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KDE Store Submission Guide

📦 Package Ready for Upload

  • File: org.kde.plasma.icontasks.zoom-1.0.0.plasmoid
  • Size: ~64KB
  • Category: Plasma Applets → Windows and Tasks

🚀 Submission Steps

1. Create KDE Store Account

  • Go to store.kde.org
  • Register with your email or login with existing KDE account
  • Verify your email address

2. Upload Product

  1. Click "Upload Product" in the top menu
  2. Fill out the form:

📝 Product Information

Title: Icon Task Manager with Zoom

Summary: Enhanced icon-only task manager with macOS dock-like zoom effects and custom launch animations

Description:

An enhanced KDE Plasma widget based on the original org.kde.plasma.taskmanager, featuring:

🔍 macOS Dock-like Zoom Effects:
• Smooth zoom animations when hovering over task icons
• Configurable zoom intensity (10-100%)
• 9 anchor points (Center, Bottom, Top, Corners)
• 7 easing curves (Linear, OutQuad, OutCubic, OutQuart, OutBack, OutElastic, OutBounce)
• Ultra-responsive 4ms updates for rapid mouse movements

🎭 Custom Launch Animations:
• 7 animation types: Classic Busy Indicator, Pulsing Icon, Bouncing Icon, Rotating Icon, Scaling Icon, Fading Icon, Glow Effect
• Configurable duration (500-3000ms) and intensity (10-100%)
• Automatic zoom override during startup

🚀 Performance Enhancements:
• Optimized caching systems for expensive calculations
• Fixed binding loops and memory optimizations
• Zero performance impact when using default settings

Based on the original KDE Plasma Task Manager with full backward compatibility.

Category: Plasma Applets → Windows and Tasks

License: GPL-2.0+

Tags: taskbar, dock, zoom, animation, macos, icons, plasma, taskmanager

Homepage: https://github.com/kde-plasma-taskmanager-zoom (if you create one)

🖼️ Media Files (Optional but Recommended)

  • Screenshots: Upload 2-3 screenshots showing the zoom effect
  • Preview Image: Main screenshot for the store listing
  • Icon: Use the default KDE task manager icon or create a custom one

📋 Technical Details

  • KDE Plasma Version: 6.0+
  • Qt Version: 6.0+
  • Dependencies: Standard Plasma libraries (no additional deps)

🎯 Sample Screenshots to Create

  1. Zoom Effect: Show the dock-like zoom in action
  2. Configuration Panel: Show the settings interface
  3. Launch Animations: Show different animation types

✅ Pre-Submission Checklist

  • Package builds successfully
  • Widget installs and works on clean Plasma installation
  • All animations function properly
  • Configuration UI works correctly
  • No console errors in normal operation
  • Metadata.json has correct information
  • License is properly specified (GPL-2.0+)
  • Screenshots showcase key features

🔄 After Submission

  1. Review Process: KDE Store moderators will review your submission
  2. Approval Time: Usually 1-7 days for new submissions
  3. Updates: You can upload new versions using the same process
  4. Community: Users can rate and comment on your widget

🆘 Troubleshooting

If submission is rejected:

  • Check that metadata.json has valid format
  • Ensure package installs without errors
  • Verify all files are properly included
  • Make sure description is clear and detailed

Common issues:

  • Package too large (should be <1MB for simple widgets)
  • Missing required metadata fields
  • Invalid category selection
  • Unclear description or title

📞 Support

Good luck with your submission! 🚀

Once approved, your widget will be available to millions of KDE Plasma users worldwide.