# Development

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## [Any volunteers to implement the ability to import OBS markers into Kdenlive?](https://discuss.kde.org/t/any-volunteers-to-implement-the-ability-to-import-obs-markers-into-kdenlive/49196)

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**Author:** [@luzpaz](https://discuss.kde.org/u/luzpaz)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [September 9, 2026, 4:15pm UTC](https://discuss.kde.org/t/any-volunteers-to-implement-the-ability-to-import-obs-markers-into-kdenlive/49196 "2026-09-09T16:15:08Z")

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This would be a very nice time-saving feature to have! Anyone want to take point on this one? From the ticket (https://bugs.kde.org/523460) OBS for some time has had the feature to insert markers while you are recordin…

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## [Need Testers for new KDE project](https://discuss.kde.org/t/need-testers-for-new-kde-project/44668)

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**Author:** [@Andreas\_Bratfisch](https://discuss.kde.org/u/Andreas_Bratfisch)\
**Replies:** 19\
**Last updated:** [September 8, 2026, 3:25pm UTC](https://discuss.kde.org/t/need-testers-for-new-kde-project/44668 "2026-09-08T15:25:53Z")

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Hi all, i need some testers for my new project: The project’s name is “KDE Dashboard” - it’s aimed to be a mix starting from a modern application start menu which support favorite applications, an overview of all insta…

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## [Two new Qt 6 apps for Plasma: how to proceed toward beta / KDE incubation?](https://discuss.kde.org/t/two-new-qt-6-apps-for-plasma-how-to-proceed-toward-beta-kde-incubation/47591)

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**Author:** [@radek-bucek](https://discuss.kde.org/u/radek-bucek)\
**Replies:** 18\
**Last updated:** [September 8, 2026, 8:10am UTC](https://discuss.kde.org/t/two-new-qt-6-apps-for-plasma-how-to-proceed-toward-beta-kde-incubation/47591 "2026-09-08T08:10:06Z")

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Hi all, I’m a Fedora KDE user and I missed two tools in a native Qt form, so I created them and would love feedback. konqix is a Qt 6 instant messenger built on libpurple (no GTK), so it reuses libpurple’s protocol plu…

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## [Help with building bigscreen](https://discuss.kde.org/t/help-with-building-bigscreen/49977)

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**Author:** [@MagmaMouse](https://discuss.kde.org/u/MagmaMouse)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 6, 2026, 7:24am UTC](https://discuss.kde.org/t/help-with-building-bigscreen/49977 "2026-09-06T07:24:53Z")

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I need help with building plasma-bigscreen. its throwing Exec format error when trying to execute qhelpgenerator during the extra-cmake-modules. What’s weird is it was able to get through that before I corrected the Qt p…

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## [Generic Wayland icon specifically in alt-tab switcher and title bar for many Flatpaks, but not the Task Manager](https://discuss.kde.org/t/generic-wayland-icon-specifically-in-alt-tab-switcher-and-title-bar-for-many-flatpaks-but-not-the-task-manager/39310)

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**Author:** [@constancies](https://discuss.kde.org/u/constancies)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [September 6, 2026, 3:01am UTC](https://discuss.kde.org/t/generic-wayland-icon-specifically-in-alt-tab-switcher-and-title-bar-for-many-flatpaks-but-not-the-task-manager/39310 "2026-09-06T03:01:47Z")

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Hi, I’ve noticed there has been a pretty stubborn issue over the past 4 years with a lot of Flatpak apps showing a generic “W” icon in certain elements where they shouldn’t. In particular, I’ve noticed some apps that do …

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## [Making a meta thread/ticket for Kdenlive bugs that report performance issues for large project files](https://discuss.kde.org/t/making-a-meta-thread-ticket-for-kdenlive-bugs-that-report-performance-issues-for-large-project-files/49958)

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**Author:** [@luzpaz](https://discuss.kde.org/u/luzpaz)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 5, 2026, 11:45am UTC](https://discuss.kde.org/t/making-a-meta-thread-ticket-for-kdenlive-bugs-that-report-performance-issues-for-large-project-files/49958 "2026-09-05T11:45:28Z")

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Starting a meta-thread to list all open tickets that are related to performance degradation with large project files. Performance: Inserting and removing time operations are very slow in a long project Performance: Cli…

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## [Installing development Breeze SDDM theme](https://discuss.kde.org/t/installing-development-breeze-sddm-theme/49425)

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**Author:** [@samop](https://discuss.kde.org/u/samop)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [September 5, 2026, 11:16am UTC](https://discuss.kde.org/t/installing-development-breeze-sddm-theme/49425 "2026-09-05T11:16:13Z")

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Hello. How can I install the development version of the Breeze SDDM theme? The theme is located in the plasma-desktop repository. However, running kde-builder plasma-desktop doesn’t install it; SDDM still uses the theme…

