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Light and Dark Mode Support for the Default Theme

šŸ“‹ Summary

Add full light and dark mode support to the default LaunchBox theme, with an option to switch manually or follow the operating system theme setting.


ā— Problem

LaunchBox currently has some light theme support in certain areas, such as settings, but the main application does not have a full light mode.

This means:

  • The main program remains visually inconsistent with lighter UI areas

  • Users who prefer light themes do not have a complete built in option

  • LaunchBox cannot match the user’s Windows light or dark mode preference

  • Users must rely on custom themes for a basic light mode experience


šŸ’” Proposal

Add full theme mode support to the default LaunchBox theme:

  • Light mode

  • Dark mode

  • Follow system setting

This could be exposed as an appearance option, for example:

  • Default Light

  • Default Dark

  • Use Windows Theme Setting

The selected mode should apply consistently across the main application, settings, dialogs, and core LaunchBox UI.


🧩 Use Cases

  • A user prefers a brighter UI during daytime use

  • A user wants LaunchBox to match their Windows appearance setting

  • Users with visual preferences or accessibility needs can choose the theme that works best for them

  • LaunchBox feels more consistent across main views and settings


šŸ“¦ Benefits

  • Provides a complete built in light theme option

  • Improves visual consistency across the application

  • Aligns LaunchBox with modern desktop app behavior

  • Reduces reliance on third party themes for basic appearance preferences

  • Improves accessibility and comfort for users with different display needs


āš ļø Considerations

  • Needs consistent styling across dialogs and embedded UI areas

  • Should preserve existing dark theme behavior by default

  • ā€œFollow systemā€ should update reliably when the OS theme changes

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  • AstroBob changed status to Open To Community
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    Jun 4

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    Hi there!

    Thanks so much for submitting this request and for taking the time to explain your use case — that context is always super helpful.

    I’ve gone ahead and fleshed out the main idea using the info you provided, and I’m opening it up to the community for further discussion and feedback. Please let me know if this fleshed-out version doesn’t match your original intended request.

    Feel free to let me know if you have any extra thoughts, examples, or edge cases you think might be relevant!

    Cheers,
    The LaunchBox team