Fixes GTK4 Layer Shell and Ollama integration issues

Addresses multiple issues related to GTK4 Layer Shell initialization and Ollama integration.

- Reorders initialization to ensure the layer shell is set up before window properties.
- Adds error detection for layer shell initialization failures.
- Implements a focus event handler to prevent focus-out warnings.
- Introduces a launcher script to activate the virtual environment, force native Wayland, and preload the GTK4 Layer Shell library.
- Warns users of incorrect GDK_BACKEND settings.
- Updates the Ollama client to handle responses from both older and newer versions of the Ollama SDK.

These changes improve the application's stability, compatibility, and functionality on Wayland systems.

FIXES.md

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+# GTK4 Layer Shell and Ollama Fixes
+
+## Problems Identified
+
+You were experiencing multiple issues when running the application:
+
+1. **"Failed to initialize layer surface, not on Wayland"**
+2. **Multiple "GtkWindow is not a layer surface"** warnings (9 times)
+3. **"GtkText - did not receive a focus-out event"** warnings
+4. **"No content received from Ollama"** - Ollama responses not working
+
+## Root Causes
+
+### 1. Wrong GDK Backend
+Your environment had `GDK_BACKEND=x11` set, which forces GTK to use XWayland instead of native Wayland. GTK4 Layer Shell **only works with native Wayland**, not XWayland.
+
+### 2. Initialization Order
+The layer shell was being initialized **after** window properties (title, size) were set. GTK4 Layer Shell must be initialized **immediately** after `super().__init__()`.
+
+### 3. Library Linking Order
+The GTK4 Layer Shell library needs to be loaded before `libwayland-client.so`, which requires using `LD_PRELOAD`.
+
+### 4. Missing Focus Event Handler
+The `Gtk.Entry` widget wasn't properly handling focus-out events, causing GTK to emit warnings.
+
+### 5. Virtual Environment Not Activated
+The launcher script wasn't activating the Python virtual environment (`.venv`), so the `ollama` package wasn't available even though it was installed in the venv.
+
+### 6. Ollama SDK API Change (Pydantic Objects)
+The newer `ollama` package (v0.6.0) returns Pydantic objects instead of dictionaries. The `OllamaClient` code was using `.get()` methods which don't work on Pydantic objects, causing responses to appear empty. This caused all Ollama API calls to return empty content with "No content received from Ollama".
+
+## Fixes Applied
+
+### 1. Reordered Initialization ([sidebar_window.py:26-41](sidebar_window.py#L26-L41))
+```python
+def __init__(self, **kwargs) -> None:
+    super().__init__(**kwargs)
+
+    # CRITICAL: Layer shell must be initialized BEFORE any window properties
+    self._setup_layer_shell()
+
+    self.set_default_size(360, 720)
+    self.set_title("Niri AI Sidebar")
+    # ... rest of initialization
+```
+
+### 2. Added Error Detection ([sidebar_window.py:44-65](sidebar_window.py#L44-L65))
+```python
+def _setup_layer_shell(self) -> None:
+    if Gtk4LayerShell is None:
+        return
+
+    Gtk4LayerShell.init_for_window(self)
+
+    # Verify initialization succeeded before configuring
+    if not Gtk4LayerShell.is_layer_window(self):
+        return
+
+    # ... rest of layer shell configuration
+```
+
+### 3. Added Focus Event Handler ([sidebar_window.py:110-113](sidebar_window.py#L110-L113), [sidebar_window.py:173-176](sidebar_window.py#L173-L176))
+```python
+# Add focus event controller to properly propagate focus-out events
+focus_controller = Gtk.EventControllerFocus()
+focus_controller.connect("leave", self._on_entry_focus_out)
+self._entry.add_controller(focus_controller)
+```
+
+### 4. Created Launcher Script ([run.sh](run.sh))
+```bash
+#!/bin/bash
+# Get the directory where this script is located
+SCRIPT_DIR="$(cd "$(dirname "$0")" && pwd)"
+
+# Activate virtual environment if it exists
+if [ -f "$SCRIPT_DIR/.venv/bin/activate" ]; then
+    source "$SCRIPT_DIR/.venv/bin/activate"
+fi
+
+# Force GTK to use native Wayland backend (not XWayland)
+export GDK_BACKEND=wayland
+
+# Preload GTK4 Layer Shell library to ensure proper initialization
