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Indicators Collection for Ubuntu 12.04/11.10/11.04/10.04/Mint

Ubuntu Indicators Collection for Ubuntu 12.04 Precise/11.10 Oneiric/11.04 Natty/10.04 Lucid LTS/Linux Mint via single PPA

Here are some Ubuntu Indicators which can be useful for everyone. These indicators makes easy to use Ubuntu. After 2nd indicator add NoobsLab ppa and start installation. All indicators are checked on written Ubuntu Version, So hopefully there will be no problem for you to install and use them.

1: Weather Indicator (For Ubuntu 12.04/11.10/11.04):
Weather Indicator allows to see your current weather situation in Ubuntu panel, This is available in Ubuntu repositories so you don't need to add any PPA for this indicator.

To install Weather Indicator in Ubuntu open Terminal (Press Ctrl+Alt+T) and copy the following commands in the Terminal:

Terminal Command:
sudo apt-get install indicator-weather

2: Recent Notifications Indicator (For Ubuntu 12.04/11.10/11.04):
This indicator stores recent notifications and easily can be access on Ubuntu Panel.

To Install Recent Notification in Ubuntu open Terminal (Press Ctrl+Alt+T) and copy the following commands in the Terminal:

Terminal Commands:
sudo add-apt-repository ppa:jconti/recent-notifications
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install indicator-notifications

3: Caffeine Indicator (For Ubuntu 12.04/11.10):
Using caffeine you can disable sleep mode/screen saver under Ubuntu/Mint.

To install Caffeine Indicator in Ubuntu open Terminal (Press Ctrl+Alt+T) and copy the following commands in the Terminal:

Terminal Commands:
sudo add-apt-repository ppa:noobslab/indicators
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install caffeine

4: VirtualBox Indicator (For Ubuntu 12.04/11.10/10.04):
With VirtualBox Indicator you can open Virtual Machines easily and quickly from Panel.

To install VirtualBox Indicator in Ubuntu open Terminal (Press Ctrl+Alt+T) and copy the following commands in the Terminal:

Terminal Commands:
sudo add-apt-repository ppa:noobslab/indicators
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install indicator-virtualbox

5: Classic Menu Indicator (For Ubuntu 12.04/11.10/11.04):
This Indicator give you Classic menu like old Ubuntu version have on the Panel.

To install ClassicMenu Indicator in Ubuntu open Terminal (Press Ctrl+Alt+T) and copy the following commands in the Terminal:

Terminal Commands:
sudo add-apt-repository ppa:noobslab/indicators
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install classicmenu-indicator

6: CryptFolder Indicator (For Ubuntu 12.04/11.10):
CryptFolder Indicator is used to manage EncFS folders easily from panel.

To install CryptFolder Indicator in Ubuntu open Terminal (Press Ctrl+Alt+T) and copy the following commands in the Terminal:

Terminal Commands:
sudo add-apt-repository ppa:noobslab/indicators
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install cryptfolder-indicator

7: Disper Indicator (For Ubuntu 12.04):
This Disper Indicator simple detects which monitors are connected to the pc and also provide different options like enable single screen, extended screen or clone screen configuration.

To install Disper Indicator in Ubuntu open Terminal (Press Ctrl+Alt+T) and copy the following commands in the Terminal:

Terminal Commands:
sudo add-apt-repository ppa:noobslab/indicators
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install disper-indicator

8: FluxGui Indicator (For Ubuntu 12.04/11.10/10.04):
FluxGui make your pc screen just like room you are in, it is for all time. When the sunsets fluxgui make your screen like indoor lights. In the morning it make like sunlight again.

To install FluxGui Indicator in Ubuntu open Terminal (Press Ctrl+Alt+T) and copy the following commands in the Terminal:

Terminal Commands:
sudo add-apt-repository ppa:noobslab/indicators
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install fluxgui

9: Google-Tasks Indicator (For Ubuntu 12.04/11.10):
Google Task Indicator shows your latest 10 tasks in Ubuntu panel.

To install GoogleTasks Indicator in Ubuntu open Terminal (Press Ctrl+Alt+T) and copy the following commands in the Terminal:

Terminal Commands:
sudo add-apt-repository ppa:noobslab/indicators
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install google-tasks-indicator

10: System Monitor Indicator (For Ubuntu 12.04/11.10):
System Monitor Indicator shows your cpu and memory usage on Ubuntu Panel.

To install SystemMonitor Indicator in Ubuntu open Terminal (Press Ctrl+Alt+T) and copy the following commands in the Terminal:

Terminal Commands:
sudo add-apt-repository ppa:noobslab/indicators
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install indicator-sysmonitor

11: Lookit Indicator (For Ubuntu 12.04/11.10/10.04):
With Lookit Indicator you can capture your screen area, active window, full screen. Also you can set delay in capturing screen. There is also upload feature available in this utility.

