[P1] Implement generic Xorg active-window metadata source #14

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opened 2026-07-17 23:59:58 +00:00 by lost-rob0t · 0 comments

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2026-07-17 23:59:58 +00:00

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Goal

Collect minimal window context on Xorg without depending on a specific window manager.

Requirements

Active window ID, application/class, title, geometry, desktop/workspace where available, and timestamp.
Use native X11 APIs or narrowly scoped commands with validated output.
Normalize fields into the shared metadata model.
Apply metadata redaction before records enter persistence.
Handle destroyed windows, focus races, missing properties, and multi-monitor layouts.

Acceptance criteria

Works under a generic EWMH-compatible Xorg window manager.
No shell interpolation of captured values.
Window title collection can be disabled independently.
Tests cover malformed properties and focus changes during capture.

Depends on

## Goal Collect minimal window context on Xorg without depending on a specific window manager. ## Requirements - Active window ID, application/class, title, geometry, desktop/workspace where available, and timestamp. - Use native X11 APIs or narrowly scoped commands with validated output. - Normalize fields into the shared metadata model. - Apply metadata redaction before records enter persistence. - Handle destroyed windows, focus races, missing properties, and multi-monitor layouts. ## Acceptance criteria - Works under a generic EWMH-compatible Xorg window manager. - No shell interpolation of captured values. - Window title collection can be disabled independently. - Tests cover malformed properties and focus changes during capture. ## Depends on - #13