raelgc/scudcloud

Feature request: integration with indicator-messages (Messaging Menu)

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#63 opened on Apr 9, 2015

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Description

It would be awesome if ScudCloud could be integrated with the messaging menu.

I realize channels are already listed in the application's unity dock context menu, but that means they're not listed with channels from other messaging applications.

Similarly, it's possible to manage available/away status directly within the app, but not as a part of managing your overall available/away status through the messaging menu.

Contributor guide

Tech stack
python
Domain
desktop
Issue type
feature
DifficultyEstimated implementation difficulty for a new contributor, from 1 for very small changes to 5 for expert-level work.
4
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.
stale
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
mostly clear
Prerequisites
PythonGTK/GLib basicsUbuntu MessagingMenu API
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
30
Research direction
Investigate the Ubuntu MessagingMenu specification and existing implementations in other applications. Examine ScudCloud's current Unity integration (dock context menu) in the codebase to understand the architecture. Look for any existing branches or comments about messaging menu implementation. The key files are likely in the UI layer, possibly using PyGTK or similar. Start by reading the Ubuntu wiki on MessagingMenu and then explore ScudCloud's source to identify where to add the integration.