To install Lookit Indicator in Ubuntu open Terminal (Press Ctrl+Alt+T) and copy the following commands in the Terminal:

Terminal Commands:
sudo add-apt-repository ppa:noobslab/indicators
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install lookit

12: Touchpad Indicator (For Ubuntu 12.04/11.10):
Touchpad indicator allows you to enable/disable your laptop touchpad easily. You can disable touchpad while typing.

To install TouchPad Indicator in Ubuntu open Terminal (Press Ctrl+Alt+T) and copy the following commands in the Terminal:

Terminal Commands:
sudo add-apt-repository ppa:noobslab/indicators
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install touchpad-indicator

13: UbuntuOne Indicator (For Ubuntu 12.04/11.10/11.04/10.04):
UbuntuOne indicator shows your UbuntuOne account status in Ubuntu Panel.

To install UbuntuOne Indicator in Ubuntu open Terminal (Press Ctrl+Alt+T) and copy the following commands in the Terminal:

Terminal Commands:
sudo add-apt-repository ppa:noobslab/indicators
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install ubuntuone-indicator

14: Keylock Indicator (For Ubuntu 12.04/11.04):
It is for lock keys Caps, Num and Scroll, It also shows notifications when you enable or disable lock keys.

To install KeyLock Indicator in Ubuntu open Terminal (Press Ctrl+Alt+T) and copy the following commands in the Terminal:

Terminal Commands:
sudo add-apt-repository ppa:noobslab/indicators
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install indicator-keylock

15: Workspaces Indicator (For Ubuntu 11.10):
With Workspace indicator you can select desktop from top panel easily.

To install WorkSpaces Indicator in Ubuntu open Terminal (Press Ctrl+Alt+T) and copy the following commands in the Terminal:

Terminal Commands:
sudo add-apt-repository ppa:noobslab/indicators
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install indicator-workspaces

16: Pastie Indicator (For Ubuntu 10.04):
Pastie Indicator saves your clipboard data, Which can be easily accessible from Ubuntu panel.

To install Pastie Indicator in Ubuntu open Terminal (Press Ctrl+Alt+T) and copy the following commands in the Terminal:

Terminal Commands:
sudo add-apt-repository ppa:noobslab/indicators
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install pastie

Also check this indicator:
>> Windows List Indicator
That's it

Things to do after Installing Linux Mint 12 Lisa

Extensions PPA Available by Webupd8

1: Install Weather Extension for Gnome Shell

To install Weather extension open Terminal (Press Ctrl+Alt+T) and copy the following commands in the Terminal:

Terminal Commands:
sudo add-apt-repository ppa:webupd8team/gnome3
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install gnome-shell-extensions-weather

How to configure GNOME Shell Weather Extension

1. To get your Yahoo ID, go to http://weather.yahoo.com, enter your city/zip code and when you find it, look for the orange "RSS" icon on the right. Hovering this icon, you'll see your code - this is the WOEID.

2. Enter the following command in terminal with your Area "WOEID".

Terminal Command:
gsettings set org.gnome.shell.extensions.weather woeid *your_woeid*

When you click on RSS icon, You'll see this URL in address bar
For Example: http://weather.yahooapis.com/forecastrss?p=BUXX0005&u=f (See picture Below)
The Red Color is "WOEID" code.
Now Restart your Gnome Shell (Press Alt+F2 and type: 'r') or Logout and Login back.

3. Click the extension icon on the top bar and select "Preferences". Select your settings you want.

4. Now install GNOME Tweak Tool:

Terminal Command:
sudo apt-get install gnome-tweak-tool

From Gnome-Tweak-Tool Enable your Weather Extension.
Here is the page of Weather Extension on Github.

2: Install AutoHide Top Bar Extension for Gnome Shell

To Install AutoHide Top Bar open Terminal (Press Ctrl+Alt+T) and copy the following commands in the Terminal:

Terminal Commands:
sudo add-apt-repository ppa:webupd8team/gnome3
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install gnome-shell-extensions-autohidetopbar

Note: If you've installed the original Autohide Top Bar extension, remove it before installing this one!

When installation complete, restart GNOME Shell (Press Alt+F2 and type: 'r' Press Enter) and activate the extension using GNOME Tweak Tool.

Note: If toggling autohide on/off doesn't work properly or you just want to change the value, open "extension.js":

Terminal Command:
gksu gedit /usr/share/gnome-shell/extensions/autohidetopbar2@werewolves.us/extension.js

And increase the "const TIME_DELTA" value to something that works for you.

3: Install Windows Overlay Icons Extension for Gnome Shell

Window Overlay Icons is an extension that displays an icon for each window in the activities overview, which makes it easier to distinguish the applications. The extension has been recently updated to work with GNOME Shell 3.2.
Note: this extension is incompatible with the native window placement extension.

