desktop file Icon: relative search for case where prefix is not /usr
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Current evaluation
Snapcraft desktop file Icon path resolution fails when Meson prefix is not /usr; suggests searching relative to the desktop file. Open since 2019, no comments, no labels, no maintainer response.
Suggested action: needs triage
Reason: The issue has zero comments, no labels, and no maintainer interaction in over 5 years (last activity 2013 days ago). While the underlying problem (hard-coded /usr prefix for desktop file Icon paths) may still be relevant, there is no evidence it has been addressed or that the reporter is still engaged. A maintainer should assess whether the current icon resolution logic (e.g., commits like 'feat: resolve icon names from the hicolor theme' or 'feat: mediate desktop, icon, and manifest files') already handles this case before deciding to close or implement.
Issue body
Evaluation history
| Date | Model | Scores | Action | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| qwen/qwen3.8-27b |
Impact:
35
Quick Win:
21.0
Staleness:
95
Complexity:
40
Confidence:
55
Support Request:
10
|
needs triage | Snapcraft desktop file Icon path resolution fails when Meson prefix is not /usr; suggests searching relative to the desktop file. Open since 2019, no comments, no labels, no maintainer response. | |
| qwen/qwen3.6-35b-a3b |
Staleness:
95
Complexity:
15
Confidence:
85
Support Request:
5
|
close stale | Suggests modifying desktop file icon path resolution to search relative to the file location instead of hardcoding /usr, to support non-standard Meson prefixes in Snapcraft. Untriaged and inactive for over five years. | |
| qwen/qwen3.6-35b-a3b |
Staleness:
98
Complexity:
10
Confidence:
80
Support Request:
5
|
close stale | Untriaged request to fix desktop file icon path resolution for non-/usr prefixes. Over five years old with no maintainer feedback, labels, or assignee. | |
| qwen3.6-35b-a3b-mtp-q6 |
Staleness:
98
Complexity:
15
Confidence:
85
Support Request:
5
|
close stale | Suggests modifying desktop file icon path resolution to search relative to the file location, avoiding hardcoded /usr prefix to support Meson and Snapcraft builds. Untriaged and inactive for over five years. | |
| qwen3.6-35b-a3b-mtp-q6 |
Staleness:
95
Complexity:
30
Confidence:
80
Support Request:
10
|
close stale | Fix desktop file icon lookup to search relative to the file path alongside standard directories, preventing Snapcraft failures when Meson uses non-/usr prefixes. Open, unassigned, and awaiting triage with no comments. |
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Related work
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Related To:
snapcraft#6329
(confidence 60%)
Commit 'feat: resolve icon names from the hicolor theme' may have changed icon path resolution behavior, potentially addressing or superseding this issue.
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Related To:
snapcraft#6385
(confidence 50%)
Commit 'feat: mediate desktop, icon, and manifest files' refactored desktop/icon handling and could affect how Icon paths are resolved.
Related issues
| Issue | Project | State | Summary | Similarity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1903852 desktop file Icon: find scalable icons when NxN dirs present | snapcraft (launchpad) | closed | Request to prioritize scalable icons in desktop file handling was closed without action or discussion. Snapcraft remains unchanged, and the suggestion was abandoned. |