[feat-req] show scratchpad over maximized windows
Author: tx46Created Sep 17, 2023Updated Sep 5, 2026
Labelsenhancementrequires-configuration
## I'm submitting a…
## Current Behavior
When pressing the keybinding to show the scratchpad while having a maximized window on screen, the maximized window unmaximizes itself.
## Desired Behavior
I would like to be able to show a scratchpad window over the maximized window temporarily.
## Impact
## Environment
Output of `i3 --moreversion 2>&-`:
[ ] Bug
[x] Feature Request
[ ] Documentation Request
[ ] Other (Please describe in detail)
[x] This feature requires new configuration and/or commands
i3 version:
Binary i3 version: 4.22 (2023-01-02) © 2009 Michael Stapelberg and contributors
Running i3 version: 4.22 (2023-01-02) (pid 1168)
Loaded i3 config:
/home/xxxxx/.config/i3/config (main) (last modified: mån 11 sep 2023 05:32:42, 530442 seconds ago)
The i3 binary you just called: /usr/bin/i3
The i3 binary you are running: i3
- Linux Distribution & Version: EndeavourOS
- Are you using a compositor (e.g., xcompmgr or compton): picom
Source: i3/i3