this thing started to grow way too fast https://github.com/charlesrocket/topbar

#quickshell #freebsd

@dobbie003 @jloc0 @thesaigoneer
My cava sound animation is now real 😈
It has a python backend with pycairo overwriting a temp file every 50ms.
The mixer is now integrated into the application.

https://youtu.be/oHw8_CFweM8

#slackware #mpd #quickshell #python

Just spent ~3h trying to debug why the `itemAt(index: int)` method of a `Repeater` always returns `null` to just realize that the objects instantiated by a `Repeater` are not available instantly, and so I need to my do property assignments in `Component.onCompleted` instead.

Why can't ppl just write good, comprehensive docs???

https://doc.qt.io/qt-6/qml-qtquick-repeater.html#itemAt-method

#qt #qml #quickshell #ui #programming

Installed Niri on my Endeavour OS, along the Noctalia shell (from git). It's ok, but it's missing lots of things, like showing which keyb language is active, or setting up when the machine should sleep etc. Also, it thinks I'm in Tokyo... Other than that, it looks cool. But I gotta say, I'm not so keen on tiling window managers, although I use them from time to time.

#linux #opensource #foss #niri #theme #quickshell #noctaliashell #endeavouros

I'm too old to spend a lot of time ricing my arch linux setup. What I have landed on is base Arch, Niri, and Noctalia Shell. The problem with Noctalia vs Dank Material Shell is that you have to spin up your own automatic lock and suspend.

For anyone who needs this (probably not a lot) I wrote up my notes on configuring swayidle with systemd and Niri: https://andrew-mccall.com/blog/2026/01/configure-swayidle-for-niri-and-noctalia-quickshell/

#Linux #Wayland #Quickshell #Noctalia #Foss #Niri #WindowManager #Arch #ArchLinux

Just finished notification state restore in my #desktopshell... I'm glad it's finally over

#ricing #quickshell