When I released the Desktop Cube Extension, many people requested to revive one of the most useless features of Linux desktop history: Setting windows on fire! This extension is not only more useless than the cube, but it is also much more hacky. So I expect some bug! Let's incinerate them all!
| Name | Preview |
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| Fire The classic effect inspired by Compiz. However, this is implemented using a GLSL shader and not with a particle system like in the old days. |
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| Matrix Turn your windows into a shower of green letters! The color is actually configurable. Only available in GNOME Shell 40+ |
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| T-Rex Attack Destroy your windows with a series of violent slashes! Only available in GNOME Shell 40+ |
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| TV-Effect This is a very simple effect to demonstrate that this extension could also be used in a more professional environment. |
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You can either install the Burn-My-Windows extension from extensions.gnome.org (a), download a stable release
from GitHub (b) or clone the latest version directly with git (c).
This is the easiest way to install the Burn-My-Windows extension. Just head over to extensions.gnome.org and flip the switch! If you want to use a more up-to-date version, you can try one of the methods listed below.
Execute this command to download the latest stable release:
wget https://github.com/Schneegans/Burn-My-Windows/releases/latest/download/burn-my-windows@schneegans.github.com.zipInstall it by executing the following command. If you have the Burn-My-Windows extension already installed and want to upgrade to
the latest version, append the --force flag in order to overwrite existing installs of the Burn-My-Windows extension.
gnome-extensions install burn-my-windows@schneegans.github.com.zipThen restart GNOME Shell with Alt + F2, r + Enter. Or logout / login if you are on Wayland. Then you can enable the extension with the Gnome Tweak Tool, the Extensions application or with this command:
gnome-extensions enable burn-my-windows@schneegans.github.comYou should not clone the Burn-My-Windows extension directly to the ~/.local/share/gnome-shell/extensions directory as this may get overridden occasionally!
Execute the clone command below where you want to have the source code of the extension.
git clone https://github.com/Schneegans/Burn-My-Windows.git
cd Burn-My-WindowsNow you will have to install the extension.
The make command below compiles the locales, schemas and resources, creates a zip file of the extension and finally installs it with the gnome-extensions tool.
make installThen restart GNOME Shell with Alt + F2, r + Enter. Or logout / login if you are on Wayland. Then you can enable the extension with the Gnome Tweak Tool, the Extensions application or with this command:
gnome-extensions enable burn-my-windows@schneegans.github.com
I want to contribute!That's great! Here are some basic rulles to get you started: Commits should start with a Capital letter and should be written in present tense (e.g. 🎉 Add cool new feature instead of 🎉 Added cool new feature). You should also start your commit message with one applicable emoji. This does not only look great but also makes you rethink what to add to a commit. Make many but small commits!
| Emoji | Description |
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🎉 :tada: |
When you added a cool new feature. |
🔧 :wrench: |
When you added a piece of code. |
♻️ :recycle: |
When you refactored a part of the code. |
✨ :sparkles: |
When you applied clang-format. |
🌐 :globe_with_meridians: |
When you worked on translations. |
🎨 :art: |
When you improved / added assets like themes. |
💄 :lipstick: |
When you worked on the UI of the preferences dialog. |
🚀 :rocket: |
When you improved performance. |
📝 :memo: |
When you wrote documentation. |
🪲 :beetle: |
When you fixed a bug. |
💞 :revolving_hearts: |
When a new sponsor is added or credits are updated. |
✔️ :heavy_check_mark: |
When you worked on checks or adjusted the code to be compliant with them. |
🔀 :twisted_rightwards_arrows: |
When you merged a branch. |
🔥 :fire: |
When you removed something. |
🚚 :truck: |
When you moved / renamed something. |