hybar

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action-oriented high bar communication

Features

Core

2-Button Action Bar: Quick access to guild chat and yell macros
Draggable Interface: Position the bar anywhere on your screen
TBC Classic Anniversary: Built specifically for Burning Crusade Classic Anniversary Edition (Interface 20505)

Appearance & Customization

Transparency Control: Adjust bar opacity from 0-100%
Scale Slider: Resize the bar from 50% to 200%
High-Contrast Mode: Enhanced visibility option for accessibility
Visual Feedback: Fade animations, hover effects, unlock indicator

Configuration

Expanded Settings Panel: Organized sections for Behavior, Appearance, and Position
Position Management: Reset button and live position preview
Sound Feedback: Optional audio confirmation on button clicks
Keyboard Navigation: Full Tab/Arrow key support with focus indicators

Accessibility

Combat Protection: Safe handling during combat lockdown
Tooltips: Helpful descriptions for all controls
Color-Coded Controls: Visual priority indicators

Installation

Via CurseForge (Recommended)

Visit the hybar CurseForge page
Download using the CurseForge client or manually download the latest version
The addon will be automatically installed to your WoW addons folder

Manual Installation

Download the latest release from the Releases page
Extract the hybar folder to your WoW addons directory:
- Windows: C:\Program Files (x86)\World of Warcraft\_anniversary_\Interface\AddOns\
- macOS: /Applications/World of Warcraft/_anniversary_/Interface/AddOns/
Restart WoW or type /reload if already in-game

Usage

Slash Commands

Command	Description
`/hybar`	Open configuration panel
`/hellyeahbar`	Open configuration panel (alias)
`/hyb`	Open configuration panel (alias)
`/hybar reset`	Reset all settings to defaults
`/hybar status`	Display current settings
`/hybar help`	Show available commands

Action Bar Buttons

Button 1 (Rally Cry icon): Sends "hell yeah brother" to /y (yell chat)
Button 2 (Green Dragon icon): Sends "hell yeah brother" to /g (guild chat)

Moving the Bar

Open the config panel with /hybar
Uncheck "Lock Position"
Drag the action bar to your desired location
Check "Lock Position" to prevent accidental movement

Configuration

The configuration panel (350x420px) is organized into sections:

Behavior

Enable: Show/hide the action bar
Lock Position: Prevent the bar from being moved
Welcome Message: Display a welcome message when logging in
Sound Feedback: Play sound on button clicks

Appearance

Transparency: Adjust bar opacity (0-100%)
Scale: Resize the bar (50-200%)
High-Contrast Mode: Enhanced visibility borders

Position

Reset Position: Return bar to default center location
Position Preview: Shows current anchor point and coordinates

All settings are saved per character and persist across sessions.

Development

Interested in contributing? Check out our CONTRIBUTING.md for guidelines on:

Reporting bugs
Suggesting features
Submitting code changes
Development setup and testing procedures
Code style guidelines

Project Structure

hybar/
├── locales/          # Localization strings
├── util/             # Utility functions
├── conf/             # Configuration logic and UI
├── bar/              # Action bar implementation
├── core/             # Event handlers and initialization
├── functions/        # Slash commands
└── hybar.toc         # Addon metadata and file loading order

Support & Community

Issues: Report bugs or request features
CurseForge: hybar on CurseForge
Email: cam@raincamp.ai

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License. See LICENSE for details.

Acknowledgments

special thanks to ExtraThiccText for the inspiration