AprilNEA / AprilNEA/OpenLogi

[Feature]: On-screen indicator overlay for Function Keys like Caps Lock and Num Lock

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Description

### Pre-flight checklist

- [x] I searched existing issues and the [Roadmap](https://github.com/AprilNEA/OpenLogi#roadmap), and this isn't already tracked.

### Problem / motivation

Logi Options+ provides an on-screen overlay notification when toggling function and lock keys (such as Caps Lock and Num Lock). While certain Logitech keyboards feature physical LED indicators, many compact and wireless models omit them entirely to conserve power and maintain a minimalist design style.

Without a physical LED indicator, users lack clear visual feedback regarding key states, often leading to unintended inputs (e.g., typing passwords in the wrong case). Providing an on-screen overlay or visual status feedback bridges this hardware gap, ensuring users can verify lock states directly in their line of sight.

It looks like this:
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and on off state:

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### Proposed solution

Implement a lightweight, non-intrusive on-screen display (OSD) overlay that triggers when lock keys are toggled.

Trigger: Detect state changes for Caps Lock, Num Lock, and Scroll Lock.

Display: Show a semi-transparent, non-focus-stealing toast notification that auto-dismisses after 1–1.5 seconds.

Settings: Provide toggles to enable/disable the overlay per key type and adjust position/timeout.

### Alternatives considered

_No response_

### Related area(s)

- [ ] GUI
- [ ] CLI
- [ ] Button actions / remapping
- [ ] DPI
- [ ] SmartShift
- [ ] Per-application profiles
- [ ] Configuration (TOML)
- [ ] Auto-update
- [ ] Other

### Additional context

_No response_

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Research direction

No files, tests, or entry points are named in the issue. Start by locating the existing GUI and configuration entry points, then determine how lock-state changes are detected; done means an OSD for Caps Lock, Num Lock, and Scroll Lock with per-key settings, position, and timeout.

Written by the indexing model from the issue text.

Assessment

Tech stack
rust
Domain
desktop
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Active
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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