Review "Maximize new windows" version 1.0 (1)

Review of "Maximize new windows" version 1.0 (1)

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Maximize new windows

Automatically maximizes newly created normal windows once they have drawn their first frame, so applications open maximized by default.

Extension Homepage: https://github.com/VitalyOstanin/maximize-new-windows

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Shexli (experimental) error 2

Shexli found 2 issues that may need reviewer attention.

EGO-C49-003 error

extensions targeting GNOME 49 must not call maximize or unmaximize with Meta.MaximizeFlags

This extension explicitly targets GNOME Shell 49 but still passes `Meta.MaximizeFlags` to `maximize()` or `unmaximize()`.

Meta.Window

extension.js:28
```
win.maximize(Meta.MaximizeFlags.BOTH)
```

EGO-C49-004 error

extensions targeting GNOME 49 must not call Meta.Window.get_maximized

This extension explicitly targets GNOME Shell 49 but still calls removed `Meta.Window.get_maximized()`.

Meta.Window

extension.js:19
```
win.get_maximized()
```

All Versions

Version	Status
1.0 (2)	Active
1.0 (1)	Active

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JustPerfection active June 11, 2026

Please use `connectObject()` and `disconnectObject()` so it is easier to track for cleanup. You can also add `donations` to the `metadata.json`, so people can donate to you if they want: [Extension Anatomy: donations](https://gjs.guide/extensions/overview/anatomy.html#donations) If you need any help with your extension you can ask us on: - [GNOME Extensions Matrix Channel](https://matrix.to/#/#extensions:gnome.org) - IRC Bridge: irc://irc.gimpnet.org/shell-extensions