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obs: Minimise to the system tray on launch.

$ obs --minimize-to-tray

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The command "obs --minimize-to-tray" is used to start the OBS (Open Broadcaster Software) application with a specific option enabled.

The "obs" part of the command refers to the executable file name or the program name itself. This identifies the OBS software, which is a popular open-source software used for capturing and streaming video content.

The "--minimize-to-tray" option is a specific command-line switch or argument that can be passed to OBS when launching it. This option instructs OBS to minimize itself to the system tray instead of closing completely when the user clicks the close button on its interface.

By enabling this option, OBS will essentially minimize itself to a small icon in the system tray, which is located in the notification area of the taskbar. This allows OBS to continue running in the background, while still being easily accessible for configuration or monitoring purposes.

This command is useful when you want to keep OBS running but want it to take up minimal screen space. It is commonly used by streamers or content creators who frequently need to access OBS settings or control the streaming process without having the main OBS window open and cluttering the desktop.

This explanation was created by an AI. In most cases those are correct. But please always be careful and never run a command you are not sure if it is safe.

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