PlasmaZones 1.2.0

23 changes, released February 1, 2026.

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Initial packaged release. Wayland-only (X11 support removed). Requires KDE Plasma 6, KF6, and Qt 6.

Features

  • Drag windows to predefined zones with modifier key activation (Shift, Ctrl, etc.)
  • Custom zone layouts with visual editor
  • Multi-monitor support
  • Custom shader overlays for zone visualization (#1)
  • Visual layout preview OSD (#13)
  • Per-layout gap overrides with separate edge gap setting (#14)
  • Snap-to-zone shortcuts: Meta+Ctrl+1-9 (#15)
  • Swap windows between zones: Meta+Ctrl+Alt+Arrow (#16)
  • Rotate windows clockwise/counterclockwise: Meta+Ctrl+[ / Meta+Ctrl+] (#18)
  • Per-activity layout assignments (#19)
  • Cycle windows within same zone (#20)
  • Navigation OSD feedback (#21)
  • Autotiling with Master-Stack, Columns, and BSP algorithms (#40, #42-#51)
  • Unified layout model with autotile integration (#58, #60)
  • KCM split into modular tab components (#56)
  • German translation (#57)
  • Systemd user service for daemon management
  • KWin effect for drag feedback
  • D-Bus interface for external control
  • Multi-distro packaging (Arch, Debian, RPM)

Fixed

  • Settings freeze and excessive file saves (#55)
  • Session restoration and rotation after login (#66)
  • Window tracking: snap/restore behavior, zone clearing, startup timing, rotation zone ID matching, floating window exclusion (#67)