Add allmazz/decky-desktop-apps

[allmazz]

Add Desktop Apps to Plugin Store

Run your desktop apps from game mode without switching to desktop.
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There is similar plugin named Quick Launch, but it does not support one-shot runs without adding persistent shortcut and have less convenient interface(in my opinion). I tried to make Apps as simple as possible with must-have features.

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• I am the original author or an authorized maintainer of this plugin.
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• Generative AI was NOT used to write a majority of the code I am submitting.

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• I have verified that my plugin works properly on the Stable and Beta update channels of SteamOS.
• I have verified my plugin is unique or provides more/alternative functionality to a plugin already on the store.

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• No: I am using a tool or software from a 3rd party FOSS project that does not have it's dependencies statically linked.
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• I have tested and left feedback on two other pull requests for new or updating plugins.
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[beebls]

Code LGTM, just have before we approve this

Question: I know in your previous PR you said you didn't have access to SteamOS to test it on, did you or someone you know test this plugin on SteamOS and it all worked

And then also, you will need to update your plugin's license to include the BSD-3 license that the plugin template uses

[allmazz]

About SteamOS: yes, I have no clear SteamOS and asked for help on the Discord server.
License: I didn't used the template. Only learned required packages(parts of package.json) and structure since it is not documented well. If BSD license is required for being published in the store, I may change it, but I prefer GPL-3

[beebls]

About SteamOS: yes, I have no clear SteamOS and asked for help on the Discord server. License: I didn't used the template. Only learned required packages(parts of package.json) and structure since it is not documented well. If BSD license is required for being published in the store, I may change it, but I prefer GPL-3

You can append the BSD license at the bottom of your existing GPL one as they are compatible, it just needs to be included. Even if you didn't directly fork the template repo, we still would like it to be there as it is essentially impossible to have created a plugin without having in some way used code or knowledge derived from the template.

[allmazz]

About SteamOS: yes, I have no clear SteamOS and asked for help on the Discord server. License: I didn't used the template. Only learned required packages(parts of package.json) and structure since it is not documented well. If BSD license is required for being published in the store, I may change it, but I prefer GPL-3

You can append the BSD license at the bottom of your existing GPL one as they are compatible, it just needs to be included. Even if you didn't directly fork the template repo, we still would like it to be there as it is essentially impossible to have created a plugin without having in some way used code or knowledge derived from the template.

Good idea. Could you check, did I done it right?

[EMERALD0874]

License LGTM. However, I disagree with adding a plugin titled "Apps" to the store, as this is overly generic and could confuse users (e.g., this could be confused as an app store, a way to run mobile apps, or a bundle of apps). Something like "App Launcher" would add more clarity. Is that fine?

[allmazz]

License LGTM. However, I disagree with adding a plugin titled "Apps" to the store, as this is overly generic and could confuse users (e.g., this could be confused as an app store, a way to run mobile apps, or a bundle of apps). Something like "App Launcher" would add more clarity. Is that fine?

Apps is simple and straightforward title, no need to make it longer. Menus like this are typically named exactly like this in different interfaces. Since there is a description and screenshot in the store, I think it's fine to go with Apps.

If we could set the store name and the UI button title independently, I’d agree that “Apps Launcher” or “Apps Menu” would be clearer and worth switching to.

[EMERALD0874]

Menus like this are typically named exactly like this in different interfaces.

The difference is your plugin is not a feature of Decky Loader, SteamOS, or any other part of the Steam Deck. It's an independent plugin and should likely be titled as such.

I'll bring this to the Decky team and let you know what we decide.

[beebls]

Gonna agree with Emerald here.
You are correct that the name "Apps" describes something that would list apps, however, when you put it in the context that it is inside of the Decky Loader panel, the title "Apps" without additional context makes it sound more like the apps inside are related to Decky itself. I don't think it conveys the intended meaning of an app launcher.

I would also propose the name "App Launcher" or alternatively, "App Menu", "App Manager", these all make it much more clear that the plugin inside of Decky controls apps outside of it.

[AAGaming00]

i agree with beebles on this

[EMERALD0874]

Considering that three of the five people (missing TrainDoctor and RodoMa92) who typically review or have opinions on plugins have expressed the same view, I'm considering it the opinion of the team that the plugin name needs to change to be more descriptive.

Please update your plugin title per the previous guidance. You can do this by changing the name in definePlugin in index.tsx and your plugin.json. Some names you and members of the team have proposed that would be acceptable:

• App(s) Launcher
• App(s) Manager
• App(s) Menu
• App(s) Shortcut(s)
• allmazzApps (or other developer name-based title)

Please let me know if you have any questions.

[allmazz]

Desktop Apps?

[EMERALD0874]

That should be clear enough!

[allmazz]

renamed to Desktop Apps

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[EMERALD0874]

LGTM for testing!

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[allmazz]

There is no issues and I'm only waiting for a test report. Do not close it.

[bschelst]

Plugin Testing Report

Installed Plugins

• Crosshair - 1.1.0
• ScreenshotUploader - 0.0.3
• AutoFlatpaks - 1.6.8
• DeckyParty File Manager - 0.1.0-40ad556
• Decky-Framegen - 0.11.15
• Decky LSFG-VK - 0.12.2
• Speed Test - 1.0.0-7c9430b
• SteamGridDB - 1.7.0
• Decky Terminal - 0.5.3
• Hibernado - 1.4.3-ea03769
• HLTB for Deck - 2.0.6
• MangoPeel - 0.0.7
• Network Sentinel - 1.0.4-9c70b89
• NonSteamLaunchers - 1.3.24
• PlayCount - 1.6
• ProtonDB Badges - 1.3.0
• Animation Changer - 1.3.2
• CSS Loader - 2.1.2
• Game Theme Music - 1.7.1-1-4621abd
• Shotty - 0.1.0
• steamstatus-decky - (new)
• TabMaster - 2.13.0
• Tailscale Control - 0.1.4-3e1f103
• vibrantDeck - 2.0.1

Specifications

• SteamOS 3.9 (Beta)
• Steam 1778803745 (Beta)
• Decky v3.2.4-pre1
• Steam Deck LCD (512Gb)
• Steam Dock.
• PS5 controller

Issues

Has the following major blocking issue(s): None
Has the following minor non-blocking issue(s): None

Summary

Works as advertised, no issues at all.
Tested running about 10 applications, all started.

[beebls]

You have merge conflicts preventing us from merging this, we'll need you to rebase onto main

[allmazz]

You have merge conflicts preventing us from merging this, we'll need you to rebase onto main

done