WayfireWM / WayfireWM/wayfire

hide or show a program

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Description

and is it possible to show or hide an application, for example a terminal?

I would like to ideally reproduce hdrop (or tdrop) with foot or alacritty.

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Research direction

The issue names no files, tests, or entry points. Start by reviewing Wayfire's window-management and compositor code, then clarify the required hide/show behavior and how foot or Alacritty should be controlled. Done should include an agreed interaction model and tests covering the behavior.

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Assessment

Tech stack
cpp
Domain
desktop
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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