Bug 488259

Summary:	Documentation and implementation differ for installing KWin scripts
Product:	[Plasma] kwin	Reporter:	Matthias <shalokshalom>
Component:	scripting	Assignee:	KWin default assignee <kwin-bugs-null>
Status:	REPORTED ---
Severity:	normal
Priority:	NOR
Version First Reported In:	unspecified
Target Milestone:	---
Platform:	Other
OS:	Linux
Latest Commit:		Version Fixed/Implemented In:
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Attachments:	Screenshot 1 Screenshot 2

Description Matthias 2024-06-09 15:10:25 UTC

Created attachment 170294 [details]
Screenshot 1

SUMMARY

The docs say I may import a KPackage via the systemsettings GUI
The KDialog window of said KCM asks for a .kwinscript instead. 

STEPS TO REPRODUCE
1. https://develop.kde.org/docs/plasma/kwin/#packaging-kwin-scripts
2. See screenshot

Operating System: Garuda Linux 
KDE Plasma Version: 6.0.5
KDE Frameworks Version: 6.2.0
Qt Version: 6.7.1
Kernel Version: 6.9.3-zen1-1-zen (64-bit)
Graphics Platform: Wayland
Processors: 16 × AMD Ryzen 7 5800U with Radeon Graphics
Memory: 13,5 GiB of RAM
Graphics Processor: AMD Radeon Graphics
Manufacturer: LENOVO
Product Name: 82L0
System Version: Yoga Slim 7 Carbon 14ACN6

Comment 1 Matthias 2024-06-09 15:10:43 UTC

Created attachment 170295 [details]
Screenshot 2

Comment 2 Matthias 2024-06-09 15:14:21 UTC

I should add, that I installed successful (but didnt bring my script to work, yet) via the also promoted kpackagetool. 

That means there could be the option to import via the KPackage format, as this seems to be supported on the command line already.