linuxmint/cinnamon-spices-applets
Dec 2024 – Apr 2026
8 Months active
Languages Used
JavaScriptPOPythonShell
Technical Skills
Front-end DevelopmentInternationalizationJavaScriptLocalizationUI DevelopmentApplet Development
Anaxímeno Brito
PROFILE
Anaxímeno Brito
Anaximeno Brito developed and enhanced multiple user-facing features for the linuxmint/cinnamon-spices-applets repository, focusing on applet customization, localization, and compatibility. He implemented configurable UI elements such as blink animations and multi-shape pupil options for the Eye Applet, improved accessibility through Portuguese translations, and ensured forward compatibility with Cinnamon 6.8 by updating deprecated panel APIs. His technical approach combined JavaScript, Cairo graphics, and GTK to deliver maintainable, version-aware code that addressed both user experience and system integration. The work demonstrated depth in front-end development and internationalization, resulting in more stable, accessible, and customizable applets for diverse user environments.
Overall Statistics
Feature vs Bugs
85%Features
Repository Contributions
14Total
Bugs
2
Commits
14
Features
11
Lines of code
9,136
Activity Months8
Your Network
75 peopleWork History
April 2026
1 Commits
Apr 1, 2026April 2026: Delivered a critical API compatibility update for Cinnamon Spices Applets to ensure forward compatibility with Cinnamon 6.8+. Updated the panel height/width retrieval mechanism to replace the deprecated this.panel.height, preventing breakage and improving applet stability across future Cinnamon releases. The change was implemented in linuxmint/cinnamon-spices-applets (commit 425023d443222a378560ccf47688b0f45a5911c8) and shipped in version 3.3.1. This work reduces upgrade friction for users and lowers maintenance workload for the ecosystem.
1 Commits
Apr 1, 2026April 2026: Delivered a critical API compatibility update for Cinnamon Spices Applets to ensure forward compatibility with Cinnamon 6.8+. Updated the panel height/width retrieval mechanism to replace the deprecated this.panel.height, preventing breakage and improving applet stability across future Cinnamon releases. The change was implemented in linuxmint/cinnamon-spices-applets (commit 425023d443222a378560ccf47688b0f45a5911c8) and shipped in version 3.3.1. This work reduces upgrade friction for users and lowers maintenance workload for the ecosystem.
April 2026
March 2026
1 Commits • 1 Features
Mar 1, 2026March 2026 performance highlights focused on delivering a polished, highly customizable Eye Customization feature set for cinnamon-spices-applets. Released version 3.3.0 with multi-pupil shape support (round, vertical, horizontal, star), improved eye blink animation, a stroke option on eyelids when alternate colors are used, and refined padding/margin handling. Localization updates were included (notably Portuguese), reducing translation gaps. These changes enhance user personalization, visual polish, and accessibility, reinforcing the product’s value proposition and setting a solid base for future theming options.
March 2026
1 Commits • 1 Features
Mar 1, 2026March 2026 performance highlights focused on delivering a polished, highly customizable Eye Customization feature set for cinnamon-spices-applets. Released version 3.3.0 with multi-pupil shape support (round, vertical, horizontal, star), improved eye blink animation, a stroke option on eyelids when alternate colors are used, and refined padding/margin handling. Localization updates were included (notably Portuguese), reducing translation gaps. These changes enhance user personalization, visual polish, and accessibility, reinforcing the product’s value proposition and setting a solid base for future theming options.
February 2026
2 Commits • 2 Features
Feb 1, 2026February 2026 (2026-02) – linuxmint/cinnamon-spices-applets Key features delivered: - Native Wayland-enabled Directory Menu Applet: dual classic/native versions, uses Cinnamon PopupMenu for native integration; min Cinnamon version raised to 3.8; corrected popup_menu script path. - Eye animation enhancements and simplified settings for improved UX. Major bugs fixed: - No explicit bugs reported in this period; implemented runtime/path and versioning adjustments to ensure stability under Wayland and during upgrades. Overall impact and accomplishments: - Enhanced Wayland compatibility, stability, and user experience; clearer architecture separating classic and native implementations; supports smoother upgrades and reduces potential support issues related to Wayland. Technologies/skills demonstrated: - Native/Cinnamon integration, Wayland-aware UI components, PopupMenu usage, code maintenance and UX improvements. Commit references: - 21936eadcd7d528677bdde19b8d4153dc9d96d96 - 697706b6a5c29c737ca7fce5a69cb0fa4f5cb1ec
2 Commits • 2 Features
Feb 1, 2026February 2026 (2026-02) – linuxmint/cinnamon-spices-applets Key features delivered: - Native Wayland-enabled Directory Menu Applet: dual classic/native versions, uses Cinnamon PopupMenu for native integration; min Cinnamon version raised to 3.8; corrected popup_menu script path. - Eye animation enhancements and simplified settings for improved UX. Major bugs fixed: - No explicit bugs reported in this period; implemented runtime/path and versioning adjustments to ensure stability under Wayland and during upgrades. Overall impact and accomplishments: - Enhanced Wayland compatibility, stability, and user experience; clearer architecture separating classic and native implementations; supports smoother upgrades and reduces potential support issues related to Wayland. Technologies/skills demonstrated: - Native/Cinnamon integration, Wayland-aware UI components, PopupMenu usage, code maintenance and UX improvements. Commit references: - 21936eadcd7d528677bdde19b8d4153dc9d96d96 - 697706b6a5c29c737ca7fce5a69cb0fa4f5cb1ec
February 2026
December 2025
1 Commits • 1 Features
Dec 1, 2025December 2025: Delivered Eye Applet Blink Animation with User-Configurable Timing for the linuxmint/cinnamon-spices-applets repository. Implemented a blink animation for the eye applet with user-defined settings for blink period and gap, plus a configuration UI and logic to trigger the blink based on user activity and idle state. This enhances usability and visual feedback while preserving performance and staying in line with accessibility considerations.
