Bug 515842 - Implement "unlockOnPress" from libxkbcommon 1.11.0
Summary: Implement "unlockOnPress" from libxkbcommon 1.11.0
Status: CONFIRMED
Alias: None
Product: systemsettings
Classification: Applications
Component: kcm_keyboard (other bugs)
Version First Reported In: unspecified
Platform: Bazzite Linux
: NOR normal
Target Milestone: ---
Assignee: Plasma Bugs List
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Reported: 2026-02-10 23:08 UTC by Daniel
Modified: 2026-02-11 09:08 UTC (History)
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Description Daniel 2026-02-10 23:08:25 UTC 
SUMMARY
libxkbcommon 1.11.0 introduced new feature called "unlockOnPress" which is currently not exposed by KDE keyboard settings.
https://github.com/xkbcommon/libxkbcommon/blob/master/NEWS.md#libxkbcommon-1110--2025-08-08
This implement long requested feature (18 years old). 

STEPS TO REPRODUCE
1. Open KDE system settings -> Keyboard -> Key bindings 

OBSERVED RESULT
1. There is no option to enable "unlockOnPress" for lock modifiers 

EXPECTED RESULT
1. Option to enable "unlockOnPress" for lock modifiers 


SOFTWARE/OS VERSIONS
Linux/KDE Plasma: Bazzite 43
KDE Plasma Version: 6.5.5
KDE Frameworks Version:  6.22.0
Qt Version: 6.10.1

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
libxkbcommon-1.11.0-1.fc43.x86_64 installed on the system