Weather App
Real-time weather in your system tray
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Weather App
Cross-Platform Desktop Weather Application
A lightweight desktop application that provides real-time weather information through a system tray icon, built with modern web technologies and Go.
System Tray Integration
Displays current temperature directly in the system tray with dynamic icon generation for instant weather awareness.
Cross-Platform Support
Runs natively on Windows, macOS, and Linux with consistent behavior across all platforms.
Automatic Updates
Refreshes weather data automatically at configurable intervals without user intervention.
Simple Configuration
Easy-to-use settings window for location and refresh preferences with immediate application.
Technical Foundation
Go Backend
Built with Go 1.25+ and Wails v3 for native performance and system integration.
React Frontend
Modern UI built with React 18 and Vite for fast development and smooth user experience.
Open-Meteo API
Free weather data and geocoding services with no API keys required.
Who This Is For
Desktop Users
Anyone who spends significant time at their computer and wants quick access to weather information without opening a browser or app.
Go Developers
Developers learning Go who want a practical project combining backend logic with desktop application development.
Performance Advantage: Single binary deployment with minimal memory footprint and efficient API usage for fast weather updates.
Why Choose This Weather App
This application focuses on essential weather information delivery through system integration rather than feature complexity. It provides reliable, cross-platform weather monitoring with zero configuration overhead.
Get Started with Desktop Weather
Download the latest release from GitHub and start monitoring weather from your system tray.
