Linux PowerToys v0.5 | Fancy Zones and Awake utilities - Proof of Concept
Linux PowerToys v0.5 Release Notes
We are thrilled to announce the release of Linux PowerToys v0.5! This version represents a significant milestone as a proof of concept for our desktop-agnostic software, bringing the popular Microsoft PowerToys utilities to the Linux platform. While currently focused on Gnome, this release sets the stage for future expansion to support various desktop environments.
Key Features:
- FancyZones: Experience the power of FancyZones, an innovative window manager that enables advanced window layout customization. Effortlessly organize and snap windows into predefined zones to enhance productivity and streamline multitasking on your Linux desktop.
- Awake: Introducing Awake, a handy utility designed to prevent your computer from entering sleep or idle mode. Whether you're working on a critical task or watching a movie, Awake ensures that your system stays awake as long as you need it, saving you from interruptions and inconvenience.
In this pre-release version, Linux PowerToys 0.5 showcases the implementation of FancyZones and Awake utilities, providing a sneak peek into their potential on the Linux platform. While these two utilities are the highlights of this release, they signify the beginning of a broader range of PowerToys-inspired functionalities for Linux.
We invite you to join our community and contribute to the development of Linux PowerToys. Your feedback, suggestions, and contributions are invaluable in shaping the future of this software. Whether you are a developer, designer, or passionate Linux user, there are various ways to get involved and make a difference.
Stay tuned for future updates and exciting developments as we continue to expand the Linux PowerToys feature set and enhance the Linux user experience.
We value your feedback and encourage you to share your experiences and suggestions to help us improve and refine Linux PowerToys!
Please note that Linux PowerToys 0.5 is still under active development, and while FancyZones and Awake are functional, they may contain minor bugs or incomplete features.
How to run
Extract the archive and go into the extracted folder. Then run the executable linuxpowertoys. The environment variable GSETTINGS_SCHEMA_DIR must be set properly. The following is an example command to execute Linux PowerToys:
GSETTINGS_SCHEMA_DIR=$GSETTINGS_SCHEMA_DIR:~/.local/share/gnome-shell/extensions/gSnap@micahosborne/schemas/:~/.local/share/gnome-shell/extensions/caffeine@patapon.info/schemas/ ./linuxpowertoys