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[Cassidy James <c@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

See: https://blueprints.launchpad.net/elementaryos/+spec/plug-desktop-shell

Desktop Plug
===========

We should ship a plug to configure and tweak various parts of the Pantheon
desktop. This would essentially be a safer interface to tweak the GSettings
keys (or *shudder* config files) of the shell including:

* Panel
* Dock
* Slingshot
* Window Manager

Panel
------

The user should be able to choose the hide mode of the panel (if that's
implemented). We could also potentially have some theming options available.

Dock
-----

The user should be able to choose the hide mode of the dock. We could also
potentially have some theming options available.

Slingshot
---------

The user should be able to change the grid and icon sizes of the launcher.
They should also be able to toggle the view switcher on/off.

Window Manager
------------------

The user should be able to change/configure some shell settings such as
hotcorners, the Aeroesque "snap" option, dynamic workspaces, and other
options made available through GSettings.
On Jul 21, 2012 11:10 PM, "Daniel Foré" <daniel@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> I'm +1 on a Shell plug. Might want to call it something better like..
> Desktop or something. I wouldn't mind having it as a default plug either.
>
> You should start a blueprint Cass, and hopefully someone will mock it up.
>
> Best Regards,
> Daniel Foré
>
> El jul 21, 2012, a las 8:00 p.m., Cassidy James <cassidy@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> escribió:
>
> > Has anyone mocked up or started developing a sort of shell plug for
> Switchboard? I'm thinking we could combine things like Slingshot,
> WingPanel, Plank, and Gala settings all into one (likely non-default)
> "tweak" sort of plug. You'd be able to easily change hotcorners and
> Slingshot's size and the Plank theme (all somewhat advanced tweaks but
> perfectly supported under the hood).
> >
> > I know it's not something that would be a priority or shipped by
> default, but it could be a nice project for someone wanting to hack with
> Granite, Switchboard, and GSettings. Also, it'd be popular with the
> so-called tweakers. xD
> >
> > Let me know what you all think.
> >
> > Regards,
> > Cassidy James
>
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