ValveSoftware / ValveSoftware/steam-devices

Please consider submitting udev rules upstream

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Description

Please, consider submitting the udev rules to upstream (systemd). Here is an example how to do it: systemd/systemd#20561.

This will help users who use flatpak steam (or appimage if there is a steam appimage).

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First steps

  1. Read the whole issue, then the project's contributing guide.
  2. Comment on the issue to say you are picking it up — it saves two people doing the same work.
  3. Fork the repository and make your change on a branch.
  4. Open a pull request that references the issue number.

Research direction

Read the referenced systemd/systemd#20561 example, then inspect this repository's device list and udev-rule context. Determine the upstream submission requirements and confirm that the relevant Steam device permissions are represented upstream; done means a submitted or accepted systemd change, not merely a local rule update.

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Assessment

Tech stack
linux
Domain
operating-systems
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
38/100

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