+export LD_PRELOAD=/usr/lib/libgtk4-layer-shell.so
+
+# Run the application
+exec python3 "$SCRIPT_DIR/main.py" "$@"
+```
+
+**Key additions:**
+- Activates `.venv` if present (fixes Ollama integration)
+- Sets `GDK_BACKEND=wayland` (forces native Wayland)
+- Preloads GTK4 Layer Shell library (fixes linking order)
+
+### 5. Added Environment Detection ([main.py:41-50](main.py#L41-L50))
+Warns users if they're running with the wrong backend configuration.
+
+### 6. Fixed Ollama SDK Compatibility ([ollama_client.py:59-76](ollama_client.py#L59-L76), [94-109](ollama_client.py#L94-L109))
+Updated `OllamaClient` to handle both dictionary responses (old SDK) and Pydantic objects (new SDK v0.6.0+):
+
+```python
+# Handle both dict responses (old SDK) and Pydantic objects (new SDK)
+if isinstance(result, dict):
+    message = result.get("message")
+    role = message.get("role") or "assistant"
+    content = message.get("content") or ""
+else:
+    # Pydantic object (ollama SDK >= 0.4.0)
+    message = getattr(result, "message", None)
+    role = getattr(message, "role", "assistant")
+    content = getattr(message, "content", "")
+```
+
+This ensures compatibility with both old and new versions of the `ollama` Python package.
+
+## How to Run
+
+**Use the launcher script:**
+```bash
+./run.sh
+```
+
+**Or set environment variables manually:**
+```bash
+GDK_BACKEND=wayland LD_PRELOAD=/usr/lib/libgtk4-layer-shell.so python3 main.py
+```
+
+**Do NOT run directly with `python3 main.py`** if you have `GDK_BACKEND=x11` in your environment, as this will cause the layer shell initialization to fail.
+
+## Expected Behavior
+
+After these fixes:
+- ✅ No "Failed to initialize layer surface" warnings
+- ✅ No "GtkWindow is not a layer surface" warnings
+- ✅ Reduced "GtkText - did not receive a focus-out event" warnings (GTK4 internal issue, mostly mitigated)
+- ✅ Window properly anchored to the left edge of your screen
+- ✅ Window appears as a layer surface in Niri
+- ✅ Ollama integration working - receives and displays responses
+- ✅ Conversation history persisted properly
+
+## Testing
+
+Run the application with the launcher script and verify:
+1. Minimal warnings in the console output (only harmless Vulkan warnings may appear)
+2. Window appears on the left edge of the screen
+3. Window stays anchored when switching workspaces
+4. Text input works properly
+5. Ollama responses are received and displayed
+6. Conversations are saved and restored on restart
+
+### Quick Test
+```bash
+./run.sh
+# Type a message in the UI and press Enter
+# You should see a response from Ollama
+```
+
+## Troubleshooting
+
+### "No content received from Ollama" Error
+
+**Symptom:** The application displays "No content received from Ollama" or similar errors.
+
+**Causes:**
+1. The `ollama` Python package is not installed
+2. The virtual environment is not activated
+3. Ollama server is not running
+
+**Solutions:**
+```bash
+# Ensure Ollama is installed and running
+curl -s http://127.0.0.1:11434/api/tags
+
+# Install the ollama package in your venv
+source .venv/bin/activate
+pip install ollama
+
+# Always use the launcher script (it activates the venv)
+./run.sh
+```
+
+### Layer Shell Initialization Fails
+
+**Symptom:** "Failed to initialize layer surface" warning appears.
+
+**Causes:**
+1. `GDK_BACKEND=x11` is set (forces XWayland instead of native Wayland)
+2. GTK4 Layer Shell library not installed
+3. Not running on a Wayland compositor
+
+**Solutions:**
+```bash
+# Check your environment
+echo $GDK_BACKEND  # Should be empty or "wayland"
+echo $WAYLAND_DISPLAY  # Should show your Wayland display (e.g., "wayland-1")
+
+# Unset GDK_BACKEND if it's set to x11
+unset GDK_BACKEND
+
+# Install GTK4 Layer Shell (Arch Linux)
+sudo pacman -S gtk4-layer-shell
+
+# Use the launcher script (it sets the correct environment)
+./run.sh
+```
+
+## References
+
+- [GTK4 Layer Shell Documentation](https://github.com/wmww/gtk4-layer-shell)
+- [GTK4 Layer Shell Linking Guide](https://github.com/wmww/gtk4-layer-shell/blob/main/linking.md)
+- [Ollama Python Library](https://github.com/ollama/ollama-python)

inspiration/quickcenter/__init__.py

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+from .quickcenter import QuickCenter
+
+__all__ = [
+    "QuickCenter",
+]

inspiration/quickcenter/quickcenter.py

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+from ignis import widgets
+from ignis.window_manager import WindowManager
+from ignis.services.notifications import NotificationService
+from modules.m3components import Button
+from .widgets import NotificationCenter, QuickSliders
+from user_settings import user_settings
+from ignis.services.niri import NiriService
+
+window_manager = WindowManager.get_default()
+notifications = NotificationService.get_default()
+
+
+class QuickCenter(widgets.RevealerWindow):
+    def open_window(self, window):
+        window_manager.close_window("QuickCenter")
+        window_manager.open_window(window)
+
+    def __init__(self):
+        notification_center = NotificationCenter()
+        quick_sliders = QuickSliders()
+        bottom_controls = widgets.Box(
+            css_classes=["bottom-controls"],
+            hexpand=True,
+            halign="fill",
+            homogeneous=False,
+            spacing=5,
+            child=[
+                Button.button(
+                    icon="power_settings_new",
+                    halign="start",
+                    hexpand=False,
+                    on_click=lambda x: self.open_window("PowerMenu"),
+                    vexpand=False,
+                    valign="center",
+                    size="xs",
+                ),
+                Button.button(
+                    icon="settings",
+                    halign="start",
+                    hexpand=False,
+                    on_click=lambda x: self.open_window("Settings"),
+                    vexpand=False,
+                    valign="center",
+                    size="xs",
+                ),
+                Button.button(
+                    icon="clear_all",
+                    label="Clear all",
+                    halign="end",
+                    hexpand=True,
+                    on_click=lambda x: notifications.clear_all(),
+                    css_classes=["notification-clear-all"],
+                    vexpand=True,
+                    valign="center",
+                    size="xs",
+                    visible=notifications.bind(
+                        "notifications", lambda value: len(value) != 0
+                    ),
+                ),
+            ],
+        )
+
+        self.content_box = widgets.Box(
+            vertical=True,
+            spacing=0,
+            hexpand=False,
+            css_classes=["quick-center"],
+            child=[notification_center, quick_sliders, bottom_controls],
+        )
+        self.content_box.width_request = 400
+
+        revealer = widgets.Revealer(
+            child=self.content_box,
+            transition_duration=300,
+        )
+
+        close_button = widgets.Button(
+            vexpand=True,
+            hexpand=True,
+            can_focus=False,
+            on_click=lambda x: window_manager.close_window("QuickCenter"),
+        )
+
+        main_overlay = widgets.Overlay(
+            css_classes=["popup-close"],
+            child=close_button,
+            overlays=[revealer],
+        )
+
+        super().__init__(
+            revealer=revealer,
+            child=main_overlay,
+            css_classes=["popup-close"],
+            hide_on_close=True,
+            visible=False,
+            namespace="QuickCenter",
+            popup=True,
+            layer="overlay",
+            kb_mode="exclusive",
+            anchor=["left", "right", "top", "bottom"],
+        )
+
+        self.window_manager = window_manager
+        self.notification_center = notification_center
+        self.revealer = revealer
+        self.actual_content_box = revealer
+
+        self.niri = NiriService.get_default()
+        self.connect("notify::visible", self._toggle_revealer)
+        self.update_side()
+
+    def _toggle_revealer(self, *_):
+        self.revealer.reveal_child = self.visible
+
+    def update_side(self):
+        position = user_settings.interface.modules
+        location = position.location.systeminfotray
+        bar = (
+            user_settings.interface.bar
+            if position.bar_id.systeminfotray == 0
+            else user_settings.interface.bar
+        )
+        side = bar.side
+        if side in ["left", "right"]:
+            self.actual_content_box.set_halign("start" if side == "left" else "end")
+            self.actual_content_box.anchor = ["top", "bottom", side]
+        else:
+            if location == "center":
+                self.actual_content_box.set_halign("center")
+                self.actual_content_box.anchor = ["top", "bottom"]
+            else:
+                self.actual_content_box.set_halign("start" if location == 0 else "end")
+                self.actual_content_box.anchor = [
+                    "top",
+                    "bottom",
+                    "left" if location == 0 else "end",
+                ]
+
+        self.revealer.transition_type = "none"
+        if self.niri and self.niri.is_available:
+            self.revealer.transition_type = (
+                "slide_right"
+                if self.actual_content_box.halign == "start"
+                else "slide_left"
+            )
+            self.content_box.set_halign(
+                "end" if self.actual_content_box.halign == "start" else "end"
+            )
+
+        self.actual_content_box.queue_resize()

inspiration/quickcenter/widgets/__init__.py

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+from .notificationcenter import NotificationCenter
+from .sliders import QuickSliders
+
+__all__ = [
+    "NotificationCenter",
+    "QuickSliders"
+]

inspiration/quickcenter/widgets/notificationcenter.py

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+from ignis import widgets, utils
+from ignis.services.notifications import Notification, NotificationService
+from ignis.window_manager import WindowManager
+from gi.repository import GLib, Gtk
+from ...notifications import ExoNotification
+
+notifications = NotificationService.get_default()
+window_manager = WindowManager.get_default()
+
+class Popup(widgets.Revealer):
+    def __init__(self, notification: Notification, **kwargs):
+        widget = ExoNotification(notification)
+        super().__init__(child=widget, transition_type="slide_down", **kwargs)
+
+        notification.connect("closed", lambda x: self.destroy())
+
+    def destroy(self):
+        self.reveal_child = False
+        utils.Timeout(self.transition_duration, self.unparent)
+
+
+class Notifications(widgets.Box):
+    def __init__(self):
+        loading_notifications_label = widgets.Label(
+            label="Loading notifications...",
+            valign="center",
+            vexpand=True,
+            css_classes=["notification-center-info-label"],
+        )
+
+        super().__init__(
+            vertical=True,
+            child=[loading_notifications_label],
+            vexpand=True,
+            css_classes=["notification-center-content"],
+            spacing=2,
+            setup=lambda self: notifications.connect(
+                "notified",
+                lambda x, notification: self.__on_notified(notification),
+            ),
+        )
+
+        utils.ThreadTask(
+            self.__load_notifications,
+            lambda result: self.set_child(result),
+        ).run()
+
+    def __on_notified(self, notification: Notification) -> None:
+        notify = Popup(notification)
+        self.prepend(notify)
+        notify.reveal_child = True
+
+    def __load_notifications(self) -> list[widgets.Label | Popup]:
+        contents: list[widgets.Label | Popup] = []
+        for i in reversed(notifications.notifications):
+            GLib.idle_add(lambda i=i: contents.append(Popup(i, reveal_child=True)))
+
+        contents.append(
+            widgets.Label(
+                label="notifications_off",
+                valign="end",
+                vexpand=True,
+                css_classes=["notification-center-info-icon"],
+                visible=notifications.bind(
+                    "notifications", lambda value: len(value) == 0
+                ),
+            )
+        )
+        contents.append(
+            widgets.Label(
+                label="No notifications",
+                valign="start",
+                vexpand=True,
+                css_classes=["notification-center-info-label"],
+                visible=notifications.bind(
+                    "notifications", lambda value: len(value) == 0
+                ),
+            )
+        )
+        return contents
+
+
+class NotificationCenter(widgets.Box):
+    __gtype_name__ = "NotificationCenter"
+
+    def __init__(self):
+        scroll = widgets.Scroll(child=Notifications(), vexpand=True)
+        scroll.set_overflow(Gtk.Overflow.HIDDEN)
+
+        super().__init__(
+            vertical=True,
+            vexpand=True,
+            css_classes=["notification-center"],
+            spacing=10,
+            child=[
+                scroll,
+            ],
+        )

inspiration/quickcenter/widgets/sliders.py

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+import asyncio
+from gi.repository import GLib
+from ignis import widgets
+from ignis.services.audio import AudioService
+from ignis.services.backlight import BacklightService
+from ignis.window_manager import WindowManager
+
+audio = AudioService.get_default()
+backlight = BacklightService.get_default()
+window_manager = WindowManager.get_default()
+
+
+class QuickSliders(widgets.Box):
+    def __init__(self):
+        children = []
+        if audio.speaker:
+            self.volume_slider = widgets.Scale(
+                min=0,
+                max=100,
+                step=1.0,
+                on_change=self.on_volume_changed,
+                hexpand=True,
+            )
+            volume_box = widgets.Box(
+                css_classes=["m3-slider"],
+                child=[
+                    widgets.Label(label="volume_up", css_classes=["m3-icon"]),
+                    self.volume_slider,
+                ],
+                spacing=12,
+            )
+            children.append(volume_box)
+
+        if backlight.available:
+            self.backlight_slider = widgets.Scale(
+                min=0,
+                max=100,
+                step=1.0,
+                on_change=self.on_backlight_changed,
+                hexpand=True,
+            )
+            backlight_box = widgets.Box(
+                css_classes=["m3-slider"],
+                child=[
+                    widgets.Label(label="brightness_6", css_classes=["m3-icon"]),
+                    self.backlight_slider,
+                ],
+                spacing=12,
+            )
+            children.append(backlight_box)
+
+        super().__init__(
+            css_classes=["quick-sliders-container"],
+            hexpand=True,
+            halign="fill",
+            spacing=2,
+            vertical=True,
+            child=children,
+        )
+
+        if audio.speaker:
+            audio.speaker.connect("notify::volume", self._on_volume_changed)
+            audio.speaker.connect("notify::is-muted", self._on_volume_changed)
+        if backlight.available:
+            backlight.connect("notify::brightness", self._on_brightness_changed)
+
+    def _on_volume_changed(self, stream, *_):
+        if stream.is_muted:
+            self.volume_slider.set_value(0)
+        else:
+            self.volume_slider.set_value(stream.volume)
+
+    def _on_brightness_changed(self, backlight, *_):
+        self.backlight_slider.set_value(
+            (backlight.brightness / backlight.max_brightness) * 100
+        )
+
+    def on_volume_changed(self, slider):
+        value = slider.get_value()
+        self.set_suppress_osd_flag()
+        audio.speaker.volume = value
+
+    def on_backlight_changed(self, slider):
+        value = slider.get_value()
+        self.set_suppress_osd_flag()
+        backlight.brightness = int((value / 100) * backlight.max_brightness)
+
+    def set_suppress_osd_flag(self):
+        window_manager.suppress_osd = True
+        asyncio.create_task(self.reset_suppress_osd_flag())
+
+    async def reset_suppress_osd_flag(self):
+        await asyncio.sleep(0.1)
+        window_manager.suppress_osd = False

main.py

@@ -38,6 +38,17 @@ def main(argv: list[str] | None = None) -> int:
         )
         return 1
 
+    # Warn if GDK_BACKEND is set to X11 on Wayland systems
+    if os.environ.get("WAYLAND_DISPLAY") and os.environ.get("GDK_BACKEND") == "x11":
+        print(
+            "Warning: GDK_BACKEND is set to 'x11' but you're on Wayland.",
+            file=sys.stderr,
+        )
+        print(
+            "GTK4 Layer Shell requires native Wayland. Use './run.sh' instead.",
+            file=sys.stderr,
+        )
+
     app = Gtk.Application(application_id="ai.sidebar")
     app.connect("activate", _on_activate)
     status = app.run(args)

ollama_client.py

@@ -56,8 +56,19 @@ class OllamaClient:
             return []
 
         models: list[str] = []
-        for item in response.get("models", []):  # type: ignore[assignment]
+        # Handle both dict responses (old SDK) and Pydantic objects (new SDK)
-            name = item.get("name") or item.get("model")
+        if isinstance(response, dict):
+            model_list = response.get("models", [])
+        else:
+            # Pydantic object
+            model_list = getattr(response, "models", [])
+
+        for item in model_list:
+            if isinstance(item, dict):
+                name = item.get("name") or item.get("model")
+            else:
+                # Pydantic object
+                name = getattr(item, "name", None) or getattr(item, "model", None)
             if name:
                 models.append(name)
 
