GSConnect is an implementation of the KDE Connect protocol designed specifically for GNOME Shell. It allows Linux desktops to communicate with compatible mobile devices and other computers without requiring the KDE Connect desktop application.
The extension integrates connected devices into GNOME’s desktop environment. Users can manage their devices through GNOME Shell, while optional file manager and browser integrations make it possible to access certain functions directly from other applications.
This is free and open source software.
Key Features
- Connects and pairs GNOME desktops with compatible devices using the KDE Connect protocol.
- Transfers files, links and text between connected computers and mobile devices.
- Synchronises clipboard text, with options for controlling the direction of automatic synchronisation.
- Mirrors notifications between devices, with controls for selecting which applications may forward notifications.
- Supports sending and receiving SMS messages through compatible Android devices, with contact information displayed in the messaging interface.
- Displays remote battery levels and charging status, with configurable low-battery notifications.
- Provides a Find My Phone function that makes a connected device ring.
- Supports browsing files on compatible Android devices using SFTP mounts.
- Controls MPRIS-compatible media players, including playback and volume adjustment.
- Allows a connected device to provide remote mouse and keyboard input, subject to desktop session support.
- Supports using a mobile device as a presentation remote.
- Runs predefined shell commands on paired devices, allowing users to configure remote actions.
- Offers optional Nautilus and Nemo integration for sending files through the file manager’s context menu.
- Supports browser integration for sending links to connected devices, although availability and functionality depend on the browser.
- Provides configurable keyboard shortcuts for device actions.
Website: github.com/GSConnect/gnome-shell-extension-gsconnect
Support:
Developer: Andy Holmes and GSConnect contributors
License: GNU General Public License v2.0
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