To Install Window Overlay Icons open Terminal (Press Ctrl+Alt+T) and copy the following commands in the Terminal:

Terminal Commands:
sudo add-apt-repository ppa:webupd8team/gnome3
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install gnome-shell-extensions-windowoverlay-icons

When installation complete, restart GNOME Shell (Press Alt+F2 and type: 'r' Press Enter) and activate the extension using GNOME Tweak Tool.

4: Install Hamster Applet Extension for Gnome Shell

Hamster (time tracking tool) is available for GNOME Shell. Unfortunately, its functionality is very limited for now (because it's still work in progress): you can only search and see the latest activity on the panel. To add a new activity click "Show Overview".

To Install Hamster Applet open Terminal (Press Ctrl+Alt+T) and copy the following commands in the Terminal:

Terminal Commands:
sudo add-apt-repository ppa:webupd8team/gnome3
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install gnome-shell-extensions-hamster

When installation complete, restart GNOME Shell (Press Alt+F2 and type: 'r' Press Enter) and activate the extension using GNOME Tweak Tool.

5: Install Update Indicator Extension for Gnome Shell

Updates Indicator GNOME Shell extension displays new updates on the GNOME Shell top bar. Using it, you can see a list of available updates, update the software sources or install the updates with a single click.

To Install Update Indicator open Terminal (Press Ctrl+Alt+T) and copy the following commands in the Terminal:

Terminal Commands:
sudo add-apt-repository ppa:aegirxx-googlemail/gnome-shell-extensions
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install gnome-shell-extension-updateindicator

When installation complete, restart GNOME Shell (Press Alt+F2 and type: 'r' Press Enter) and activate the extension using GNOME Tweak Tool.

6: Install Extended Places Menu Extension for Gnome Shell

Extended Places Menu is a new GNOME Shell extension based on the official Places Menu extension, but with some extra features like:

Open file system as root.
Submenu for quickly launching Virtual-box machines (can be enabled/disabled in the preferences).
Submenu for FTP sites (can be enabled/disabled in the preferences) - supported clients: Filezilla and gFTP.
Collapse-able bookmarks.
A submenu for custom actions that you can define in the preferences.

The extension might conflict with the regular Places Menu extension so make sure you disable it before using this extension.

Also, if you've manually installed the extension, remove the files before installing the package in the WebUp8 PPA, most importantly /usr/local/share/glib-2.0/schemas/org.gnome.shell.extensions.places-menu-extended.gschema.xml - the PPA package installs this under /usr/share/glib-2.0/schemas because Launchpad doesn't allow files under /usr/local.

To Install Extended Menu Places open Terminal (Press Ctrl+Alt+T) and copy the following commands in the Terminal:

Terminal Commands:
sudo add-apt-repository ppa:webupd8team/gnome3
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install gnome-shell-extensions-extended-places-menu

When installation complete, restart GNOME Shell (Press Alt+F2 and type: 'r' Press Enter) and activate the extension using GNOME Tweak Tool.

7: Install System Monitor Extension for Gnome Shell

GNOME Shell System Monitor is a highly configurable system monitor extension for GNOME Shell (do not confuse this with the official System Monitor extension!). It can display the CPU, RAM, Swap, Network or disk usage on the top GNOME Shell bar, either as a graph or digits (or both) and you can customize the colors, position and more.

To Install System Monitor open Terminal (Press Ctrl+Alt+T) and copy the following commands in the Terminal:

Terminal Commands:
sudo add-apt-repository ppa:webupd8team/gnome3
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install gnome-shell-system-monitor

When installation complete, restart GNOME Shell (Press Alt+F2 and type: 'r' Press Enter) and activate the extension using GNOME Tweak Tool.

8: Install Notifications for Pidgin for Gnome Shell

In GNOME Shell 3.2 you can reply to chat from the popup notifications, but that only works for Empathy by default. So here is a GNOME Shell extension that does the same thing but for Pidgin.

Note: To avoid getting both the standard Pidgin notifications and the new ones, in Pidgin select Tools > Plugins and uncheck the box next to "Libnotify Popups".

To Install Pidgin Notifications open Terminal (Press Ctrl+Alt+T) and copy the following commands in the Terminal:

Terminal Commands:
sudo add-apt-repository ppa:webupd8team/gnome3
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install gnome-shell-extensions-pidgin

When installation complete, restart GNOME Shell (Press Alt+F2 and type: 'r' Press Enter) and activate the extension using GNOME Tweak Tool.

9: Install Jupiter (Long Battery) for Gnome Shell

To Install Jupiter open Terminal (Press Ctrl+Alt+T) and copy the following commands in the Terminal:

Terminal Commands:
sudo add-apt-repository ppa:webupd8team/jupiter
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install jupiter

If you have an EeePC, also install the following package for SHE support:

Terminal Command:
sudo apt-get install jupiter-support-eee

Logout and Login back to See in Jupiter.

