Enhancement: Workspace Names Settings & Improved Visibility

[appositeit]

WSMatrix Enhancement: Workspace Names & Improved Visibility

Summary

This pull request adds three enhancements to the WSMatrix extension:

1. Workspace Names Settings UI - Allows users to set custom names for workspaces directly in preferences
2. Improved Text Visibility - Enhanced workspace name visibility with black outlines against any background
3. Enhanced Border Visibility - Dual-layer border styling for better workspace selection visibility

Features Added

1. Workspace Names Settings

• Files Modified: prefs.js, gschema.xml
• New Feature: Added "Workspace Names" section in preferences
• Functionality:
  • Dynamic grid of text inputs matching workspace layout
  • Real-time saving as user types
  • Automatic grid updates when workspace count changes
  • Integration with existing workspace switcher popup

2. Improved Text Visibility

• Files Modified: stylesheet.css
• Enhancement: Added black text outline for workspace names
• Benefit: Names are now clearly visible against any background color or wallpaper
• Implementation: CSS text-shadow with comprehensive directional coverage

3. Enhanced Border Visibility

• Files Modified: stylesheet.css
• Enhancement: Dual-layer border system for selected workspaces
• Design:
  • Inner grey border (#808080)
  • Outer off-white border (#f5f5f5)
  • Enhanced hover and focus states
• Benefit: Selection borders visible against both light and dark backgrounds

Technical Details

Code Quality

• Added ESLint configuration for consistent code style
• Added jscpd for code duplication detection
• Refactored workspace names grid logic to reduce duplication
• Added comprehensive test scripts for each feature

Testing

• test_workspace_names.sh - Test workspace naming functionality
• test_text_visibility.sh - Test text visibility improvements
• test_border_visibility.sh - Test border visibility enhancements
• All tests support both Wayland and X11 sessions

Compatibility

• Maintains backward compatibility with existing settings
• Works with all existing WSMatrix features
• No breaking changes to existing functionality
• Tested on GNOME Shell 45+

Installation & Testing

# Build and install
make clean && make
cp -r [email protected] ~/.local/share/gnome-shell/extensions/

# Enable extension
gnome-extensions enable [email protected]

# Test features (run any of these)
./test_workspace_names.sh
./test_text_visibility.sh  
./test_border_visibility.sh

For Wayland testing:

dbus-run-session -- gnome-shell --nested --wayland

Screenshots/Visual Evidence

The enhancements provide:

• Clear workspace name visibility against any background
• Obvious workspace selection borders in all lighting conditions
• User-friendly preferences interface for workspace naming

Breaking Changes

None. All changes are additive and maintain full backward compatibility.

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Ready for Review: All tests pass, code quality checks complete, and functionality verified across different backgrounds and themes.

[mzur]

Hi, thanks for the contribution! The AI generated content went a bit over the top IMO. Please remove all new files (except maybe the CSS) and keep only the changes to existing files.

[appositeit]

Sorry about that- I sent this off late at night and should have been more careful. Also, I'm not great with github! I appreciate your patience. Please do poke me if I've still got it wrong.

And I am so grateful for the extension. It is the first thing I do on any gnome desktop install. I really appreciate your work.

[mzur]

No worries! It could take a while until I can give this a more detailed look, though. There are several other issues/PRs I have to take care of first.

[appositeit]

No problem, I totally understand. Life is busy!