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Comprehensive development knowledge base cataloging verified visual tree targets, configuration schemas, and companion mod settings across Windows 11 shell surfaces.

Windhawk Styler Wiki: Development Knowledge Base

Welcome to the Windhawk Themes Development Wiki. This comprehensive knowledge base catalogs verified visual tree element targets, dependency properties, control hierarchies, configuration schemas, and companion mod settings across all Windows 11 shell surfaces supported by Windhawk styler mods.

[!TIP] Extensive Technical Reference:
Every category in this wiki provides detailed architectural breakdowns, visual tree topology diagrams, complete selector tables with verified Windows 11 build ranges, top-level YAML configuration schemas, and companion mod settings with factory defaults.

📚 Primary Styler Categories

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    Wiki["Windhawk Styler Development Wiki"]
    Wiki --> Cat1["1. Start Menu Styler\n(/wiki/start-menu-styler/)"]
    Wiki --> Cat2["2. Taskbar Styler\n(/wiki/taskbar-styler/)"]
    Wiki --> Cat3["3. Notification Center Styler\n(/wiki/notification-center-styler/)"]
    Wiki --> Cat4["4. File Explorer Styler\n(/wiki/file-explorer-styler/)"]
    Wiki --> Cat5["5. Settings Styler\n(/wiki/settings-styler/)"]

1. Start Menu Styler (wiki/start-menu-styler/)

  • Start Menu Styler Overview: Mod architecture (StartMenuExperienceHost.exe), UWP visual tree hierarchy, and glass foundations.
  • Visual Tree Element Targets: Verified selectors for root frames (DropShadowDismissTarget), search pills, pinned items grid, recommendations, bottom navigation pane, and Phone Link companion cards.
  • Configuration Schema & Token Directives: Complete YAML schema including styleConstants, themeResourceVariables, controlStyles, WebView2 CSS injection (webContentStyles), and Shell Flyout Positions integration.

2. Taskbar Styler (wiki/taskbar-styler/)

  • Taskbar Styler Overview: WinUI 3 XAML island architecture (explorer.exe), taskbar glass surface styling, and visual state lighting.
  • Visual Tree Element Targets: Verified selectors for TaskbarFrame, task list button panels, active indicators, running progress bars, search boxes, system tray, and snap assist flyouts.
  • Configuration Schema & Token Directives: Complete YAML schema, styleConstants mechanics, multi-state @CommonStates rules, and click-through options.
  • Companion Mods Settings Reference: Factory defaults and technical settings schemas for Taskbar Clock Customization, Taskbar Tray and Icon Tweaks, Dynamic Island for Windows, and Start Button Colorizer.

3. Notification Center Styler (wiki/notification-center-styler/)

  • Notification Center Styler Overview: Process host migration (ShellHost.exe on 24H2 vs ShellExperienceHost.exe on older builds), Quick Settings, Calendar, and toast notifications.
  • Visual Tree Element Targets: Verified selectors for ControlCenterRegion, toggle buttons, AsyncSlider volume/brightness tracks, media player cards, calendar day items, and toast popups.
  • Configuration Schema & Token Directives: Complete YAML schema, token mechanics, dual-process handling, and double-blur mitigation patterns.

4. File Explorer Styler (wiki/file-explorer-styler/)

5. Settings Styler (wiki/settings-styler/)

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