peterfajdiga / peterfajdiga/karousel

[Bug] Karousel prevents windows from opening on other virtual desktops

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Description

Karousel version: 0.13
Plasma version: 6.3.5
X11 / Wayland: Wayland

Description:
Window rules which dictate what virtual desktops to open windows on do not work under karousel.

Test case:

  1. Two virtual desktops
  2. Have Firefox open on virtual desktop 2 via a window rule
  3. While on desktop 1, open Firefox
  4. Firefox opens on desktop one

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Research direction

Start by reproducing the Firefox window-rule case with Karousel 0.13 on Plasma 6.3.5 under Wayland, using two virtual desktops. Trace Karousel's window-placement handling and verify that a window rule targeting desktop 2 is respected when Firefox is opened from desktop 1.

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Assessment

Tech stack
typescript
Domain
desktop
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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