Linux @lemmy.ml dysprosium @lemmy.dbzer0.com 8 mo. ago

help me port this simple extension to GNOME 45

For reference: https://github.com/trflynn89/gnome-shell-volume-scroller

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GNOME Shell 45 moved to ESM (ECMAScript modules). That means you MUST use the standard import declaration instead of relying on the previous imports.* approach.

https://gjs.guide/extensions/upgrading/gnome-shell-45.html

So the imports in your extensions is changed from:

const Clutter = imports.gi.Clutter; const Gio = imports.gi.Gio; const Main = imports.ui.main; const Volume = imports.ui.status.volume;

to

import Clutter from 'gi://Clutter'; import Gio from 'gi://Gio'; import * as Main from 'resource:///org/gnome/shell/ui/main.js' import * as Volume from 'resource:///org/gnome/shell/ui/status/volume.js';
- well that's what I tried, but how would I know where Volume is located in the path 'gi:// ... '. Is there any way of browsing / exploring the jave files to that I can actually know what the path is?
  
  I edited my comment with an example for your code and my best advice for figuring out the path of gnome shell imports is by browsing /usr/share/gnome-shell/js/, the docs are not very helpful.
FYI There's an active fork that supports Gnome 45.
- Ah good. I couldn't find any. But still, I'm wondering how to port extensions. I've got more, even some self-made.
  
  I would suggest looking at the GNOME developer guide.
What's the use case of this extension? It might be too confusing for the users.
- to scroll on the top panel to change volume, is the use case of course. I put the github link for reference.
  
  I think only problem lies with the last line. Importing Volume is done differently now.
  
  Do I miss something? I already can do that in the latest fedora natively.
That looks correct according to the Developer Guide

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