Windows 7 Start Menu for KDE

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A modern and faithful reimplementation of the classic Windows 7 Start Menu as a KDE Plasmoid.

This project is a fork of the DeepinMenu ClassicKDE (DeepinMenu Classic - KDE Store), with significant modifications to reproduce the look and behavior of the Windows 7 Start Menu. It was developed to provide a more nostalgic and functional experience within the KDE Plasma desktop environment.

:puzzle_piece: Features

This plasmoid replicates the key functionalities of the original Windows 7 Start Menu, including:

  • :compass: Two-panel layout: Applications on the left, contextual actions (Documents, Computer, Control Panel) on the right.
  • :detective: Search bar: Quick and responsive search for applications, files, and system components.
  • :star: Pinned applications: Support for user-defined pinned applications for quick access.
  • :two_o_clock: Recently used apps: Automatically lists frequently or recently opened applications.
  • :card_index_dividers: Categorized application list: Well-structured categories (Accessories, System Tools, etc.).
  • :locked: User actions: Shutdown, Restart, Hibernate, Log out options available in the bottom-right corner.
  • :bust_in_silhouette: User icon and name: Visual identification of the current user with avatar and username.
  • :puzzle_piece: Integration with KDE Plasma: Fully functional as a native KDE launcher, respecting theme and panel behavior.

:clipboard: To-do List

Planned enhancements and ongoing improvements:

  • Refactor the codebase to improve readability and maintainability.
  • Enhance keyboard navigation across menu sections and items.
  • Improve language support and ensure complete translations.
  • Polish the user icon display and related aesthetic/functional elements.
  • Add more user-configurable settings (e.g. pinning behavior, menu size, icon size).

:link: Repository

GitHub: GitHub - walterdemacedorodrigues/Windows7StartMenu4KDE

:page_facing_up: License

This project is licensed under the GPL-2.0+.

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Intriguing. When/where will this be available?

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Good for those Windoze users that can’t let go by any means I suppose.

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Personally, I haven’t had Windows installed on any of my machines since 2012. And that was Windows 7. 100% Linux for me for the past 13 years. BUT, the Windows 7 start menu was good. Straight forward, minimal, to the point, did what it said on the tin. Just because there’s something from Windows a Linux user appreciates doesn’t mean they “can’t let go” of it. :wink:

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I don’t know how to edit my post and it seems I can’t add a link in a reply to my own post, but you can find it at store.kde .org/p/2293540

There’s also a link on the Github page where you can find the plasmoid package to download directly from source if you want to.

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Thanks!