search for "maxVersion>1.1.1" and change to "1.2.0" or whatever.

Thank you PauTo! Thank you EnLi!

toll

This add-on does not work in Songbird 1.2 XP, but it is still fairly prominent in the Playback and Mahttp://addons.songbirdnest.com/addon/1?id=1#nagement section.

robotron3000

Does not work in 1.2/winXP

leyeo

i'm looking for MinimizeToTray on Linux_x86. help me

Marko

imho it is already implemented in another add-on, f.e. http://addons.songbirdnest.com/addon/1357

kurtgozlu

Hayatım müzik, SongBird'üm her an açık, bu nedenle başlat çubuğunda bir de ona yer açmak istemiyorum diyorsanız bu eklentiyi yükleyerek SongBird'ünüzü başlat çubuğundan sistem çekmecesine kaydırabilirsiniz.
 (alıntıdır)

Ramphis

ss

esullivan

Does not work for me. Windows 7 64bit songbird version 1.7.2b1

w0lf42

1) Open Firefox
2) Download Addon: http://addons.songbirdnest.com/xpis/5117?source=download
3) Rename: mintrayr-0.5.3_WINNT_x86-msvc.zip
4) Edit install.rdf
a) change line 64 to: <em:maxversion>1.7.*</em:maxversion>
5) Rename: mintrayr-0.5.3_WINNT_x86-msvc.xpi
6) Open Songbird
7) File -> Open File... -> mintrayr-0.5.3_WINNT_x86-msvc.xpi

cy_altern

@w0lf42 : your tips works wells with SB 1.7.3 version
Thanks a lot!

heynumba2

@wolf42,
How exactly do I edit the install.rdf file?

heynumba2

Scratch that. Figured it out.

DJMarshy

Doesn't work for me, minimizes as normal.

Songbird 1.8, Windows 7 Ultimate x64.

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