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GNOME Shell extensions are small snippets that expand the functionality and features of GNOME Shell. These snippets are written in JavaScript and CSS.

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How to poweroff / reboot / suspend / hibernate Ubuntu 22.04 by two mouse clicks (not four as by default)?

How to remove confirmation menu when performing poweroff / reboot / suspend / hibernate actions? How to place this menu items without submenus? In Ubuntu 20.04 I used "Simpler Off Menu" ...
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Where is working "Simpler Off Menu" gnome-shell extension for Ubuntu 22.04?

For Ubuntu 20.04 extension can be installed from here. But for 22.04 it is not working. Where can I found working version and how to install it?
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What can I use as an alternative to yad's notification + menu in Ubuntu 22.04?

I have some scripts that use yad's notification + menu. It is ideal for my purposes. Unfortunately, the notification uses a discontinued method that no longer works in Gnome 42 on Ubuntu 22.04 — the ...
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How to connect Android to Ubuntu 22.04 Jellyfish?

I used GSConnect and F-droid until I upgraded to Jellyfish. Now the extension is not compatible with Jellyfish since it's not working on Firefox. I have tried Extension Manager, but it still doesn't ...
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How to hide the workspaces from the app picker?

So, basically, I don't want the workspaces to show in the applications menu (app picker?) window. They're already there when I click activities, so I don't need the redundancy. Solutions? I imagine I ...
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How to install GNOME Shell extensions in Ubuntu 22.04 LTS?

Using this guide which is for Ubuntu 20.04 (and worked successfully in that version with GNOME version 3.36.8) what are the installation requirements in 22.04 LTS to avoid the following error message? ...
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Ubuntu 21 end up freezes when GNOME Shell Extensions are active

Ubuntu freezes when GNOME Shell Extensions is activated, the first time the problem occurred when I upgraded from 20.04 to 21.10 and the problem persisted with the latest version 22.04 installed in ...
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"Although GNOME Shell integration extension is running, native host connector is not detected" error in 22.04

I upgraded my system from Ubuntu 20.04 LTS to 22.04 LTS and I'm now facing this error on the GNOME Shell extensions webpage: This was solved in previous versions, and I have tried these solutions: ...
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Gui Tools to get more info on Programs / Apps

I've used Ubuntu (20.04 atm), and looking for something to make it a bit more user friendly, given apt, snap, appimages, etc. that mean programs can be stored in all sorts of locations. While I like ...
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How to run GSConnect Gnome Extension

I've installed Gnome Shell Extension using Ubuntu 20.04. I was then able to install the Clipboard Indicator extension which then showed up on the top right of the screen (Systray?). I installed the ...
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files are removed from their origin when copied on external media

if I transfer data (drag and drop) on the icon of an external media ( hard drive, pendrive..) they are moved and original files are removed from their origin. If I open the window of the media, then ...
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Ubuntu 21: Top bar for all monitors

Since the update to the new Ubuntu 21 (particulary, in this moment, I'm on Ubuntu 21.10), due to the GNOME newer version 40+, I was no more able to use multi-monitor-add-on, so that I cannot have the ...
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How to remove sticky error message being overlayed on all screens of ubuntu, the message is displayed on all screens even after restarting?

I was installing some extension from https://extensions.gnome.org/ that extensions had some dependencies which was not met and hence it dumped an error message on my screen " System Infromations -...
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Is there a way to toggle the Do Not Disturb Button extension based off a Gnome Calendar description?

