Top Panel Note Extension

The Top Panel Note extension allows you to quickly add and view a static note from the GNOME Shell top panel. It's a convenient way to store small snippets of information, such as a lookup table or reminders, that you can access with just a click.

Prerequisites

• GNOME Shell 45 or later

Installation

From GNOME Extensions Website

• Navigate to the GNOME Extensions website: Top Panel Note Extension.
• Turn on the extension to install it.

Usage

• Adding a Note:

  • Click the extension icon in the top panel.
  • Enter your note in the panel that appears.
  • Your note will be displayed in the top panel.

• Editing a Note:

  • Click the extension icon in the top panel.
  • Edit your previous note in the panel that appears.

• Resize the window:

  • Click and drag the empty space right to the scrollbar to resize the window.

• Tip

  • If you want to format the note properly, you can edit the text file containing the information (~/.cache/top_panel_note_cache.txt).
  • Then press Alt+F2, type 'r' and press enter↵ to restart the gnome-shell to take effects.

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Please open an issue or submit a pull request on the repository.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License. See the LICENSE file for details.

Acknowledgments

• Thanks to the GNOME Shell community for their extensive documentation and support.
• Icons used in this extension are from the GTK Icon Library.