obsproject / obsproject/obs-studio

Projector window - no titlebar (Wayland, Gnome)

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Description

Operating System Info

Other

Other OS

Linux

OBS Studio Version

27.2.4

OBS Studio Version (Other)

No response

OBS Studio Log URL

https://obsproject.com/logs/xV__iKzOBdld9tor

OBS Studio Crash Log URL

No response

Expected Behavior

After launching projector window it should have a titlebar with proper window controls.

Current Behavior

It opens window without decoration / controls of any sorts.

Steps to Reproduce
  1. Create a screen / window capture.
  2. Launch preview window
Anything else we should know?

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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

Start by reproducing the projector window issue on Linux with Wayland and GNOME using the listed steps, then trace the projector window entry point. Verify that the window displays a titlebar and working controls without regressing other projector-window behavior.

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Assessment

Tech stack
linux
Domain
desktop, operating-systems
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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