Source i (link to git-repo or to original if based on someone elses unmodified work):

https://github.com/nclarius/KWin-window-positioning-scripts/tree/main/always-open-on-primary-screen

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Description:
Makes new windows always open on the monitor that is set as the primary in System Settings > Display and Monitor > Display Configuration > checkbox Primary.

The windows to be affected can be filtered by application.

Please make sure to install the most recent version (v5.0) and to not use Discover for installation. Please note the additional instructions for configuration on old Plasma versions. For more information on installation, setup and usage as well as any requests, please visit the GitHub page.

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© 2021-2022 Natalie Clarius ‹natalie_clarius@yahoo.de›

with contributions by Joe Defenderfer and Tamim Baschour.

This work is licensed under the GNU General Public License v3.0.
This program comes with absolutely no warranty.
This is free software, and you are welcome to redistribute and/or modify it under certain conditions.

If you would like to thank me, you can always make me happy with a review or a cup of coffee:
Last changelog:

v5.0

- fix include/exlude list not working correctly
- port to JSON format for metadata
- fix formatting error in changelog bbcode
- minor code refactors


Ratings & Comments

4 Comments

nikmax42

10 Very helpful! Thanks!

eleganttouch526

10 10 the best realy all apps Wonderfull and i like it

Aqa-Ib

10 Essential script for multiple screens.

anic

10 Works great

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