elkowar/eww

[BUG] Widgets are always on top in KDE

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#393 opened on Feb 5, 2022

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Description

Checklist before submitting an issue

  • I have searched through the existing closed and open issues for eww and made sure this is not a duplicate
  • I have specifically verified that this bug is not a common user error
  • I am providing as much relevant information as I am able to in this bug report (Minimal config to reproduce the issue for example, if applicable)

Description of the bug

I am not sure if this is meant to be, but widgets always draw above any of my windows and make the area un-clickable.

Reproducing the issue

Just start some widget.

This is my config:

(defpoll packages :interval "1h" "./scripts/get-packages -a")

(defwidget neofetchWidget []
  (box :orientation "v"
    :halign "center"
    :valign "center"
    
    (box :orientation "h";
      (box :orientation "v" :class "neofetch-symbols" :spacing 5;
        
        (label :class "os-label" :halign "end" :text "")
        (label :class "wm-label" :halign "end" :text "")
        (label :class "packages-label" :halign "end" :text "")
        (label :class "terminal-label" :halign "end" :text "")
        (label :class "uptime-label" :halign "end" :text ""))
      
      (box :orientation "v" :class "neofetch-information" :spacing 5;
        (label :class "os-label" :halign "end" :text "")
        (label :class "wm-label" :halign "end" :text "")
        (label :class "packages-label" :halign "end" :text "$packages")
        (label :class "terminal-label" :halign "end" :text "")
        (label :class "uptime-label" :halign "end" :text "")))))

(defwindow sidebar 
  :monitor 0
  :windowtype "dock"
  :wm-ignore true 
  :geometry (geometry :x "50px" :y "500px" :width "200px" :height "150px" :anchor "top left")
  (neofetchWidget))

Expected behaviour

The widgets get drawn "in the background" behind all windows.

Additional context

  • system: "x86_64-linux"
  • host os: Linux 5.10.93, NixOS, 21.11 (Porcupine)
  • eww version: 0.2.0
  • DE: Plasma 5.23.3
  • WM: KWin

Contributor guide

Tech stack
rust
Domain
desktop
Issue type
bug
DifficultyEstimated implementation difficulty for a new contributor, from 1 for very small changes to 5 for expert-level work.
3
Estimated timeA rough time range for an experienced contributor to investigate, implement, test, and prepare a pull request.
1-2 days
Activity statusHow available the issue appears right now: fresh, active, stale, blocked, or waiting on maintainer input.
active
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
mostly clear
Prerequisites
Rust programmingLinux windowing systemsKWin/Plasma basics
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
45
Research direction
Investigate how eww sets window types and layer properties, particularly the 'windowtype' and 'wm ignore' options. Look at the window creation code in src/window.rs or similar files. The user's config uses :windowtype 'dock' and :wm ignore true, which may cause the window to be always on top. Consider how other window managers handle this and whether eww should respect KWin's layer rules. Review comments in the issue for any suggested solutions.
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