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## [Where/Who to ask about a new Heaptrack release?](https://discuss.kde.org/t/where-who-to-ask-about-a-new-heaptrack-release/49918)

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**Author:** [@laund](https://discuss.kde.org/u/laund)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [September 3, 2026, 3:37pm UTC](https://discuss.kde.org/t/where-who-to-ask-about-a-new-heaptrack-release/49918 "2026-09-03T15:37:19Z")

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Heaptrack has not had a release since Sep 29, 2023 but has since then recieved quite a few changes, bug fixes etc. Someone asked about a new release Apr 1, 2025 here: Is there a plan to release ver 1.6.0 (#6) · Issues ·…

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## [Using KColorScheme within Python](https://discuss.kde.org/t/using-kcolorscheme-within-python/49844)

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**Author:** [@0Stormy](https://discuss.kde.org/u/0Stormy)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 31, 2026, 6:55pm UTC](https://discuss.kde.org/t/using-kcolorscheme-within-python/49844 "2026-08-31T18:55:01Z")

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Hi y’all! Is it possible to use KColorScheme in Python? I’m trying to make a Breeze theme for Rockbox (custom iPod firmware) that has support for syncing with your system’s colors.

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## [Tablet PC setup & suggested improvements](https://discuss.kde.org/t/tablet-pc-setup-suggested-improvements/49817)

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**Author:** [@Gibbz](https://discuss.kde.org/u/Gibbz)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 30, 2026, 1:20pm UTC](https://discuss.kde.org/t/tablet-pc-setup-suggested-improvements/49817 "2026-08-30T13:20:07Z")

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I have a tablet pc setup using gnoome currently. Ive switched from KDE to gnome for 1 main reason, and several others… The 3 gesture swipe to switch between the apps/workspaces. And each app automatically runs fullscreen…

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## [Add an option to change LUKS password in partition manager](https://discuss.kde.org/t/add-an-option-to-change-luks-password-in-partition-manager/49802)

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**Author:** [@iamalsonothere](https://discuss.kde.org/u/iamalsonothere)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 29, 2026, 7:54pm UTC](https://discuss.kde.org/t/add-an-option-to-change-luks-password-in-partition-manager/49802 "2026-08-29T19:54:05Z")

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Currently i have to resort to CLI or Gnome partition manager to do this. The KDE utility should be capable of performing this

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## [Request for per-language UI font selection in Plasma, allowing different scripts or languages (such as Urdu and English) to use their own appropriate fonts](https://discuss.kde.org/t/request-for-per-language-ui-font-selection-in-plasma-allowing-different-scripts-or-languages-such-as-urdu-and-english-to-use-their-own-appropriate-fonts/46709)

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**Author:** [@mrbuddy](https://discuss.kde.org/u/mrbuddy)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 28, 2026, 7:28pm UTC](https://discuss.kde.org/t/request-for-per-language-ui-font-selection-in-plasma-allowing-different-scripts-or-languages-such-as-urdu-and-english-to-use-their-own-appropriate-fonts/46709 "2026-08-28T19:28:21Z")

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I would like to request a per-language font option in KDE Plasma’s Fonts settings. Urdu is much more readable in a Nastaleeq font, while Latin/English UI text looks better in a clean sans-serif font. Right now, Plasma o…

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## [Dolphin built-in share using LocalSend](https://discuss.kde.org/t/dolphin-built-in-share-using-localsend/49765)

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**Author:** [@solumath](https://discuss.kde.org/u/solumath)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 28, 2026, 4:23pm UTC](https://discuss.kde.org/t/dolphin-built-in-share-using-localsend/49765 "2026-08-28T16:23:41Z")

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Hello, I would like to have LocalSend as a default option in Dolphin when right clicking file and selecting Share. I found the repo Frameworks / Purpose framework · GitLab , however I’m not sure if this idea is shared …

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## [Please improve Plasma Login Manager for fingerprint login](https://discuss.kde.org/t/please-improve-plasma-login-manager-for-fingerprint-login/49747)

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**Author:** [@adriancor](https://discuss.kde.org/u/adriancor)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 27, 2026, 3:59pm UTC](https://discuss.kde.org/t/please-improve-plasma-login-manager-for-fingerprint-login/49747 "2026-08-27T15:59:51Z")

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A proposal to improve the Plasma Login Manager regarding fingerprint authentication. As a user of Manjaro Linux (Arch Linux) and KDE Plasma, I have successfully configured fingerprint recognition but see room for improv…

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## [New Frei0r filter: SquiggleVision](https://discuss.kde.org/t/new-frei0r-filter-squigglevision/49665)

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**Author:** [@luzpaz](https://discuss.kde.org/u/luzpaz)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [August 27, 2026, 3:00am UTC](https://discuss.kde.org/t/new-frei0r-filter-squigglevision/49665 "2026-08-27T03:00:08Z")

