Fix cursor visibility API compatibility with newer GNOME Shell versions#54
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- Add runtime check for Meta.CursorTracker visibility methods - Fall back to global.stage.set_cursor_type() when methods unavailable - Maintain backward compatibility with older Shell versions - Fixes jkitching#53
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Fixes #53
Summary
Adds fallback cursor visibility handling for GNOME Shell versions where
Meta.CursorTracker.inhibit_cursor_visibility()anduninhibit_cursor_visibility()methods are not available in the JavaScript bindings.Changes
global.stage.set_cursor_type()when tracker methods unavailableClutterSeatunchangedTechnical Details
The fix uses a dual-path approach:
Meta.CursorTrackermethods when available (original behavior)global.stage.set_cursor_type()when methods not foundClutter.CursorType.NONEClutter.CursorType.DEFAULTThe implementation gracefully degrades without crashes on any GNOME Shell version.
Testing
Please verify the extension: