c/linux · by frizzle@sh.itjust.works · 3y

[SOLVED] [Request] KDE Plasma Widget to Show JSON Results

I am using a Steam Deck with Mullvad VPN WireGuard. I am quite limited with the software I can install without having to reinstall on each update. On each reboot I have to manual turn on the Mullvad VPN and there is no kill-switch. I run the Steam Deck in desktop mode most of the time connected to a monitor.

I tried to set the WireGuard settings to automatically connect, but the settings keep getting reset.

So I am looking for a desktop widget that can run the command:

curl https://am.i.mullvad.net/json

This gives me the connection status and extra information.

If you think I am going about this the wrong way, let me know if there is a better way to quickly check my VPN status.

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12 Comments

spiritedaway@lemmy.ml · 5 pts · 3y (1 reply)

Just to add, if you wanted to start VPN on boot automatically, you can create a systemd service file to take care of that and put it in ~/.config/systemd/user/

frizzle@sh.itjust.works · 2 pts · 3y

I will look into it! Thanks for the idea.

goddard_guryon@lemmy.ml · 3 pts · 3y (4 replies)

Unrelated, but can you share the wallpaper? :)

carzian@lemmy.ml · 3 pts · 3y (1 reply)

I believe this is one of the stock ones for kde plasma

Edit: Here Safe Landing

goddard_guryon@lemmy.ml · 2 pts · 3y

Awesome, thanks a lot :)

frizzle@sh.itjust.works · 2 pts · 3y (1 reply)

It is one of the default KDE wallpapers done by Louis Durrant for a competition KDE was holding. He titled it, "Safe Landing".

If you don't mind visiting reddit, here is a link to a 5120x2880 version.