https://bugs.kde.org/show_bug.cgi?id=507635
Bug ID: 507635
Summary: xdg-desktop-portal-kde wrongly launches System
Settings when Chrome extension registers commands
Classification: Plasma
Product: xdg-desktop-portal-kde
Version First unspecified
Reported In:
Platform: Other
OS: Linux
Status: REPORTED
Severity: normal
Priority: NOR
Component: general
Assignee: [email protected]
Reporter: [email protected]
CC: [email protected]
Target Milestone: ---
Title:
xdg-desktop-portal-kde wrongly launches System Settings when Chrome extension
registers commands
Summary:
When launching Google Chrome (v139+) with the uBlock Origin Lite extension
(updated 28 July 2025), KDE Plasma opens System Settings → Shortcuts
unexpectedly.
This is triggered by the extension’s use of the Manifest V3 commands API. Even
though no global shortcuts are defined, KDE’s xdg-desktop-portal-kde responds
to BindShortcuts with an unintended QDesktopServices::openUrl("kcm:keys") or
equivalent.
Steps to Reproduce:
Install Chrome (v139+) under KDE Plasma (Debian 12)
Install uBlock Origin Lite
(https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/ddkjiahejlhfcafbddmgiahcphecmpfh)
Launch Chrome with a fresh profile
Observe System Settings open automatically
Expected Behavior:
Chrome should silently register shortcuts; System Settings must not open.
Actual Behavior:
KDE opens System Settings → Shortcuts pane every time Chrome launches with that
extension active.
Reproducible: Always
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