https://bugs.kde.org/show_bug.cgi?id=499815
Bug ID: 499815
Summary: Kickoff Search should not use Krunner/Plasma search
results by default
Classification: Plasma
Product: plasmashell
Version: master
Platform: Arch Linux
OS: All
Status: REPORTED
Severity: normal
Priority: NOR
Component: Application Launcher (Kickoff) widget
Assignee: plasma-b...@kde.org
Reporter: ben....@eml.cc
CC: mikel5...@gmail.com, noaha...@gmail.com
Target Milestone: 1.0
SUMMARY
Th search results produced by the Application Launcher (Kickoff) should default
to only results from the contents of the actual application menu. Using Plasma
search / Krunner should be opt-in
STEPS TO REPRODUCE
1. In the Kickoff search bar, enter any search term, e.g. "system"
2. results produced come from Krunner, drawing from various plugins as chosen
in Settings > Search > Plasma Search
OBSERVED RESULT
The above is the default experience using the Kickoff search
EXPECTED RESULT
I would argue that, while it's a more powerful search, it's more powerful than
needed. It unnecessarily duplicates the functionality of a core part of
Plasmashell (Krunner), which is just as readily available as the Kickoff search
itself. I'm sure it's also unexpected. Besides, the many bugs of Krunner also
affect it, which I could certainly do without.
Applying the "simple by default, powerful when needed" credo here would mean to
give users the option for this link, but make a simple app search the default.
SOFTWARE/OS VERSIONS
Linux/KDE Plasma: Garuda Linux
KDE Plasma Version: 6.2.5
KDE Frameworks Version: 6.10.0
Qt Version: 6.8.2
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The Settings for Kickoff have a "Configure Search Plugins" button in the
General tab. This could be deactivated by default, preceded by a check box
saying "use Plasma Search" or sth., and be activated only when checking that.
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