diff --git a/yin_yang/__main__.py b/yin_yang/__main__.py
index 0f70f99..a4474c7 100755
--- a/yin_yang/__main__.py
+++ b/yin_yang/__main__.py
@@ -69,6 +69,7 @@ def systray_icon_clicked(reason: QSystemTrayIcon.ActivationReason):
                     help='toggles Yin-Yang',
                     action='store_true')
 parser.add_argument('--systemd', help='uses systemd journal handler and applies desired theme', action='store_true')
+parser.add_argument('--minimized', help='starts the program to tray bar', action='store_true')
 arguments = parser.parse_args()
 setup_logger(arguments.systemd)
 
@@ -81,6 +82,7 @@ def systray_icon_clicked(reason: QSystemTrayIcon.ActivationReason):
 elif arguments.systemd:
     theme_switcher.set_desired_theme()
 
+
 else:
     # load GUI
     config.add_event_listener(ConfigEvent.SAVE, daemon_handler.watcher)
@@ -138,6 +140,9 @@ def systray_icon_clicked(reason: QSystemTrayIcon.ActivationReason):
     else:
         logger.debug('System tray is unsupported')
 
-    window = main_window_connector.MainWindow()
-    window.show()
-    sys.exit(app.exec())
+    if arguments.minimized:
+        sys.exit(app.exec())
+    else:
+        window = main_window_connector.MainWindow()
+        window.show()
+        sys.exit(app.exec())