Desktop Widget Toggle
June 5, 2026 ยท View on GitHub
Toggle visibility of desktop widget groups as overlay.
Install
Use the DMS CLI:
dms plugins install desktopWidgetToggle
Or manually:
git clone https://github.com/hthienloc/dms-desktop-widget-toggle ~/.config/DankMaterialShell/plugins/desktopWidgetToggle
Features
- Group Desktop Widgets - Define and manage custom groups of desktop widgets inside the settings UI.
- Overlay Toggle - Bring widgets in a group above all open windows (overlay layer) for quick reference, or send them back to the desktop background.
- Single Group Focus - Ensures only one group is active at a time to prevent overlay clutter.
- Auto-dismiss - Automatically dismisses active overlays after a configurable duration (0 to 15 seconds).
Usage
| Action | Result |
|---|---|
| Left click group button | Toggle overlay state of that group's widgets |
Note: While a group is active, other group buttons are disabled and visually dimmed to prevent accidental activation.
License
GPL-3.0