diff --git a/src-tauri/src/init/mod.rs b/src-tauri/src/init/mod.rs
index 6d29ee7..1e3446e 100644
--- a/src-tauri/src/init/mod.rs
+++ b/src-tauri/src/init/mod.rs
@@ -11,6 +11,7 @@ use crate::{
     },
     state::init_app_state,
     system_tray::init_system_tray,
+    utilities::toggle_macos_accessory_mode,
 };
 
 pub mod lifecycle;
@@ -20,6 +21,7 @@ pub mod tracing;
 /// init and startup of everything.
 pub async fn launch_app() {
     init_logging();
+    toggle_macos_accessory_mode(false); // TODO: toggle true once figure out consolidated window management solution
     open_splash_window();
     update_app().await;
     init_app_state();
diff --git a/src-tauri/src/utilities.rs b/src-tauri/src/utilities.rs
index f75e7ab..7bd513c 100644
--- a/src-tauri/src/utilities.rs
+++ b/src-tauri/src/utilities.rs
@@ -27,3 +27,19 @@ macro_rules! lock_w {
         }
     }};
 }
+
+pub fn toggle_macos_accessory_mode(enabled: bool) {
+    #[cfg(target_os = "macos")]
+    {
+        use crate::get_app_handle;
+
+        let app = get_app_handle();
+        if enabled {
+            app.set_activation_policy(tauri::ActivationPolicy::Accessory)
+                .expect("Failed to set activation policy to accessory mode");
+        } else {
+            app.set_activation_policy(tauri::ActivationPolicy::Regular)
+                .expect("Failed to set activation policy to regular mode");
+        }
+    }
+}