benjamimgois/goverlay 1.3

1.3 - Portable edition

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Hey Linuxers! GOverlay is back with a very special release! 🚀

Since the early days of GOverlay, packaging for different distributions has always been a challenge. While some distros worked flawlessly, others required extra effort. A portable format seemed like the ideal solution, but creating something that "just worked" felt like an impossible task for me. That's when our incredible community stepped in and gave me the boost I needed. In just a matter of days, AppImage specialists from PkgForge not only created a fully functional AppImage for GOverlay but also set up an automated process for nightly builds. This is a game-changer for accessibility and usability across all Linux distributions!

What's New in This Release? 🎉

1. Portable AppImage Support

   • GOverlay now comes as a portable AppImage, making it compatible with virtually any Linux distribution, including those using musl libc.
   • Nightly builds are now automated, ensuring you always have access to the latest features and fixes.

2. Enhanced UI and Themes

   • New color themes: "Afterburner," "Mangohud," , "Goverlay" and "Simple White."
   • Improved positioning of color theme icons and better visual feedback for FPS limit settings.
   • Automatic detection of CPU and GPU brands to apply matching color themes.

3. Blacklist Management

   • Added a dedicated form for managing blacklisted applications.
   • Apps added to the blacklist: pamac-manager,lact,handbrake, bitwig-studio, yumex, and ptyxis.

4. Wayland Support Improvements

   • Automatic detection of Wayland environments and use of vkcube --wsi wayland for compatibility.

5. Bug Fixes and Stability

   • Fixed issues with the FPS limit checkgroup not loading correctly.
   • Resolved errors in the Mangohud wrapper and HUD version selection.
   • Disabled the spinedit increment function as it’s now handled automatically.

6. Distro-Specific Adjustments

   • Disabled the global-enable button for the Bazzite distribution.

7. Quality-of-Life Improvements

   • Added notifications for missing configuration files, with automatic creation if they don’t exist.
   • Streamlined UI changes for a smoother user experience.

This release is a testament to the power of community collaboration. A huge thank you to everyone who contributed, especially the @Samueru-sama and @psadi for their incredible work on the AppImage and CI automation. Let’s keep making GOverlay better together! 💻✨

Download the latest version now and enjoy a more seamless experience!

PS: Appimage updated with new fix for vkcube running in xwayland