linuxmint / linuxmint/cinnamon-spices-applets
buggy behavior when monitor max brightness value is not 100
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- Dominant language
- JavaScript
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Description
Applet version/Build date
1.3.1 (2026-08-21 19:07:20)
Cinnamon version
6.6.99
Distribution
Linux Mint 22.3 x86_64
Graphics hardware and driver used
Radeon RX 6950 XT with amdgpu driver
Applet name and maintainer
ddcci-multi-monitor@tim-we @GingerGigiCat
What happened?
My monitor's max brightness value (as reported by ddcutil getvcp 10) is 50, causing only the left half of the brightness slider (up to 50) to function, while the right half does absolutely nothing.
Other information
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Research direction
Start with the ddcci-multi-monitor@tim-we applet named in the report and trace how it maps the monitor's DDC/CI VCP 10 brightness range to the slider. Reproduce the issue with a monitor whose reported maximum brightness is 50. Done means the full slider remains usable and brightness changes across the monitor's actual 0–50 range.
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Assessment
- Tech stack
- javascript
- Domain
- desktop
- Issue type
- Bug
- Difficulty
- 2/5
- Estimated time
- 1-3 hours
- Activity status
- Active
- Clarity
- Mostly clear
- Newbie friendliness
- 68/100