Bug 515185

Summary:	Apps autostarted by plasma at login do not abide by .desktop entry StartupNotify=false
Product:	[Plasma] plasmashell	Reporter:	Mitchell <sitback0706>
Component:	Startup process	Assignee:	Plasma Bugs List <plasma-bugs-null>
Status:	CONFIRMED ---
Severity:	minor	CC:	kde, nate, sitback0706
Priority:	NOR
Version First Reported In:	6.5.5
Target Milestone:	1.0
Platform:	Arch Linux
OS:	Linux
Latest Commit:		Version Fixed/Implemented In:
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Description Mitchell 2026-01-28 03:42:57 UTC

SUMMARY
When loading into a session, whether StartupNotify=false is set or not, the launch feedback cursor animation shows. This still happens with login scripts.

STEPS TO REPRODUCE
1. Add application to autostart
2. Disable launch feedback via GUI or by setting StartupNotify=false
2. Login to plasma

OBSERVED RESULT
Launch feedback occurs, bouncing cursor animation.

EXPECTED RESULT
Program launches in background with no feedback.

SOFTWARE/OS VERSIONS
Linux/KDE Plasma: Arch Linux
KDE Plasma Version: 6.5.5
KDE Frameworks Version: 6.22.0
Qt Version: 6.10.1