GNOME Shell Extension - Quake Terminal

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Overview

The GNOME Shell Extension - Quake Terminal enhances your desktop experience by providing a Quake-style terminal that can be summoned over any workspace with ease.

This extension offers the following features:

• Quick Activation: You can summon the Quake Terminal using a single keyboard shortcut or a customizable key combination, ensuring fast and efficient access.
• Workspace Integration: The Quake Terminal remains discreetly hidden in overview mode and during Alt+Tab switching, ensuring it doesn't obstruct your workspace when not in use.
• Multi-Display Support: You have the flexibility to choose which display screen the Quake Terminal should appear on, making it even more versatile and convenient.

Future Plans

• Adding a blur effect to the terminal actor, enhancing both aesthetics and overall appeal.

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Installation

Via GNOME Extensions Website

You can easily install the extension from the GNOME Extensions website:

Manual Installation

If you prefer manual installation, follow these steps:

1. Clone this repository to your system:

git clone https://github.com/diegodario88/quake-terminal.git

2. Run the provided installation script:

./scripts/install.sh

Contributing

Setup

1. Fork this repo on github
2. Clone your new repo
3. Browse to the root of the project and run the provided installation script:

./scripts/install.sh

4. Login and log back in to use the extensions
5. Making changes in .gschema.xml requires running:

glib-compile-schemas quake-terminal@diegodario88.github.io/schemas/

6. Repeat 3. and 4. after making code changes and 5. when necessary

Debugging

• Watch extensions logs

journalctl -f -o cat /usr/bin/gnome-shell

• Watch preferences window logs

journalctl -f -o cat /usr/bin/gjs

• watch GSettings updates:

dconf watch /org/gnome/shell/extensions/quake-terminal/

GJS docs

GNOME Shell Extensions dcoumentation and tutorial: https://gjs.guide/extensions/

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