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qv2ray/plugin-plasma-toolbar

Analysis updated 2026-08-07 · repo last pushed 2020-01-19

★ 5QMLAudience · developerComplexity · 2/5DormantLicenseSetup · moderate

TLDR

A KDE Plasma panel widget that displays the live connection status and network speed of Qv2ray, a tool that routes internet traffic through proxy servers.

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    What it does
      Shows Qv2ray status
      Displays network speed
      Lives in KDE panel
    Tech stack
      QML
      KDE Plasma
      Qt
    Use cases
      Monitor proxy connection
      Check speed at a glance
      Avoid opening main app
    Audience
      Qv2ray users
      KDE Plasma users
      Linux desktop users
    License
      GPLv3

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What do people build with it?

USE CASE 1

Monitor your Qv2ray proxy connection status directly from the KDE Plasma panel.

USE CASE 2

Check your current network speed without opening the full Qv2ray application.

USE CASE 3

Keep a live indicator on your desktop taskbar to confirm your proxy is active.

What is it built with?

QMLKDE PlasmaQtC++

How does it compare?

qv2ray/plugin-plasma-toolbarberkeserce/deepl-translator-plasmoidcromewar/plasma-downloads-stack
Stars537
LanguageQMLQMLQML
Last pushed2020-01-19——
MaintenanceDormant——
Setup difficultymoderateeasy—
Complexity2/52/5—
Audiencedevelopergeneralgeneral

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How do you get it running?

Difficulty · moderate Time to first run · 30min

Requires compiling the plugin with standard build commands and placing it into the correct KDE system folder.

You can use and modify this freely, but if you share it or any changes, you must also release the source code under the same license.

In plain English

This plugin adds a small toolbar widget for KDE Plasma desktops that shows the status and network speed of Qv2ray, which is a tool used to route internet traffic through proxy servers. If you use Qv2ray on a Linux system running the KDE Plasma desktop environment, this little widget sits in your panel and gives you a live view of what is happening with your connection at a glance. The widget is built with QML, a language commonly used for designing user interface elements in KDE and other Qt-based applications. Installing it involves running a few standard commands that compile and place the plugin into the right system folder so your desktop panel can recognize and display it. Once installed, it acts as a bridge between the main Qv2ray application and your desktop's taskbar. This tool is specifically for people who already use Qv2ray on a Linux desktop running KDE Plasma. For example, if you rely on a proxy connection to access a work network or browse privately, you might want to confirm the connection is active without opening the full Qv2ray window. This widget gives you that information directly on your screen, similar to how a Wi-Fi indicator shows your signal strength. The README is very short and does not go into detail about exactly which data points the widget shows, such as specific upload and download speeds or connection status icons. It simply states that the plugin displays information on the KDE Plasma panel. The project is a small, focused utility licensed under the GPLv3 open-source license.

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Prompt 1
Help me set up and compile the Qv2ray KDE Plasma toolbar plugin on my Linux machine so it appears in my desktop panel.
Prompt 2
Walk me through installing a KDE Plasma panel widget built with QML that bridges with the Qv2ray proxy application.
Prompt 3
Write a script or guide me through the standard build commands needed to compile a Qt-based KDE Plasma plugin and place it in the correct system folder.

Frequently asked questions

What is plugin-plasma-toolbar?

A KDE Plasma panel widget that displays the live connection status and network speed of Qv2ray, a tool that routes internet traffic through proxy servers.

What language is plugin-plasma-toolbar written in?

Mainly QML. The stack also includes QML, KDE Plasma, Qt.

Is plugin-plasma-toolbar actively maintained?

Dormant — no commits in 2+ years (last push 2020-01-19).

What license does plugin-plasma-toolbar use?

You can use and modify this freely, but if you share it or any changes, you must also release the source code under the same license.

How hard is plugin-plasma-toolbar to set up?

Setup difficulty is rated moderate, with roughly 30min to a first successful run.

Who is plugin-plasma-toolbar for?

Mainly developer.

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