SystemTrayMenu

6.5easy start · #13 of 39
in Start Menu Customization Software

Free to practise onyes
Free trialnot on record
Well documentedyes
Runs where you worknot on record

Runs on Windows.

SystemTrayMenu is ranked #13 of 39 in start menu customization software on The Geeks Club. It runs on Windows. There is a free plan.

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SystemTrayMenu Free Open-source desktop toolbar and Start Menu alternative github.com · 4 Oct 2026

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Purpose: SystemTrayMenu is an open-source desktop toolbar or Start Menu alternative for browsing and opening files.
Menu organization: It organizes files, links, and folders in multiple levels of dropdown menus.
Input: The menu can be controlled by keyboard, mouse, or touchscreen.
Search: Its search function supports configurable hotkey sequences to find and open items.
Folder shortcuts: Shortcuts to folders and network paths are resolved so their contents appear like a folder.
Drag and drop: Drag and drop can open an item with an application or copy it to the desktop.
URL shortcuts: Dragging a URL from a browser into the menu can create a shortcut that includes the browser icon.
Customization: Appearance, hotkey, autostart, and behavior can be adjusted.
Distribution: The project describes the app as portable and says it can also be installed through the Microsoft Store.
Security: The project says some antivirus products might flag the program and notes that its source is open so users can compile it themselves.
Support: Users can report problems, suggest ideas, or ask questions through GitHub issues, discussions, or the listed email address.
License: The repository identifies its license as GPL-3.0.
Latest release: The releases page lists SystemTrayMenu 1.3.5.0 as the latest release and describes portable and Windows installer downloads.
Intended use: The README suggests placing frequently used app, game, script, URL, and network shortcuts in a chosen root directory, including items that are hard to find through Windows Start search.
Price from: Free

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Sources

github.com/Hofknecht/SystemTrayMenu· checked 4 Oct 2026
github.com/Hofknecht/SystemTrayMenu/releases· checked 4 Oct 2026