Bug 394290 - Add a search field in the network list of the NetworkManager applet
Summary: Add a search field in the network list of the NetworkManager applet
Status: RESOLVED FIXED
Alias: None
Product: plasmashell
Classification: Plasma
Component: Networks widget (other bugs)
Version First Reported In: master
Platform: Other Linux
: NOR normal
Target Milestone: 1.0
Assignee: Jan Grulich
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Reported: 2018-05-15 19:25 UTC by Nikolaos Kakouros
Modified: 2024-12-23 18:26 UTC (History)
2 users (show)

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Version Fixed/Implemented In: 5.16
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Description Nikolaos Kakouros 2018-05-15 19:25:37 UTC
Typically, in an appartment, the list of wireless networks is huge. I touwl be useful to have a search field on the top of the list in the NetworkManager applet to filter the wireless networks available
Comment 1 Jan Grulich 2018-05-16 06:04:24 UTC
There might be a long list, but those you use are at the top usually.
Comment 2 Nikolaos Kakouros 2018-06-28 12:59:18 UTC
I am sorry to reopen this, but I have a new use case. 

I have added a vpn connection. The networks are listed in alphabetical order and the vpn connection, although already used in the past, follows this ordering. My connection starts with 'U' and as such shows really down the list.

Having a search field that is prefocused when opening the network list would allow for a really powerful workflow:

- Hit shortcut for network manager applet (in my case Meta+Shift+N)
- Type the name of the target network until it is the first in the list
- Hit enter to connect.

Right now, you have to use the mouse to connect.
Comment 3 postix 2019-02-05 10:09:01 UTC
(In reply to Nikolaos Kakouros from comment #0)
> I touwl be useful to have a search field on the top of the list in the
> NetworkManager applet to filter the wireless networks available

https://phabricator.kde.org/D18607
(Add a popup search bar to the plasma-nm applet)

This topic is very similar to 
https://bugs.kde.org/show_bug.cgi?id=344789
([RFE] Network Management needs options for filters and search)
Comment 4 Jan Grulich 2019-02-12 06:54:54 UTC
Search field will be in Plasma 5.16.
Comment 5 Ben Cooksley 2024-12-23 18:26:02 UTC
Bulk transfer as requested in T17796