Add support for shadows

[Iss-in]

Now most wayland compositors dont implement shadows themselves, instead allowing the client window to draw them for themselves. Will it be possible to implement this in dunst itself ?

[apprehensions]

yes but it might take plenty of time and code, i suggest you just use a compositor instead of adding support directly into the software

[fwsmit]

yes but it might take plenty of time and code, i suggest you just use a compositor instead of adding support directly into the software

Agreed. But I'd probably accept a PR if it doesn't add too much complexity.

[Iss-in]

most wayland compositors, especially sway aren't drawing up border shadows anymore, and are letting it to be part of csd itself. this also includes most gtk apps ( they all draws shadows for themselves ) including firefox on wayland.

implementation is quite simple imo, shadow is just a black border with progressive transparency (alpha gradient) applied to it. should be really easy to do in cairo, sadly I just dont have enough experience with it . hopefully someone will pick it up

[traeanto]

please mention me if box shadow has been added

[apprehensions]

No

[bynect]

most wayland compositors, especially sway aren't drawing up border shadows anymore, and are letting it to be part of csd itself. this also includes most gtk apps ( they all draws shadows for themselves ) including firefox on wayland.

implementation is quite simple imo, shadow is just a black border with progressive transparency (alpha gradient) applied to it. should be really easy to do in cairo, sadly I just dont have enough experience with it . hopefully someone will pick it up

do you have any example on hand for implementing shadows? I may work on that in my effort to make dunst more aesthetic, but I am a little short on time right now so any pointer is appreciated