Linux · System & Settings
Mending Wall
Try another desktop environment
by Lawrence Murray
Official site: flathub.org
About Mending Wall
Mending Wall eliminates common problems when using more than one desktop environment (e.g. GNOME, KDE Plasma, Xfce, Cinnamon, COSMIC).
For example, if you use KDE Plasma then switch to GNOME, icon and cursor themes may have changed. When you switch back to KDE Plasma, scaling and light/dark mode may have changed. Meanwhile, menus may become cluttered with several core applications of similar functionality (e.g. terminals, file browsers, text editors).
Mending Wall fixes all this.
To use, simply launch the app and choose one or more features to enable. The best time to enable is before using a second desktop environment, to prevent issues before they occur. Mending Wall will then run in the background to maintain your setup. You can install any desktop environments in the usual way through your package manager, either before or after starting Mending Wall.
How to install Mending Wall
- Click Download — the developer's official website opens in a new tab.
- Download the latest version there and run it. Choose Custom/Advanced where offered, and skip any bundled extras.
- Prefer the command line? With Flatpak you can install and update it with: flatpak install flathub org.indii.mendingwall
- Open Mending Wall once it finishes installing.
Frequently asked questions
Is Mending Wall free to download?
Yes. The Download button sends you to flathub.org, the developer's official site, where Mending Wall is available to download. Flatnic doesn't host or modify any files.
How do I install Mending Wall from the command line?
With Flatpak, run: flatpak install flathub org.indii.mendingwall. This installs it from the official source and keeps it updated.
Is Mending Wall safe?
Mending Wall downloads directly from the developer. As always, scan the installer with your antivirus and choose Custom setup to skip any bundled extras.