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##Screenshot

<img src="https://i.sstatic.net/mRgnq.png">

##About

StackApplet is a small status icon that sits in your desktop's notification area and alerts you to events that happen to your accounts. All StackExchange sites are supported. StackApplet will even go as far as fetching the site icon and rescaling it. The application is written in Python.

###License

[MIT License](http://www.opensource.org/licenses/mit-license.php)

###Download

Packages are available for the latest stable release (1.4).

For Debian-based distros:  
http://launchpad.net/stackapplet/1.4/1.4/+download/stackapplet_1.4.0_all.deb  
For Redhat-based distros:  
http://launchpad.net/stackapplet/1.4/1.4/+download/stackapplet-1.4.0-2.noarch.rpm  
Generic archive:  
http://launchpad.net/stackapplet/1.4/1.4/+download/stackapplet_1.4.0_all.tar.gz

###Platform

Any Linux PC running Gnome **or** supporting [AppIndicators](https://wiki.ubuntu.com/DesktopExperienceTeam/ApplicationIndicators). (Plans are underway for a Windows version)

##Contact

I can be reached at [email protected]

##Source

Available on Launchpad: http://launchpad.net/stackapplet