The Do Not Disturb Button extension is set to toggle on a keyboard shortcut (super+q). Is there any way to toggle it based on if I have "mute" in the event description in Gnome Calendar? I ...
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Hide Top Bar in overview

What I want to do: Hide the GNOME Panel while Overview/App Grid is open, but show it on the desktop. So when I go to my activities overview or look at my apps, the panel is not there. But when I am ...
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GNOME Shell Extension screen margin

I am in love with tweaking my shell, and I have a few extensions installed. One of which is Hide Top Bar. When enabled, my Desktop Icons (Desktop Icons: NEO/NG) shift up. This makes the top bar ...
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Although GNOME Shell integration extension is running, native host connector is not detected in ubuntu 21.10

I want to install the NetSpeed extension to monitor internet speed. but there is an error that say Although GNOME Shell integration extension is running, native host connector is not detected. Refer ...
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After screen shot unable to click on any other window or taskbar

So I have the screen shot (copy screen shot of area to clipboard) set to a hotkey which has been working for a couple weeks but now all of a sudden whenever I take a screenshot I'm unable to click on ...
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How to reset default top bar style

Today I was tinkering my Ubuntu 21.10. Looking for a way to configure my top panel, I installed the extensions Unite and Shell Configurator. All was fine until I removed Unite after realizing that it ...
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Gnome Extension not installing

I just did a fresh install of ubuntu and I installed the gnome shell like the website told me to and when I click on the switch toggle, it slides to On but nothing else happens, no prompt to install, ...
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Gnome shell extensions not working in Ubuntu 21.04 different error check everywhere

Note: Please read this carefully, i had googled a lot cant find any solution. I tried other answers too but they didn't worked for me Thanks to everyone in advance... Some detailed information about ...
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Cannot enable Shell extensions after having turned them off (ubuntu 21.10)

On ubuntu 21.10 after disabling a couple of extensions for troubleshooting gnome-shell RAM usage, I cannot longer enable them. Using the extensions app the toggle switch results disabled and the ...
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Why are my gnome extensions not listed in gsettings?

I want to automate my Ubuntu install and for that I also want to automatically install extensions and apply my settings. Unfortunately, if I install my extensions via the browser, I can not get my ...
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How to configure Hibernate button to not ask password for performing hibernate (for Simpler Off Menu extension for Ubuntu 20.04)

I configured hibernate as described here and installed Simpler Off Menu gnome-shell-extension with the help of this instruction. Hibernate button is working but every time requires password to allow ...
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Insert GNOME panel text to rightmost index

I am the author of the extension Mock Universal Menu, and am working on the next update. The problem is, I want to insert my text to the rightmost index of the left box. I want to do this because as ...
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How can I add a network drive to the system to see the available storage as I do with the root folder

I want to know if its possible to add a network drive to nautilus or (in my case) to Gnome system-monitor extension. Right Now I am writing in the fstab file the following lines: //IP-of-the-server/...
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Gnome Shell Extension disables highlight?

Zack here. I have installed a gnome extension: Panel Date Format. I put in my settings and all that, and next thing I know, my clock no longer highlights when I hover over it. It's not anything ...
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Why does nothing happen when trying to install dash to dock extension?

I just installed Ubuntu 20.04 and I am trying to install extensions from https://extensions.gnome.org/. I installed the addon for Firefox to load them from the browser, but when I turn the extension ...
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Any alternative to the gnome3 desktop-profile-manager extension?

I am looking for a way to easily change profiles between three environments with different monitor setups, I regularly plug my laptop in. Currently I have 3 monitors.xml files, that I switch each time ...
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How can I change my gnome shell theme (user themes extension) using the terminal?

I want to change my gnome shell theme from the user-theme extension using the terminal. I did dconf watch / to check what changing the theme does and the path it gave me was /org/gnome/shell/...
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How to install GNOME Shell Extensions using Firefox Snap? [duplicate]

Firefox on Ubuntu 21.10 has migrated from .deb to Snap. Now, I cannot install GNOME Shell Extensions, such as Night Theme Switcher, from the extensions store. Is there a good way to install GNOME ...
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Gnome tweaks extension tab missing

I installed gnome tweaks with sudo apt install gnome-tweaks Then it doesnt show the extensions tab. I reinstalled it but no use I watched numerous YouTube tutorial so see wether it's a mistake in ...
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GNOME extension is incompatible

I used Ubuntu 20.04 for a few months. This is the third I'm using Ubuntu 21.10 and I cannot install this GNOME extension: Emoji Selector How can I fix this?
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Gnome extensions under Ubuntu 21.10

I have upgraded from 21.04 to 21.10 having first switched off my gnome extensions as I have had problems upgrading with Gnome extensions switched on in the past. The upgrade seems to have worked ok ...
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Google chrome app icon not showing up in the default app drawer after distro upgrade from 20.04 LTS to 21.10

I first upgraded my distro from 20.04 LTS to 21.04 and then to 21.10 two days back. Ever since i'm facing some problems.At first i had to reinstall firefox and spotify apps because they were missing ...
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Clock Override alternative?

I've used Clock Override for some time and am very happy with the formatting options it lets me choose. After I upgraded to Ubuntu 21.10, I found that that format needed re-applying, and that's when I ...
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Gnome browser addon for installing extensions does not work on Firefox in Ubuntu 21.10 [duplicate]

I recently upgraded to Ubuntu 21.10 and found that the browser addon for installing Gnome extensions doesn't seem to be working with Firefox. I get the following error when I visit https://extensions....
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How to get "send/share via gsconnect" actions on nautilus actions in ubuntu 20.04?

Is there a way to add "share via gsconnect" option in nautilus actions?
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GNOME Shell integration extension is running, native host connector is not detected in 21.10

I have followed the Q&A in this link: Although GNOME Shell integration extension is running, native host connector is not detected But still no working in any browser Chrome, Brave nor Firefox. I ...
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Problem with installing gnome shell extentions via chrome

I can't install any extentions from https://extensions.gnome.org/. When I swithed the button, nothing happens, no pop-ups for accepting the installation. When I reload the page, the button switches ...
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Why does my window or application minimize when its child process exists?

I am experiencing a strange issue with Ubuntu 18.04 that I don't know could have been caused by a wrong configuration or a conflict from recent application installs. What happened was whenever the ...
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Can't install gnome extensions, fresh 20.04

When open extensions.gnome.org and open any extension, I can press button on/off. It switches but nothing happens, no message about installation pop up. Previously, a year ago, on other machines with ...
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Some applications are broken after installing gnome-shell-extensions

Some of my apps have lost their icons, and they won't start when I left-click them. That is, nothing happened, or, nothing appeared in the top left corner screen, besides the "Activities" ...
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Gnome shell extension update: ERROR

Ubuntu 21.04, Xorg, gnome-shell 3.28.4. I occasionally get a message that this-or-that Gnome shell extension should be updated. (Latest: Lock Keys). Trying to update the extension invariably leads to ...
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Why open weather shell extension is diabled in Gnome Tweak Tool?

In Gnome Tweak Tool, I'm unable to change the enable open weather:
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Touchegg keyboard shortcuts ignored by Gnome

I have touchegg setup to use touchpad gestures, and I'm also using the Gnome Workspace Matrix extension to use 2D layout of workspaces. I'm trying to use a gesture to switch between workspaces by ...
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Firefox shows duplicate window options after installing Unite gnome extension on ubnutu 20.04

I really liked how we used to have the window action icons on the top bar back in ubuntu 16.04. Now to get the similar top bar feel on Ubuntu 20.04, I installed Unite Gnome Extension. This used to ...
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Certain applications cannot be reordered in Dash to panel

I use the Dash-to-Panel extension (see for example https://askubuntu.com/a/1052673/800252) to get a Windows-like toolbar. This should allow either grouping or ungrouping multiple instances of an ...
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Ubuntu 20.04 - Gnome Tweaks - Installed shell themes aren't showing in drop down list

I am following Linux Scoop's tutorial on installing the Orchis theme and I was able to install and choose the themes for Applications, Cursor and Icons but I am not able to choose "Orchis" ...
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Why do some shell extensions always report they need an update even if they don't?

I see some strange behaviour here. I'm running Ubuntu 21.04 and Gnome-shell on a number of computers, and it works very well indeed. BUT there seems to be a small glitch with a couple of the ...
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