Light and Dark Mode Support for the Default Theme

📋 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.


❗ 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


💡 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


📦 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


⚠️ Considerations

  • Needs consistent styling across dialogs and embedded UI areas

  • Should preserve existing dark theme behavior by default

  • “Follow system” should update reliably when the OS theme changes

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Status

Open To Community

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LaunchBox for Windows

Date

13 days ago

Author

deoni5

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