[Bug]: .desktop file from snap release insta-crashing

DrTexx commented 2 years ago

Version

[X] I'm using version 1.7.0

Known issues

[X] I've checked Known issues

Existing issues

[X] I've checked Existing issues

What operating system are you using?

Linux

Operating System Version

Debian 10 (Buster) GNU/Linux (4.19.0-18-amd64)

Reproduction steps

Attempt launching Stretchly from Gnome system search (single-press <super/windows> key to bring up) ... Reproduces how often: [What percentage of the time does it reproduce?] 100% of the time

Expected Behavior

Stretchly launches without fault

Actual Behavior

Stretchly fails to launch and no errors are shown.

I cannot find the application running in htop either so it doesn't appear to still be running silently.

Relevant log output

# Unfortunately I've failed to find a way to produce logs when the issue occurs.

Preferences

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                "Tech",
                "How about taking a no-tech walk?"
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            "data": [
                "Active Meetings",
                "How about moving meetings from the conference room to the concourse? Walking not only burns calories but it may even foster a sense of collaboration."
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        {
            "data": [
                "Fruit",
                "Take your time and eat some fruit. Slowly. Notice the flavor, the texture, the freshness."
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        {
            "data": [
                "Bathrooms",
                "Walk to the farthest bathroom in the worksite facility when going to the restroom."
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        {
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                "Coffee break",
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                "Colleagues",
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            "data": [
                "7 Minute Workout",
                "This workout packs in a full-body exercise routine in a fraction of the time. But as with any exercise, be careful. There are numerous apps to get you started."
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            "data": [
                "Pulse",
                " Raise your pulse rate to 120 beats per minute for 20 straight minutes four or five times a week doing anything you enjoy. Regularly raising your heart rate results in improved cardiovascular health."
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            "data": [
                "Take the stairs ",
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            "data": [
                "Make art",
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                "Yawning",
                "Yawning can be really helpful, as it produces tears to help moisten and lubricate the eyes."
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            "data": [
                "Palming",
                "While seated, brace elbows on the desk and close to the desk edge. Let your weight fall forward and cup hands over eyes. Close your eyes and inhale slowly through nose and hold for few seconds. Continue deep breathing."
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            "data": [
                "Hand squeezes",
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            "data": "Go grab a glass of water.",
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        {
            "data": "Is your sitting posture correct?",
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            "data": "Is your attention spent wisely?",
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            "data": "Shake your hands out to get some relief.",
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            "data": "One at a time, touch the tip of each finger to the tip of your thumb so they make an O-shape.",
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Additional information

Methods which DO successfully launch Stretchly:

$ /snap/stretchly/current/stretchly
13:13:19.345 › Stretchly: initializing...
13:13:19.354 › Stretchly: loading preferences
13:13:19.361 › Stretchly: starting Idle time monitoring
13:13:19.362 › Stretchly: starting Do Not Disturb monitoring
13:13:21.091 › Stretchly: checking for new version (local: v1.7.0, remote: 1.7.0)

Methods which DO NOT successfully launch Stretchly:

$ gtk-launch /var/lib/snapd/desktop/applications/stretchly_stretchly.desktop
gtk-launch: no such application /var/lib/snapd/desktop/applications/stretchly_stretchly.desktop

/snap/bin/stretchly
# pauses for a brief moment, then crashes (no text)
# subsequent runs crash a bit quicker (still no text)

Code of Conduct

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DrTexx commented 2 years ago

Update: If I copy /var/lib/snapd/desktop/applications/stretchly_stretchly.desktop to another location and run it with gtk-launch stretchly_stretchly.desktop, I get the same behaviour as /snap/bin/stretchly

That is to say it pauses for a very brief moment, then crashes. I do not get the gtk-launch: no such application /var/lib/snapd/desktop/applications/stretchly_stretchly.desktop error like I usually do running it from it's original location.

DrTexx commented 2 years ago

Here's what I did as a hacky temporary work-around:

Create derivative of icon with band-aid over it to distinguish between the packaged version and mine
- Stretchly icon can be found under /snap/stretchly/6/meta/gui/icon.png

mkdir -p ~/Applications/PATCHES/stretchly
cp /var/lib/snapd/desktop/applications/stretchly_stretchly.desktop ~/Applications/PATCHES/stretchly/

Copy derivative icon to ~/Applications/PATCHES/stretchly/icon_fixed.png
Replace contents of ~/Applications/PATCHES/stretchly/stretchly_stretchly.desktop with the following:

[Desktop Entry]
Type=Application
Name=Stretchly
GenericName=Break Reminder
Comment=The break time reminder app
Icon=/home/denver/Applications/PATCHES/stretchly/icon_fixed.png
Exec=/snap/stretchly/current/stretchly %u
Terminal=false
StartupWMClass=Stretchly
Categories=Utility;

Create symlink to new .desktop file

ln -s ~/Applications/PATCHES/stretchly/stretchly_stretchly.desktop ~/.local/share/applications

WOOOOOO Launching from gnome system search works, icon and all! (may take a sec to update)
Copy .desktop file to autostart Stretchly!

cp ~/Applications/PATCHES/stretchly/stretchly_stretchly.desktop ~/.config/autostart/
chmod -x ~/.config/autostart/stretchly_stretchly.desktop # don't make executable, all other files weren't executable either

...

Not a solution of course, but hopefully helps anyone else on Debian 10 experiencing the same issues in the meantime :)

hovancik commented 2 years ago

I don't use snap, but it's possible there is some bug in snap or how snaps are created. I am planning to make a new release relatively soon, so let's see if that helps.

hovancik commented 2 years ago

Hey @DrTexx , can you try with 1.8.1?

DrTexx commented 2 years ago

I'll give it a crack now and report back! :)

DrTexx commented 2 years ago

@hovancik No luck unfortunately, same behaviour :(

hovancik commented 2 years ago

Seems that gtk-lunch only can run apps from specific directories? https://unix.stackexchange.com/a/606021

hovancik commented 2 years ago

This might also help with that: https://askubuntu.com/questions/1150609/snap-installed-applications-not-showing-on-launcher

Stretchly is electron same as Slack

hovancik commented 1 year ago

Is this still issue with the latest?

hovancik / stretchly