linuxmint / linuxmint/sticky

[Bug] App icon and window title incorrect under Wayland (shows Wayland logo and "python3")

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Description

Description:
Describe the bug
When running the application on a Wayland session, the taskbar icon displays the generic Wayland logo instead of the app's icon, and the window title/app name in the system panel appears as python3 instead of the expected application name (Sticky).

To Reproduce

Launch the app in a Linux desktop environment running Wayland.

Check the taskbar/panel icon and window title.

Expected behavior

The application should display its proper app icon in the taskbar.

The window title/application name in the panel/dock should display the app name (Sticky or Notas) instead of python3.

Possible Cause
The issue is likely due to missing desktop integration for Wayland (such as setting the desktop_file_name / app_id in Qt/GTK so Wayland can map the running process to its .desktop entry), especially if the app was primarily built/tested for X11 (e.g., Linux Mint/Cinnamon).

Desktop Environment / System Info:
OS: Cachy Os (Arch)
Desktop Environment: KDE Plasma
Display Server: Wayland

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First steps

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  3. Fork the repository and make your change on a branch.
  4. Open a pull request that references the issue number.

Research direction

No source file or test is named. First reproduce the issue by launching Sticky in a KDE Plasma Wayland session and inspect how the application configures its desktop integration, including the desktop_file_name or app_id mentioned in the report. Done means the taskbar shows the app icon and the panel identifies the application as Sticky or Notas rather than python3.

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Assessment

Tech stack
python
Domain
desktop
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Quiet
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
55/100

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