A Gnome-Shell Extension Template

Install nodejs for npx:

npx degit github.com/jmmaranan/gnome-shell-ext-template my-extension

# Replace all `replaceme` before developing

# build it for local development, will install on $HOME/.local/share.
# Ctrl + C to stop journal log
cd my-extension
./build.sh

# Remove extension
make uninstall

# See Makefile for command options

Gnome-Shell Extensions Notes

• All about Gnome Extensions: https://wiki.gnome.org/Projects/GnomeShell/Extensions/
• GJS Guide Site: https://gjs.guide/
• GJS API Docs: https://gjs-docs.gnome.org/
• Useful explanation for imports.ui components: https://mathematicalcoffee.blogspot.com/2012/09/gnome-shell-javascript-source.html
• Gnome Developer Site: https://developer.gnome.org/references