10: Xrandr Indicator (Monitor Status Indicator) Extension Gnome Shell

Adds a systems status menu for rotating monitors (overrides what is currently provided by gnome-settings-daemon).

To Install Xrandr Indicator open Terminal (Press Ctrl+Alt+T) and copy the following commands in the Terminal:

Terminal Commands:
sudo add-apt-repository ppa:webupd8team/jupiter
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install gnome-shell-extensions-xrandr-indicator

When installation complete, restart GNOME Shell (Press Alt+F2 and type: 'r' Press Enter) and activate the extension using GNOME Tweak Tool.

11: Auto Move Windows Gnome Shell

GNOME Shell Auto Move Windows extension can be used to get some applications to always start on a specific workspace.
This extension can be used to get some applications to always start on a specific workspace.

To Install Auto Move Windows open Terminal (Press Ctrl+Alt+T) and copy the following commands in the Terminal:

Terminal Commands:
sudo add-apt-repository ppa:webupd8team/jupiter
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install gnome-shell-extensions-auto-move-windows

When installation complete, restart GNOME Shell (Press Alt+F2 and type: 'r' Press Enter) and activate the extension using GNOME Tweak Tool.

12: Windows Navigator Gnome Shell

Windows Navigator extension allow keyboard selection of windows and workspaces in overlay mode: when you hold the ALT key, a number is assigned to each window (displayed in the top left corner) and you can then press the number to switch to that window.

To Install Auto Move Windows open Terminal (Press Ctrl+Alt+T) and copy the following commands in the Terminal:

Terminal Commands:
sudo add-apt-repository ppa:webupd8team/jupiter
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install gnome-shell-extensions-windows-navigator

When installation complete, restart GNOME Shell (Press Alt+F2 and type: 'r' Press Enter) and activate the extension using GNOME Tweak Tool.

13: Easily Change Gnome Shell Themes

To be able to easily change the GNOME Shell theme, besides GNOME Tweak Tool you'll also need the User Theme extension.

Terminal Commands:
sudo add-apt-repository ppa:webupd8team/jupiter
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install gnome-shell-extensions-user-theme

Use GNOME Tweak Tool to activate the theme.

System Monitor Applet for Gnome Shell - Ubuntu/Fedora

Install System Monitor Applet for Gnome Shell in Ubuntu 11.10 Oneiric Ocelot/Ubuntu 12.04/Fedora

System Monitor is very useful Gnome Shell extension for displaying system information on top-panel, such as memory usage, cpu usage, network rates.

To Install System Monitor Applet in Gnome Shell (Ubuntu/Fedora) just enter the following commands in the Terminal:
Install the dependencies with the following command:

Terminal Command:
sudo apt-get install python3 python3-gobject libgtop2-7 gir1.2-gtop-2.0

1. Now, install git to get the source.

Terminal Command:
sudo apt-get install git-core

Create a folder for git projects and git clone the source:

Terminal Commands:
mkdir ~/git_projects && cd ~/git_projects
git clone git://github.com/paradoxxxzero/gnome-shell-system-monitor-applet.git

2. Create directory of gnome shell extensions and make a link.

Terminal Commands:
mkdir -p ~/.local/share/gnome-shell/extensions && cd ~/.local/share/gnome-shell/extensions
ln -s ~/git_projects/gnome-shell-system-monitor-applet/system-monitor@paradoxxx.zero.gmail.com
cp ~/git_projects/gnome-shell-system-monitor-applet/system-monitor-applet-config.desktop ~/.local/share/applications/

3. Install the schema:

Terminal Commands:
sudo mkdir -p /usr/local/share/glib-2.0/schemas
sudo cp ~/git_projects/gnome-shell-system-monitor-applet/org.gnome.shell.extensions.system-monitor.gschema.xml /usr/local/share/glib-2.0/schemas
sudo glib-compile-schemas /usr/local/share/glib-2.0/schemas

4. Install the configurator:

Terminal Commands:
sudo cp ~/git_projects/gnome-shell-system-monitor-applet/system-monitor-applet-config.py /usr/local/bin/system-monitor-applet-config
sudo msgfmt ~/git_project/gnome-shell-system-monitor-applet/po/YOUR_LANGUAGE/system-monitor-applet.po -o /usr/share/locale/YOUR_LANGUAGE/LC_MESSAGES/system-monitor-applet.mo

5. Now, restart gnome-shell by Alt+F2 and type 'r' and Press Enter (or log-out and log-in back). Go to Advance Settings to enable this extension. If you don't have Gnome Tweak Tool, Install it from here.

Here is the System Monitor Applet Page on GitHub

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