Scripts can't start until lighttable mode is active

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#580 opened on Apr 26, 2025 1 comment 0 reactions 1 assignee View on GitHub

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Description

https://github.com/darktable-org/darktable/pull/5959 fixed a darktable hanging issue by delaying scripts startup until the GUI entered lighttable.

Scripts that don't have a UI should be safe to start.

Scripts that do have a UI may be safe to start so that shortcut functionality is available without the UI being created until in lighttable mode.

Discussion: https://discuss.pixls.us/t/minor-problem-with-lua-scripts-only-loading-if-darktable-opens-lighttable-view/

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