# Tray

### The `tray` module allows you to create an icon in the operating system's notification area.

This icon can also have a context menu attached.

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## ProTip

Tray support in Linux.

On Linux distributions that only have app indicator support, users will need to install `libappindicator1` to make the tray icon work. See the full API documentation for more details about using Tray on Linux.