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UUID: screen-inhibit@mtwebster
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2 weeks ago 2026-10-19, 18:34
Last commit: [87be91f8] screen-inhibit@mtwebster: Version 2.3.3 - Change default keybinding (#9142)

Click to inhibit the screensaver, click again to remove inhibition

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Screensaver Inhibitor

This is a simple applet for Cinnamon that lets you inhibit/allow the usual screensaver operation by clicking on its icon.

Its original author is @mtwebster, who did a great job! Many thanks to him.

This applet must not be used in conjunction with the inhibit@cinnamon.org applet. Choose one or the other.

Settings

This applet works out of the box; so you can ignore the settings. But there are several:

  • Select the icons.
  • Reset to default icons.
  • Keybinding (default: <Primary><Super>i).
  • Whether or not to inhibit the screensaver at startup.

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17 Comments

dslauter
dslauter-3 months ago
In the latest version on Linux Mint 22.3 if I inhibit the screen saver and then turn it off before I shut down, the computer will just hang at a black screen and not complete the shut down. However, with the applet enabled if I never enable inhibiting, shutdown works fine. The bug only seems to happen if I use the inhibitor at all. I've tested with shutting down with inhibitor turned back off or left on, both result in an indefinite shutdown hang.
claudiux
claudiux-3 months ago
Hi, I'm working on this problem. In the meantime, you can use the Exit applet: https://cinnamon-spices.linuxmint.com/applets/view/386
Gustavo
Gustavo-4 months ago
I have installed but I don´t know where is it. It is in applets list but I cannot call it...
patrr
patrr-7 months ago
excerpt from my lookingGlass log: ----------------> Gjs-Message: 14:03:29.571: JS LOG: [LookingGlass/error] [screen-inhibit@mtwebster]: Applet screen-inhibit@mtwebster: Could not create applet object. [screen-inhibit@mtwebster]: Error importing applet.js from screen-inhibit@mtwebster Gjs-Message: 14:03:29.571: JS LOG: [LookingGlass/trace] <----------------
claudiux
claudiux-7 months ago
I'll take care of it. Next time, please create an issue.
claudiux
claudiux-7 months ago
Please use v2.3.2.
patrr
patrr-7 months ago
The last version (Version 2.3.1 (2026-03-26 19:20:08)) does not work anymore. Clicking on the icon does not change the state. System: Kernel: 5.15.0-46-generic x86_64 bits: 64 compiler: gcc v: 11.2.0 Desktop: Cinnamon 6.0.4 tk: GTK 3.24.33 wm: muffin vt: 7 dm: LightDM 1.30.0 Distro: Linux Mint 21.3 Virginia base: Ubuntu 22.04 jammy
melomane63
melomane63-2 years ago
Work well in Linux Mint 22 cinnamon 6.2, thank you! is it possible to add a timer like in gnome and budgie? This is a very useful feature.
claudiux
claudiux-2 years ago
v2.2.0 is for you.
melomane63
melomane63-2 years ago
OK, thank you. It's good but not entirely satisfactory. in the gnome or budgie version, it is possible to set the desired temperature directly in the icon menu without having to go through the settings, which is really not ergonomic.
claudiux
claudiux-2 years ago
Good idea!
claudiux
claudiux-2 years ago
Works well on Linux Mint 21.3 Cinnamon 6.0.4.
claudiux
claudiux-2 years ago
v2.0.1 is here. From now on, this applet won't wait 10 seconds before disabling the screensaver at startup if requested. It does so as soon as possible.
claudiux
claudiux-2 years ago
Hi Dear Users, I'm the new maintainer of this applet created by @mtwebster. Version 2.0.0 is here. You can now force the screensaver to be inhibited 10 seconds after applet startup. These 10 seconds are necessary for your session to be properly launched. Enjoy it!
Capt-Crawdad
Capt-Crawdad-4 years ago
Does nothing. Seriously, it does absolutely nothing. Whether activated or not, I still have to move my mouse, or hit a key to interrupt my screensaver while I watch videos. Linux Mint 21 Cinnamon version 5.4.12 AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1900X 8-Core Processor Memory: 32 Gb Nvidia GeForce Gtx 1080 XScreenSaver 5.45
claudiux
claudiux-2 years ago
Please try version 2.0.0 and check the "Inhibit screensaver at startup" option (context menu or settings).
Danhicsuntdracones
Danhicsuntdracones-6 years ago
Works great on LM 20 Cinnamon 4.6.7 My only issue is a matter of personal preference with the default icons (the inhibitor on indicator looks like there's a system problem notification). Luckily they are easily customizable to set them as coffee icons (Caffeine indicator style), looking much more aesthetic.
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