Add Change TTL

[JuanJoseGonGi]

Change TTL

This plugin changes the default ipv4 and ipv6 TTL to the user specified one using sysctl commands.

Checklist:

Developer Checklist

• [x] I am the original author or an authorized maintainer of this plugin.
• [x] I have abided by the licenses of the libraries I am utilizing, including attaching license notices where appropriate.

Plugin Checklist

• [x] I have verified that my plugin works properly on the Stable and Beta update channels of SteamOS.
• [x] I have verified my plugin is unique or alternatively provides more/alternative functionality to a similar plugin already on the store.

Plugin Backend Checklist

• No: I am using a custom backend other than Python.
• No: I am using a tool or software from a 3rd party FOSS project that does not have it's dependencies statically linked.
• No: I am using a custom binary that has all of it's dependencies statically linked.

Testing

• [x] Tested on SteamOS Stable/Beta Update Channel.

• [ ] Tested on SteamOS Preview Update Channel.

[JuanJoseGonGi]

why this plugin requires root to perform it's function which can be done without root access via KDE desktop.

AFAIK to change the TTL using sysctl you need root and in the tests I did it is so. I can't find in the KDE settings a related configuration. Can you please share what method could be used without root?

[TrainDoctor]

why this plugin requires root to perform it's function which can be done without root access via KDE desktop.

AFAIK to change the TTL using sysctl you need root and in the tests I did it is so. I can't find in the KDE settings a related configuration. Can you please share what method could be used without root?

Apologies, I misunderstood what was meant by TTL and the access levels needed to modify it. What would be the purpose of modifying the TTL for Steam Deck users? (The plugin can go forward now but I'm just curious 😅)

[JuanJoseGonGi]

What would be the purpose of modifying the TTL for Steam Deck users

I personally use it to bypass mobile hotspot limits on data plans. I think it could be the main use case for deck

[JuanJoseGonGi]

Please also re-add a screenshot URL and a relevant image.

@TrainDoctor These 2 refer to the image field on the plugin.json?

[TrainDoctor]

Please also re-add a screenshot URL and a relevant image.

@TrainDoctor These 2 refer to the image field on the plugin.json?

Yes, that's correct.