kwin-cycle-non-empty-desktops
KWin Script to switch to the next or previous non empty virtual desktop.

Installation

Method 1: From the KDE Store

• Go to `System Settings` -> `Window Management` -> `KWin Scripts` -> `Get New Scripts`
• Search for 'KWin Cycle Non Empty Desktops'
• Click the Install button

NOTE: The direct store URL is https://store.kde.org/p/1700772


Method 2: From kwinscript file

• Visit the [releases section](https://github.com/shaansubbaiah/kwin-cycle-non-empty-desktops/releases/) and download the _.kwinscript_ file.
• After that, you will be able to select this file in `System Settings` -> `Window Management` -> `KWin Scripts` -> `Install from File`.

Method 3: From source

To install, run:
> git clone https://github.com/shaansubbaiah/kwin-cycle-non-empty-desktops
> kpackagetool5 --type=KWin/Script -i kwin-cycle-non-empty-desktops


To update, run:
> git clone https://github.com/shaansubbaiah/kwin-cycle-non-empty-desktops && kpackagetool5 --type=KWin/Script -u kwin-cycle-non-empty-desktops

Note: You will need to disable then enable script from `System Settings` -> `Window Management` -> `KWin Scripts` for changes to take effect. You may also need to log out and back into the Plasma session for changes to take effect.

To uninstall, run:
> kpackagetool5 --type=KWin/Script -r kwin-cycle-non-empty-desktops


After installing the script, it must be also enabled in the System Settings.

Configuration

The default shortcuts are:

Meta+Shift+S - To Switch to the Next Non-Empty Desktop

Meta+Shift+W - To Switch to the Previous Non-Empty Desktop

Change them by going to `System Settings` -> `Shortcuts` -> Search for "Next Non-Empty Desktop" or "Previous Non-Empty Desktop"