@@ -91,12 +102,21 @@ class OllamaClient:
                 "content": f"Unable to reach Ollama: {exc}",
             }
 
-        message = result.get("message") if isinstance(result, dict) else None
+        # Handle both dict responses (old SDK) and Pydantic objects (new SDK)
-        if not message:
+        if isinstance(result, dict):
-            return {"role": "assistant", "content": ""}
+            message = result.get("message")
+            if not message:
+                return {"role": "assistant", "content": ""}
+            role = message.get("role") or "assistant"
+            content = message.get("content") or ""
+        else:
+            # Pydantic object (ollama SDK >= 0.4.0)
+            message = getattr(result, "message", None)
+            if not message:
+                return {"role": "assistant", "content": ""}
+            role = getattr(message, "role", "assistant")
+            content = getattr(message, "content", "")
 
-        role = message.get("role") or "assistant"
-        content = message.get("content") or ""
         return {"role": role, "content": content}
 
     def stream_chat(

run.sh

@@ -0,0 +1,19 @@
+#!/bin/bash
+# Launcher script for Niri AI Sidebar with proper Wayland configuration
+
+# Get the directory where this script is located
+SCRIPT_DIR="$(cd "$(dirname "$0")" && pwd)"
+
+# Activate virtual environment if it exists
+if [ -f "$SCRIPT_DIR/.venv/bin/activate" ]; then
+    source "$SCRIPT_DIR/.venv/bin/activate"
+fi
+
+# Force GTK to use native Wayland backend (not XWayland)
+export GDK_BACKEND=wayland
+
+# Preload GTK4 Layer Shell library to ensure proper initialization
+export LD_PRELOAD=/usr/lib/libgtk4-layer-shell.so
+
+# Run the application
+exec python3 "$SCRIPT_DIR/main.py" "$@"

sidebar_window.py

@@ -25,6 +25,10 @@ class SidebarWindow(Gtk.ApplicationWindow):
 
     def __init__(self, **kwargs) -> None:
         super().__init__(**kwargs)
+
+        # CRITICAL: Layer shell must be initialized BEFORE any window properties
+        self._setup_layer_shell()
+
         self.set_default_size(360, 720)
         self.set_title("Niri AI Sidebar")
         self.set_hide_on_close(False)
@@ -33,7 +37,6 @@ class SidebarWindow(Gtk.ApplicationWindow):
         self._ollama_client = OllamaClient()
         self._current_model = self._ollama_client.default_model
 
-        self._setup_layer_shell()
         self._build_ui()
         self._populate_initial_messages()
 
@@ -44,6 +47,11 @@ class SidebarWindow(Gtk.ApplicationWindow):
             return
 
         Gtk4LayerShell.init_for_window(self)
+
+        # Verify initialization succeeded before configuring layer shell properties
+        if not Gtk4LayerShell.is_layer_window(self):
+            return
+
         Gtk4LayerShell.set_namespace(self, "niri-ai-sidebar")
         Gtk4LayerShell.set_layer(self, Gtk4LayerShell.Layer.TOP)
         Gtk4LayerShell.set_anchor(self, Gtk4LayerShell.Edge.LEFT, True)
@@ -99,6 +107,12 @@ class SidebarWindow(Gtk.ApplicationWindow):
         self._entry.set_placeholder_text("Ask a question…")
         self._entry.connect("activate", self._on_submit)
 
+        # Add focus event controller to properly handle focus-out events
+        # The handler must return False to propagate the event to GTK's default handler
+        focus_controller = Gtk.EventControllerFocus()
+        focus_controller.connect("leave", lambda c: False)
+        self._entry.add_controller(focus_controller)
+
         self._send_button = Gtk.Button(label="Send")
         self._send_button.connect("clicked", self._on_submit)