Bug 511097 - org.kde.plasma.systemtray applet does not load in Debian 14
Summary: org.kde.plasma.systemtray applet does not load in Debian 14
Status: RESOLVED DOWNSTREAM
Alias: None
Product: plasmashell
Classification: Plasma
Component: System Tray widget (other bugs)
Version First Reported In: 6.5.0
Platform: Other Linux
: NOR normal
Target Milestone: 1.0
Assignee: Plasma Bugs List
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Reported: 2025-10-25 14:01 UTC by arjenbalfoort
Modified: 2025-10-26 08:47 UTC (History)
2 users (show)

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Output of journalctl /usr/bin/plasmashell (3.82 KB, text/x-log)
2025-10-25 14:01 UTC, arjenbalfoort 		Details
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Description arjenbalfoort 2025-10-25 14:01:32 UTC 
Created attachment 186135 [details]
Output of journalctl /usr/bin/plasmashell

SUMMARY
org.kde.plasma.systemtray applet does not load in Debian 14 (testing, Forky).


STEPS TO REPRODUCE
1. Add org.kde.plasma.systemtray to panel or desktop.
2. Error window shows: "Error loading applet: package does not exist".


OBSERVED RESULT
An error window (see above)

EXPECTED RESULT
System Tray applet loaded and usable.

SOFTWARE/OS VERSIONS
Operating System: SolydXK EE 14 (Debian testing)
KDE Plasma Version: 6.3.6
KDE Frameworks Version: 6.18.0
Qt Version: 6.9.2
Kernel Version: 6.16.12+deb14+1-amd64 (64-bit)
Graphics Platform: Wayland


ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
See log file.
Comment 1 arjenbalfoort 2025-10-25 14:03:17 UTC 
Comment on attachment 186135 [details]
Output of journalctl /usr/bin/plasmashell

gdb plasmawindowed
set logging enabled on
set logging file org.kde.plasma.systemtray.log
run org.kde.plasma.systemtray

Did not add any new information.
Comment 2 Antonio Rojas 2025-10-25 14:06:25 UTC 
This is a packaging issue that you need to report to your distribution
Comment 3 arjenbalfoort 2025-10-25 15:17:30 UTC 
You are right.
I just installed plasma-workspace from unstable and that solved the issue. We now just have to wait until the package get into testing.