Who is taskbargap for?

taskbargap is an open-source project built for windows developers and power users.

Does taskbargap have a free plan?

Yes — taskbargap is open source under the MIT license and free to use.

What platforms does taskbargap run on?

taskbargap runs on the command line and Windows. It can also be self-hosted.

Is taskbargap still active?

Unverified. taskbargap has not been re-checked since it entered the index, so there is no finding either way — and only a positive finding would say otherwise.

What are alternatives to taskbargap?

Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include isaac-acp, git-standup, and clipassman.

Is taskbargap open source?

Yes — taskbargap is open source under the MIT license.

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taskbargap

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taskbargap is a Python library and CLI tool for identifying unoccupied regions in the Windows taskbar. It enables developers to position top-most windows precisely within these gaps, supporting multiple monitors and varying DPI settings. Licensed under MIT, it is ideal for building custom desktop widgets, overlays, or shell enhancements that integrate cleanly with the Windows UI.

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Overview

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taskbargap is a CLI tools & terminal project. It focuses on finding and utilizing empty space in the Windows taskbar to position always-on-top widgets or windows without overlap. taskbargap is an open-source project aimed at windows developers and power users. The project is open source (MIT). It ships for the command line and Windows, and it can be self-hosted.

taskbargap first shipped in 2026. Key capabilities include Taskbar Gap Detection, Top-most Window Placement, and Multi-monitor Support.

Summary written by a language model from the project’s public pages.

Taskbar Gap Detection
Top-most Window Placement
Multi-monitor Support
DPI Awareness

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CLIWindowsSelf-hosted

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License

MIT

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Frequently asked questions about taskbargap

What does taskbargap do?: Taskbargap focuses on finding and utilizing empty space in the Windows taskbar to position always-on-top widgets or windows without overlap. It is catalogued under CLI tools & terminal on PulseGate.
Who is taskbargap for?: taskbargap is an open-source project built for windows developers and power users.
Does taskbargap have a free plan?: Yes — taskbargap is open source under the MIT license and free to use.
What platforms does taskbargap run on?: taskbargap runs on the command line and Windows. It can also be self-hosted.
Is taskbargap still active?: Unverified. taskbargap has not been re-checked since it entered the index, so there is no finding either way — and only a positive finding would say otherwise.
What are alternatives to taskbargap?: Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include isaac-acp, git-standup, and clipassman.isaac-acp git-standup clipassman
How long has taskbargap been around?: taskbargap first shipped in 2026.
Is taskbargap open source?: Yes — taskbargap is open source under the MIT license.

At a glance

Platforms: Cli
Languages: English
License: MIT
First seen: 3 Aug 2026
Built for: Windows developers and power users
Model: Open source
Solves: Finding and utilizing empty space in the Windows taskbar to position always-on-top widgets or windows without overlap.

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PyPI: taskbargap

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Identity confidence: Low · 64
Indexed: 3 Aug 2026
Lifecycle: Alive
First seen: Aug 2026
Last seen: 3 Aug 2026

Identity audit (13)

Slug: taskbargap-pypi-org
Lifecycle state recorded: 3 Aug 2026
Verification state: Indexed for public listing
Listing state: Listed: yes
Index status: Included in index
Latest evidence snapshot: 3 Aug 2026
Timeline basis: Indexed-at chronology (no inferred launch/funding milestones).
Name from: Written by a language model from the project's public pages.
Category from: Assigned by a language model.
Summary from: Written by a language model from public pages.
Languages from: Detected by a language model from page content.
Last updated: 3 Aug 2026
Canonical URL: https://pypi.org/project/taskbargap

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