* fix: improve Debian/pipx installation experience
- Enhanced error messages in check_dependencies() to provide distro-specific
installation commands (Ubuntu/Debian, Fedora, Arch Linux)
- Added explicit pipx guidance: install system packages BEFORE pipx install
- Updated error message to use gir1.2-ayatanaappindicator3-0.1 for Debian
- Added comprehensive pipx installation section to DISTRO_COMPATIBILITY.md
with step-by-step instructions for all major distributions
* fix: add display availability check to prevent GTK crash on Debian
The original PR only added documentation and improved error messages.
This commit adds the actual fix for issue #288.
Root cause: On some systems (especially Debian), GTK widgets can be
created before the display connection is properly established, causing
the crash: gtk_widget_get_scale_factor: assertion 'GTK_IS_WIDGET (widget)' failed
Fix: Add check_display_available() function that verifies Gdk.Display
is available before any GTK widgets are created. This provides a clear
error message instead of a cryptic GTK crash.
Fixes#288
* feat(ui): add auto-start on boot support
- Add --start-minimized CLI flag for autostart entry
- Create autostart_manager.py to handle XDG autostart desktop entry
- Add autostart config option in config_manager.py
- Add Start on Login toggle in Settings dialog
- Add Start Minimized toggle in Settings dialog
- Add Start on Login checkbox in system tray menu
- Add first-run dialog to ask about autostart preference
Closes#184
* fix(test): add first_run: False to mock config settings
The tests were failing with StopIteration because main() now checks
for first_run and shows a dialog if True. By setting first_run: False
in the mock config, we skip the first-run dialog code path.
* fix(ui): harden autostart behavior across Linux sessions
Use XDG-compliant autostart paths and robust Exec command resolution, keep first-run prompt semantics correct, and fix GTK toggle handling so state changes are applied reliably.
* docs(autostart): document XDG startup model and limits
Clarify that Vocalinux uses desktop-session XDG autostart, not systemd services, and explain compatibility expectations for mainstream DEs versus minimal/custom WM sessions.
* feat(ui): add first-run quick-start guidance text
Expand the welcome dialog with concise first-time usage guidance and clear direction to the tray menu Settings entry while preserving the existing autostart decision flow.
* fix(uninstall): remove XDG autostart desktop entry
Ensure uninstall removes ~/.config autostart registration and reports leftover autostart entries during verification.
* fix(install): ignore defunct processes in running-check
Filter installer process detection to exclude defunct entries and installer/uninstaller shells so stale zombie rows do not block reinstall.
* fix(uninstall): ignore defunct processes in running-check
Use filtered process detection so zombie entries and installer shells do not trigger false running-process warnings during uninstall.
Add better error messages and documentation for cross-distribution compatibility.
**Task 9: System Dependency Checker (scripts/check-system-deps.sh)**
- New script to check system dependencies regardless of distribution
- Detects Python 3.8+, pkg-config, GTK3, PyGObject, PortAudio
- Checks for text injection tools (xdotool, wtype, ydotool)
- Provides distribution-specific installation instructions
- Supports all 10+ distribution families (Ubuntu, Debian, Fedora, Arch, openSUSE, Gentoo, Alpine, Void, Solus, Mageia)
**Task 10: Better Unsupported Distro Message (install.sh)**
- Enhanced error message for unsupported distributions
- References the new dependency checker script
- Provides manual installation options (skip-system-deps, venv install)
- Includes link to project wiki
- Interactive prompt to continue or cancel
**Task 11: Distro Compatibility Documentation (docs/DISTRO_COMPATIBILITY.md)**
- Comprehensive compatibility matrix for supported distros
- Experimental support section with known issues
- Requirements by distribution with exact commands
- Desktop environment compatibility (GNOME, KDE, Xfce, sway, i3, etc.)
- Display server support (X11, Wayland, XWayland)
- Architecture support (x86_64, arm64, armhf, riscv64)
- Testing checklist for new distributions
- Issue reporting guidelines
- Contributing guidelines for compatibility fixes
Part of cross-distribution compatibility improvements (Phase 3 of 5).
Related to #157