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Upstream is crushing it! New PR just landed: feat: add squigglevision filter by olob0 · Pull Request #291 · dyne/frei0r · GitHub cc @berndmj

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## [Master - Win11 stalled](https://discuss.kde.org/t/master-win11-stalled/49565)

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**Author:** [@Stephen\_Harley](https://discuss.kde.org/u/Stephen_Harley)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 26, 2026, 3:09pm UTC](https://discuss.kde.org/t/master-win11-stalled/49565 "2026-08-26T15:09:06Z")

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I have master: 5.2.70-174591e. 28/7/26, I have noticed master continues receiving commits. But Windows master/nightly build appears not to have advanced normally since around the end of July. Other platforms appear to …

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## [KDecoration3: Am I missing a way to implement menu accelerators?](https://discuss.kde.org/t/kdecoration3-am-i-missing-a-way-to-implement-menu-accelerators/49635)

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**Author:** [@remilia-dev](https://discuss.kde.org/u/remilia-dev)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [August 26, 2026, 7:10am UTC](https://discuss.kde.org/t/kdecoration3-am-i-missing-a-way-to-implement-menu-accelerators/49635 "2026-08-26T07:10:12Z")

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I am currently working on implementing locally integrated menus (application menu in the titlebar) for Klassy decorations. One of the things that would be nice-to-have but isn’t required is the ability to support menu ac…

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## [Zen1 Render support please](https://discuss.kde.org/t/zen1-render-support-please/49678)

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**Author:** [@kenwaskitha](https://discuss.kde.org/u/kenwaskitha)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 26, 2026, 6:21am UTC](https://discuss.kde.org/t/zen1-render-support-please/49678 "2026-08-26T06:21:44Z")

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i have zen1 CPU, with 2 CCX, i have create 2 separate render on two CCX, split the render which lock each kdenlive to only 1 CCX, these setup perform better than auto asign by the OS, can you create render profile to spl…

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## [Gradient outlines! ..... I just released a new version of KDE-Rounded-Corners desktop effect](https://discuss.kde.org/t/gradient-outlines-i-just-released-a-new-version-of-kde-rounded-corners-desktop-effect/49712)

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**Author:** [@matinlotfali](https://discuss.kde.org/u/matinlotfali)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 26, 2026, 6:01am UTC](https://discuss.kde.org/t/gradient-outlines-i-just-released-a-new-version-of-kde-rounded-corners-desktop-effect/49712 "2026-08-26T06:01:37Z")

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Repo: GitHub - matinlotfali/KDE-Rounded-Corners: Rounds the corners of your windows in KDE Plasma 5 and 6 · GitHub

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## [Any volunteers available to implmented a CLI flag that will \`verify-file\` testing if kdenlive projects files are valid?](https://discuss.kde.org/t/any-volunteers-available-to-implmented-a-cli-flag-that-will-verify-file-testing-if-kdenlive-projects-files-are-valid/49693)

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**Author:** [@luzpaz](https://discuss.kde.org/u/luzpaz)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 25, 2026, 2:26pm UTC](https://discuss.kde.org/t/any-volunteers-available-to-implmented-a-cli-flag-that-will-verify-file-testing-if-kdenlive-projects-files-are-valid/49693 "2026-08-25T14:26:15Z")

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Just cross-posting the FR made in https://bugs.kde.org/476611 This sounds like a smart use-case. Anyone interested in adding this CLI feature?

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## [(Sorry to bring up a contentious topic) KDE & AI/LLM policy](https://discuss.kde.org/t/sorry-to-bring-up-a-contentious-topic-kde-ai-llm-policy/46333)

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**Author:** [@ell1e](https://discuss.kde.org/u/ell1e)\
**Replies:** 189\
**Last updated:** [August 24, 2026, 9:58am UTC](https://discuss.kde.org/t/sorry-to-bring-up-a-contentious-topic-kde-ai-llm-policy/46333 "2026-08-24T09:58:01Z")

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My apologies that I’m asking, but does KDE have an LLM code contributions policy? Because I’ve seen this clip and it concerns me: There seem to be studies suggesting a 2-5% plagiarism rate for LLMs even when not ba…

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## [LabPlot as a post-processor for FreeCAD](https://discuss.kde.org/t/labplot-as-a-post-processor-for-freecad/49517)

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**Author:** [@luzpaz](https://discuss.kde.org/u/luzpaz)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 22, 2026, 9:48am UTC](https://discuss.kde.org/t/labplot-as-a-post-processor-for-freecad/49517 "2026-08-22T09:48:38Z")

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Is anyone interested in linking these 2 projects together? This could lead to a stronger open-source engineering toolkit, especially for simulation post-processing, experimental validation, and data-driven design.

