- 1 year ago
How to stick window in windows os via chrome.windows.create/update
In Google Chrome, you can use the chrome.windows.create
and chrome.windows.update
APIs to create and update windows. However, there is no direct way to "stick" a window in the Windows OS using these APIs. The concept of "sticking" a window typically refers to making a window stay on top of other windows, also known as a "topmost" window.
To achieve the behavior of sticking a window on top of other windows, you can set the window's "alwaysOnTop" property to true
using the chrome.windows.update
API. This property will keep the window on top of other windows on the desktop.
Here's an example of how you can do it:
javascript// Create a new window
chrome.windows.create({
url: 'https://www.example.com',
type: 'normal', // Use 'popup' for a window without a toolbar and frame
}, function(newWindow) {
// Set the new window as always on top
chrome.windows.update(newWindow.id, {
alwaysOnTop: true
});
});
Keep in mind that the alwaysOnTop
property is available in Chrome extensions, not in regular web pages. To use these APIs, you need to develop a Chrome extension.
Additionally, please note that the behavior of making a window "always on top" might be considered intrusive to users, and it's essential to ensure that your application respects the user's preferences and does not hinder their ability to interact with other applications and windows on their desktop.