🔥 Set GNOME Shell on Fire!


When I released the [Desktop Cube Extension](https://github.com/Schneegans/Desktop-Cube/), many people requested to revive one of the most useless features of Linux desktop history: Setting windows on fire! This extension is not only more useless than the cube, but it is also much more hacky. So I expect some bug! [Let's incinerate them all](https://github.com/Schneegans/Burn-My-Windows/issues)! For a list of things changed in previous releases, you can have a look at the [changelog](docs/changelog.md)! Effect | Preview -----|-------- **Apparition**
This effect hides your windows by violently sucking them into the void of magic!

_Only available in GNOME Shell 3.38+_ | **Broken Glass**
Shatter your windows into a shower sharp shards! This effect can be configured so that the shards fly away from your mouse pointer position!

_Only available in GNOME Shell 40+_ | **Energize A**
Beam your windows away! | **Energize B**
Using different transporter technology results in an alternative visual effect. | **Fire**
The classic effect inspired by Compiz. However, this is implemented using a GLSL shader and not with a particle system like in the old days. | **Hexagon**
With glowing lines and hexagon-shaped tiles, this effect looks very sci-fi. | **Matrix**
Turn your windows into a shower of green letters! The color is actually configurable.

_Only available in GNOME Shell 40+_ | **Snap of Disintegration**
Dissolve your windows into a cloud of dust.

_Only available in GNOME Shell 40+_ | **T-Rex Attack**
Destroy your windows with a series of violent slashes!

_Only available in GNOME Shell 40+_ | **TV-Effect**
This is a very simple effect to demonstrate that this extension could also be used in a more professional environment. | **Wisps**
Let your windows be carried away to the realm of dreams by these little fairies! | **Your Effect!**
The extension is very modular and with a bit of creativity and GLSL knowledge, [you can easily create your own effects](docs/how-to-create-new-effects.md). | [![Create your own effects](docs/pics/custom.jpg)](docs/how-to-create-new-effects.md) ## 💞 These People _love_ this Extension While [coding new features](docs/how-to-create-new-effects.md) or [translating the extension](https://hosted.weblate.org/engage/burn-my-windows/) are the most awesome ways to contribute, providing financial support will help me stay motivated to invest my spare time to keep the project alive in the future.

🥇 Current Gold Sponsors

Dennis ten Hoove

🥈 Current Silver Sponsors

@danielheadbang
tj3k
@MRR-dev
Jorge Castro

🥉 Current Bronze Sponsors

Angel Brielez

🏅 Previous Sponsors and One-Time Donators

@MrTomRod
Pouhiou
DAPREMONT Christophe
@manero6
@RickStanley

Do you want to show that you love it too? You may become a sponsor for as little as 1$ / month! If you like this extension, you may also want to try one of my other extensions: [🧊 Desktop-Cube](https://github.com/Schneegans/Desktop-Cube) or [🍰 Fly-Pie](https://github.com/Schneegans/Fly-Pie/)! ## ⬇️ Installation You can either install the Burn-My-Windows extension from extensions.gnome.org (a), download a stable release from GitHub (b) or clone the latest version directly with `git` (c). ### a) Installing from extensions.gnome.org This is the easiest way to install the Burn-My-Windows extension. Just head over to [extensions.gnome.org](https://extensions.gnome.org/extension/4679/burn-my-windows/) and flip the switch! If you want to use a more up-to-date version, you can try one of the methods listed below. ### b) Downloading a Stable Release Execute this command to download the latest stable release: ```bash wget https://github.com/Schneegans/Burn-My-Windows/releases/latest/download/burn-my-windows@schneegans.github.com.zip ``` Install it by executing the following command. If you have the Burn-My-Windows extension already installed and want to upgrade to the latest version, append the `--force` flag in order to overwrite existing installs of the Burn-My-Windows extension. ```bash gnome-extensions install burn-my-windows@schneegans.github.com.zip ``` Then restart GNOME Shell with Alt + F2, r + Enter. Or logout / login if you are on Wayland. Then you can enable the extension with the *Gnome Tweak Tool*, the *Extensions* application or with this command: ```bash gnome-extensions enable burn-my-windows@schneegans.github.com ``` ### c) Cloning the Latest Version with `git` You should **not** clone the Burn-My-Windows extension directly to the `~/.local/share/gnome-shell/extensions` directory as this may get overridden occasionally! Execute the clone command below where you want to have the source code of the extension. ```bash git clone https://github.com/Schneegans/Burn-My-Windows.git cd Burn-My-Windows ``` Now you will have to install the extension. The `make` command below compiles the locales, schemas and resources, creates a zip file of the extension and finally installs it with the `gnome-extensions` tool. ```bash make install ``` Then restart GNOME Shell with Alt + F2, r + Enter. Or logout / login if you are on Wayland. Then you can enable the extension with the *Gnome Tweak Tool*, the *Extensions* application or with this command: ```bash gnome-extensions enable burn-my-windows@schneegans.github.com ``` ## :octocat: I want to contribute! That's great! Most likely, you want to [create a new effect](docs/how-to-create-new-effects.md) or to [translate the extension](https://hosted.weblate.org/engage/burn-my-windows/)? Here are some basic rules to get you started: Commits should start with a Capital letter and should be written in present tense (e.g. __:tada: Add cool new feature__ instead of __:tada: Added cool new feature__). You should also start your commit message with **one** applicable emoji. This does not only look great but also makes you rethink what to add to a commit. Make many but small commits! Emoji | Description ------|------------ :tada: `:tada:` | When you added a cool new feature. :wrench: `:wrench:` | When you added a piece of code. :recycle: `:recycle:` | When you refactored a part of the code. :sparkles: `:sparkles:` | When you applied clang-format. :globe_with_meridians: `:globe_with_meridians:` | When you worked on translations. :art: `:art:` | When you improved / added assets like themes. :lipstick: `:lipstick:` | When you worked on the UI of the preferences dialog. :rocket: `:rocket:` | When you improved performance. :memo: `:memo:` | When you wrote documentation. :beetle: `:beetle:` | When you fixed a bug. :revolving_hearts: `:revolving_hearts:` | When a new sponsor is added or credits are updated. :heavy_check_mark: `:heavy_check_mark:` | When you worked on checks or adjusted the code to be compliant with them. :twisted_rightwards_arrows: `:twisted_rightwards_arrows:` | When you merged a branch. :fire: `:fire:` | When you removed something. :truck: `:truck:` | When you moved / renamed something.