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 # SysTray-X
 
+SysTray-X is system tray extension for Thunderbird 68+. The add-on uses the WebExtension API's to control an external system dependent system tray application.  
 
+The add-on and system tray application can do:
 
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+- custom new mail icon
+- display number of unread mails
+- to be implemented: show / hide Thunderbird
+- to be implemented: start a new mail
+- to be implemented: open the last used account
 
 
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