https://bugs.kde.org/show_bug.cgi?id=422752
Bug ID: 422752
Summary: Global shortcuts to launch non-KDE programs don't work
Product: systemsettings
Version: 5.19.0
Platform: Archlinux Packages
OS: Linux
Status: REPORTED
Severity: normal
Priority: NOR
Component: kcm_khotkeys
Assignee: k...@michael-jansen.biz
Reporter: kodyvonbar...@hotmail.com
CC: plasma-b...@kde.org
Target Milestone: ---
SUMMARY
Using a shortcut, such as Meta+Return, to launch a KDE program like Dolphin
works as expected, but attempting the same with a non-KDE program, like
Alacritty, doesn't work.
STEPS TO REPRODUCE
1. Go into System Settings -> Shortcuts -> Global Shortcuts -> Add Application
2. Choose a program such as Alacritty
3. Under Applications, click on newly created Alacritty tab
4. Under Custom Shortcuts, click on "+ Add custom shortcut"
5. Input a shortcut, such as Meta+Return
6. Click "Apply" on bottom right of window
OBSERVED RESULT
Using shortcut doesn't launch application
EXPECTED RESULT
Using shortcut should launch application
SOFTWARE/OS VERSIONS
OS: Arch Linux x86_64
Kernel: 5.4.45-1-lts
(available in About System)
KDE Plasma Version: 5.19.0
KDE Frameworks Version: 5.70.0
Qt Version: 5.15.0
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Restarting the computer and updating all packages on the computer didn't fix
the problem.
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