PlasmaZones v1.8.4

PlasmaZones v1.8.4

Added

• Shader preset load/save in editor ShaderSettingsDialog
• Preview shader effects in zone editor ([#132])
• Restore window size immediately when dragging between zones ([#133])

Fixed

• Overlay follows cursor when dragging to another monitor ([#136])
• Defer window resize until drag release; keep restore-to-float on unsnap
• Hide shader preview overlay when dialogs open or app loses focus
• PR review feedback for shader preview

Removed

• Dead zoneGeometryDuringDrag slot

Installation

Arch Linux (AUR):

yay -S plasmazones  # or plasmazones-bin

Arch Linux (manual):

sudo pacman -U plasmazones-1.8.4-1-x86_64.pkg.tar.zst

Ubuntu/Debian (25.10+):

sudo dpkg -i plasmazones_1.8.4-1_amd64.deb
sudo apt-get install -f  # Install dependencies if needed

Fedora:

sudo dnf install plasmazones-1.8.4-1.fc43.x86_64.rpm

Universal Linux (AppDir):
For Fedora Atomic, Steam Deck, or non-root user installation:

tar xzf plasmazones-1.8.4-linux-x86_64.tar.gz
cd plasmazones-linux-x86_64
./install.sh

Post-Installation

systemctl --user enable --now plasmazones.service
systemsettings kcm_plasmazones