Loupe (Image Viewer)
- Project type (Core or Development): Core
- Project codename (not generic name): Loupe
- Current repository location: https://gitlab.gnome.org/BrainBlasted/loupe
Links to design mockups and relevant issues
- Teams/Design/initiatives#19 (closed)
- Teams/Design/initiatives#95 (closed)
- https://gitlab.gnome.org/Teams/Design/app-mockups/-/tree/master/image-viewer
Dependencies not included in GNOME runtime
- liblcms2
Installation/build instructions
GNOME Builder
GNOME Builder is the environment used for developing this application. It can use Flatpak manifests to create a consistent building and running environment cross-distro. Thus, it is highly recommended you use it.
- Download GNOME Builder.
- In Builder, click the "Clone Repository" button at the bottom, using
git@gitlab.gnome.org/BrainBlasted/loupe.git
orhttps://gitlab.gnome.org/BrainBlasted/loupe.git
as the URL. - Click the build button at the top once the project is loaded.
Installation
Depending on how you want it installed instructions can differ. If you used GNOME Builder to build it, clicking the bar at the top window will open a submenu with "Export Bundle". This will create a flatpak bundle, which can be installed on any system that supports flatpak.
In order for the Loupe flatpak to be able to read the directory images are installed in, you must install a bundle. Once you have a bundle installed, development builds will work properly.
Planned features
The following features are not implemented yet but are planned to be added until inclusion into Core/Development: https://gitlab.gnome.org/BrainBlasted/loupe/-/milestones/2#tab-issues
More information
GNOME needs a basic image viewer application that can show images. Loupe aims to be more touchscreen and touchpad friendly, while following modern GNOME design patterns.
Long term we want to add basic photo editing features and image comparison.
App replacement
- Apps that will be replaced: Eye of GNOME
Abandoned features
With the app replacement, the following features that are currently available in Core, will be abandoned:
- Slideshow
- Presenter
- Gallery Pane
- Plugins
- Statusbar