[Linux] mpris interface issue - DesktopEntry empty / Identity has strange entry

[ChrisLauinger77]

Preflight Checklist

• I agree to follow the Code of Conduct that this project adheres to.
• I have searched the issue tracker for a bug report that matches the one I want to file, without success.
• I have checked that the correct behavior occurs on Apple Music Web (if applicable).
• I have verified that my issue is with a supported version and that it is with the desktop app (Support for other areas can be found in our Discord / on the appropriate repo).

How did you download Cider?

itch.io

Operating System

Debian testing

Commit Hash

10f889bf4ed729588d6089e0e8d6bda53e0fbcf0

Build Timestamp

1736389840425

Describe the Bug

When I compare it to vlc I get

Also the identity seems wrong:

Shouldn't this be the GenericName entry from the desktop file instead (so cider) ?

Steps to Reproduce

I use the media-controls extension - and it does not work correctly when the MPRIS interface is lacking information
It cannot show the app icon for example

Anything else?

{"buildInfo":{"version":"2.6.0.13","commit":"10f889bf4ed729588d6089e0e8d6bda53e0fbcf0","buildDate":"1736389840425","changelogUrl":"2.6.0-release"},"clientInfo":{"client":"genten","env":"production","arch":"x64","platform":"linux","platformFriendly":"Linux","build":"desktop","clientVersion":"2.0.2","capi":"agwidbdm5c2034jw9ohysmzc"}}

[ChrisLauinger77]

I just changed my local custom desktop file:
GenericName=sh.cider.genten
look better in mediacontrols extension (shows cider and an icon)

[coredev-uk]

I'll correct the desktop file to display the genericname as this. I was not aware they correlated.

[ChrisLauinger77]

I'll correct the desktop file to display the genericname as this. I was not aware they correlated.

Sounds good - the empty DesktopEntry should not be forgotten though

[coredev-uk]

I am looking into that now, it may be a while since our dbus package does not support it atm. Im working on a pull request for it

[coredev-uk]

Please try the latest experimental release from Taproom. Let me know if this fixes your issue.

[ChrisLauinger77]

Is the internal updater meant by "Taproom" - If yes it does not show experimental.

[coredev-uk]

When I say taproom, I mean our download portal found here

[ChrisLauinger77]

This works, DesktopEntry as well as Identity - good job - issue can be closed