Visual Effects for GNOME 42 ..plus the links on comment

This page summarizes the projects mentioned and recommended in the original post on /r/gnome

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  • blur-my-shell

    Extension that adds a blur look to different parts of the GNOME Shell, including the top panel, dash and overview

  • Blur My Shell (blurred background): https://github.com/aunetx/blur-my-shell

  • Burn-My-Windows

    🔥 Disintegrate your windows with style.

  • Burn my Windows (opening/closing animations): https://github.com/Schneegans/Burn-My-Windows

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    Open-Source JSON Form Builder to Create Dynamic Forms Right in Your App. With SurveyJS form UI libraries, you can build and style forms in a fully-integrated drag & drop form builder, render them in your JS app, and store form submission data in any backend, inc. PHP, ASP.NET Core, and Node.js.

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  • compiz-alike-magic-lamp-effect

    Compiz alike magic lamp effect for GNOME Shell

  • Magic Lamp (Compiz Like): https://github.com/hermes83/compiz-alike-magic-lamp-effect

  • compiz-windows-effect

    Compiz wobbly windows effect for GNOME Shell

  • Wobbly Windows (also Compiz like): https://github.com/hermes83/compiz-windows-effect

  • dash-to-panel

    An icon taskbar for the Gnome Shell. This extension moves the dash into the gnome main panel so that the application launchers and system tray are combined into a single panel, similar to that found in KDE Plasma and Windows 7+. A separate dock is no longer needed for easy access to running and favorited applications.

  • Dash to Panel (the bottom panel): https://github.com/home-sweet-gnome/dash-to-panel

  • Desktop-Cube

    🧊 Indulge in nostalgia with useless 3D effects.

  • Desktop Cube (Cube workspaces switching animation): https://github.com/Schneegans/Desktop-Cube

  • extension-manager

    A utility for browsing and installing GNOME Shell Extensions.

  • extension-manager AUR

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  • gnome-shell-extension-appindicator

    Adds KStatusNotifierItem support to the Shell

  • AppIndicator and KStatusNotifierItem Support

  • alphabetical-grid-extension

    Alphabetically order GNOME's app grid and folders

  • Alphabetical App Grid

  • gnome-shell-extension-espresso

    Enable controlling conditions to prevent the usual auto suspend and screensaver functions from taking effect.

  • Espresso

NOTE: The number of mentions on this list indicates mentions on common posts plus user suggested alternatives. Hence, a higher number means a more popular project.

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