timer auto darkmode light mode

[KitzWin]

Description of the new feature / enhancement

Add a PowerToys utility to schedule automatic switching between Dark Mode and Light Mode based on custom times. Include optional actions when the mode changes, like launching specific apps or scripts.

Key Features:

Set time-based schedule for dark/light mode.

Optionally launch apps or run scripts on mode switch.

Optional notifications when switching modes.

Why:
Improves user experience by adapting to time of day, reducing eye strain, and supporting productivity routines.

Scenario when this would be used?

Improve productivity by adjusting screen brightness and app availability according to time of day.

Help reduce eye strain during night hours by enabling dark mode automatically.

Support focus routines by launching certain apps (e.g., writing tools, meditation apps) at specific times.

Supporting information

No response

[daverayment]

/dup #1331

[microsoft-github-policy-service]

Hi! We've identified this issue as a duplicate of another one that already exists on this Issue Tracker. This specific instance is being closed in favor of tracking the concern over on the referenced thread. Thanks for your report!