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## [Is support for Ghostwriter abandoned?](https://discuss.kde.org/t/is-support-for-ghostwriter-abandoned/49554)

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**Author:** [@PouringVisor](https://discuss.kde.org/u/PouringVisor)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 21, 2026, 1:27pm UTC](https://discuss.kde.org/t/is-support-for-ghostwriter-abandoned/49554 "2026-08-21T13:27:32Z")

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Hello, the page https://invent.kde.org/office/ghostwriter/activity shows activity, however: the page https://invent.kde.org/office/ghostwriter/-/boards redirects users to KDE’s bugtracker; the page https://bugs.kde.org…

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## [Do we have something similar to Gnomelets for KDE?](https://discuss.kde.org/t/do-we-have-something-similar-to-gnomelets-for-kde/49547)

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**Author:** [@archisman](https://discuss.kde.org/u/archisman)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 20, 2026, 8:04pm UTC](https://discuss.kde.org/t/do-we-have-something-similar-to-gnomelets-for-kde/49547 "2026-08-20T20:04:50Z")

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I recently came across GitHub - ihpled/gnomelets · GitHub , which generates 2D characters falling top of windows. Does KDE have something similar? Here is a video on GitHub demonstrating the feature

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## [A Working Replacement for Yapstocks Plasmoid](https://discuss.kde.org/t/a-working-replacement-for-yapstocks-plasmoid/49524)

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**Author:** [@Terry\_Forsythe](https://discuss.kde.org/u/Terry_Forsythe)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 20, 2026, 5:32am UTC](https://discuss.kde.org/t/a-working-replacement-for-yapstocks-plasmoid/49524 "2026-08-20T05:32:57Z")

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The Yapstocks plasmoid no longer works and no longer is maintained. I used AI (ChatGPT) to modify the ‘Yahoo Finance Quotes’ Cinnamon desklet into a Plasmoid that works on KDE Plasma. I tested it in Arch, CachyOS and Fe…

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## [New Frei0r filter: pixels0rt](https://discuss.kde.org/t/new-frei0r-filter-pixels0rt/49469)

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**Author:** [@luzpaz](https://discuss.kde.org/u/luzpaz)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 17, 2026, 5:43pm UTC](https://discuss.kde.org/t/new-frei0r-filter-pixels0rt/49469 "2026-08-17T17:43:08Z")

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Per Add pixels0rt filter by namikiri · Pull Request #241 · dyne/frei0r · GitHub This filter implements 4-directional pixel sorting based on threshold with direct and reversed sorting order and transparency threshold fo…

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## [Unattended Craft install in a Windows docker container](https://discuss.kde.org/t/unattended-craft-install-in-a-windows-docker-container/49444)

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**Author:** [@fishy](https://discuss.kde.org/u/fishy)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 16, 2026, 11:03am UTC](https://discuss.kde.org/t/unattended-craft-install-in-a-windows-docker-container/49444 "2026-08-16T11:03:55Z")

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Is it possible to install Craft and just select the default options for everything? Like, an argument passed to the bootstrap script or something. When I try with nothing extra, I just get spammed with the message “Direc…

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## [Business Use Case: Keeping KDE Plasma viable for headless RDP servers](https://discuss.kde.org/t/business-use-case-keeping-kde-plasma-viable-for-headless-rdp-servers/49059)

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**Author:** [@svarghkde](https://discuss.kde.org/u/svarghkde)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 15, 2026, 9:39am UTC](https://discuss.kde.org/t/business-use-case-keeping-kde-plasma-viable-for-headless-rdp-servers/49059 "2026-08-15T09:39:40Z")

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Hi everyone, First of all, I’d like to thank everyone involved in KDE Plasma. We have been using KDE in our company for around ten years, and it has been an excellent desktop environment for our business. Around ten ye…

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## [Whale development WIP notice](https://discuss.kde.org/t/whale-development-wip-notice/49407)

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**Author:** [@techperson3033](https://discuss.kde.org/u/techperson3033)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 15, 2026, 6:23am UTC](https://discuss.kde.org/t/whale-development-wip-notice/49407 "2026-08-15T06:23:21Z")

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I just created Anakin Brownridge / Whale · GitLab on KDE Invent. It’s really ambious, so yeah. But, the BEST THING, well, it’s for ALL DEVICES. Mobile does not even have, a well file browser. Thanks for the new app.

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## [Improving copy-paste into Marknote](https://discuss.kde.org/t/improving-copy-paste-into-marknote/49365)

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**Author:** [@lawmurray](https://discuss.kde.org/u/lawmurray)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [August 14, 2026, 3:15pm UTC](https://discuss.kde.org/t/improving-copy-paste-into-marknote/49365 "2026-08-14T15:15:03Z")

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I’ve been using Marknote for a while and think it has a lot of potential, so thought I’d look into a few issues to help. I’m not sure if Marknote developers hang out here much, but thought I’d try. One issue I’m looking…

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