https://bugs.kde.org/show_bug.cgi?id=523729
Bug ID: 523729
Summary: Improve capabilities of KWin scripts and effects
Classification: Plasma
Product: kwin
Version First unspecified
Reported In:
Platform: Arch Linux
OS: Linux
Status: REPORTED
Severity: wishlist
Priority: NOR
Component: scripting
Assignee: [email protected]
Reporter: [email protected]
Target Milestone: ---
DESCRIPTION
KWin scripting and effects APIs are already capable enough for many purposes.
But several advanced features are non-existent, which are listed below along
with their use cases:
・ Inbound DBus messaging: Allow a script to listen for DBus messages, which
will allow detecting system states and acting accordingly. For example, a
script/effect can disable itself on low battery.
・ Create new DBus endpoints: For custom communication needs from an external
script.
・ Listen for inputs: Allow scripts/effects to listen for input device events,
which will allow implementing an on-screen key viewer for screen recording
purposes.
・ Synthesise input: Allow synthesising input events useful for building
accessibility tools. The desktop portal already has this functionality, but IMO
there is no way to do so from a script/effect. Paired with the input listener,
things such as mouse keys can be implemented separately from KWin core.
・ Interaction with the system: Allow some way to interact with the system,
such as accessing files, executing scripts, using external libraries, etc.
These may pose security risks, so they can be guarded by a set of permissions,
similar to browser extensions.
・ Allow temporary changes: Some things in KWin are persistent even when
modified from a script, which includes workspaces. It would be useful to have
separation of persistence from actions.
SOFTWARE/OS VERSIONS
Operating System: Arch Linux
KDE Plasma Version: 6.7.3
KDE Frameworks Version: 6.28.0
Qt Version: 6.11.1
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