Review "Text Backdrop" version 1.0.0 (1)

Review of "Text Backdrop" version 1.0.0 (1)

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Text Backdrop

Shows text files on your desktop, behind your windows: cheat sheets, notes, or anything in plain text, ANSI colour or Markdown. A conky-style text panel for GNOME on Wayland, where layer-shell desktop widgets can't run. * Up to 4 sheets on each monitor, each with its own file, font, position, size and look * Plain text, ANSI colour codes (16, 256 and 24-bit) and Markdown (headings, lists, code, tables) * Redraws when a file changes, and picks up files on drives that mount after login * Set font size, position, width, height, scale, background opacity and padding with sliders or by typing a number * Sheets stay on the same screen when monitors are rearranged Open the extension's settings to add sheets and choose their files.

Extension Homepage: https://github.com/cdncampbell/gnome-wayland-text-backdrop

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Version	Status
1.0.0 (1)	Unreviewed

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cdncampbell posted a review October 25, 2026