December 2025
1 Commits • 1 Features
Dec 1, 2025December 2025: Delivered Eye Applet Blink Animation with User-Configurable Timing for the linuxmint/cinnamon-spices-applets repository. Implemented a blink animation for the eye applet with user-defined settings for blink period and gap, plus a configuration UI and logic to trigger the blink based on user activity and idle state. This enhances usability and visual feedback while preserving performance and staying in line with accessibility considerations.
October 2025
2 Commits • 1 Features
Oct 1, 2025Month 2025-10 — Linux Mint Cinnamon Spices Applets development: delivered a user-facing feature enhancement for the Power Profiles Applet and resolved a UI stability issue, focusing on business value and maintainability.
2 Commits • 1 Features
Oct 1, 2025Month 2025-10 — Linux Mint Cinnamon Spices Applets development: delivered a user-facing feature enhancement for the Power Profiles Applet and resolved a UI stability issue, focusing on business value and maintainability.
October 2025
March 2025
2 Commits • 2 Features
Mar 1, 2025March 2025: Delivered UX enhancements and localization for the Night Light Switch applet in linuxmint/cinnamon-spices-applets. Implemented tooltip feedback to show status and enable quick toggle, significantly improving discoverability and accessibility. Added Portuguese localization via a new .po file, broadening audience and reducing language barriers. These changes streamline user interactions, set groundwork for future UX and localization work, and maintain a focused, review-friendly contribution footprint.
March 2025
2 Commits • 2 Features
Mar 1, 2025March 2025: Delivered UX enhancements and localization for the Night Light Switch applet in linuxmint/cinnamon-spices-applets. Implemented tooltip feedback to show status and enable quick toggle, significantly improving discoverability and accessibility. Added Portuguese localization via a new .po file, broadening audience and reducing language barriers. These changes streamline user interactions, set groundwork for future UX and localization work, and maintain a focused, review-friendly contribution footprint.
February 2025
3 Commits • 2 Features
Feb 1, 2025February 2025 monthly summary for linuxmint/cinnamon-spices-applets: Key features delivered include Portuguese localization for Pomodoro Timer applet and Cinnamon 6.4 compatibility improvements. Major bugs fixed include translation refinements (e.g., correction of 'None') and associated follow-up updates. Overall impact: expanded accessibility for Portuguese-speaking users, ensured compatibility with the latest Cinnamon release, and improved maintenance through structured multi-version support. Technologies/skills demonstrated: internationalization (i18n), localization workflows, multi-version applet architecture, changelog maintenance, and version-controlled contribution practices.
3 Commits • 2 Features
Feb 1, 2025February 2025 monthly summary for linuxmint/cinnamon-spices-applets: Key features delivered include Portuguese localization for Pomodoro Timer applet and Cinnamon 6.4 compatibility improvements. Major bugs fixed include translation refinements (e.g., correction of 'None') and associated follow-up updates. Overall impact: expanded accessibility for Portuguese-speaking users, ensured compatibility with the latest Cinnamon release, and improved maintenance through structured multi-version support. Technologies/skills demonstrated: internationalization (i18n), localization workflows, multi-version applet architecture, changelog maintenance, and version-controlled contribution practices.
February 2025
December 2024
2 Commits • 2 Features
Dec 1, 2024December 2024 monthly summary for linuxmint/cinnamon-spices-applets: Delivered two key applet enhancements with measurable UX and localization improvements. Panel Applet Icon Handling and Autohide State Optimization refactored icon logic and improved set_panel_autohide_state, eliminating duplicate PANEL_AUTOHIDE_KEY entries and resulting in cleaner state management and smoother user experience. Directory Menu Applet: Portuguese Localization Update updated translations to accurately reflect appearance, behavior, sorting options, and keybindings, improving accessibility for pt-BR/pt-PT users. These efforts improve reliability, reduce user friction, and demonstrate strong refactoring, localization, and code-quality skills.
December 2024
2 Commits • 2 Features
Dec 1, 2024December 2024 monthly summary for linuxmint/cinnamon-spices-applets: Delivered two key applet enhancements with measurable UX and localization improvements. Panel Applet Icon Handling and Autohide State Optimization refactored icon logic and improved set_panel_autohide_state, eliminating duplicate PANEL_AUTOHIDE_KEY entries and resulting in cleaner state management and smoother user experience. Directory Menu Applet: Portuguese Localization Update updated translations to accurately reflect appearance, behavior, sorting options, and keybindings, improving accessibility for pt-BR/pt-PT users. These efforts improve reliability, reduce user friction, and demonstrate strong refactoring, localization, and code-quality skills.
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Quality Metrics
Correctness89.2%
Maintainability90.0%
Architecture88.6%
Performance90.0%
AI Usage25.8%
Skills & Technologies
Programming Languages
JavaScriptPOPythonShell
Technical Skills
Applet DevelopmentCairo graphicsCinnamon Applet DevelopmentCinnamon applet developmentFront-end DevelopmentGNOME Shell ExtensionsGTKInternationalizationJavaScriptLocalizationSystem IntegrationUI DevelopmentUI/UX DevelopmentUI/UX designWayland Support
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