GOverlay app to help you configure the MangoHud overlay v1.3 released

GOverlay can help you set up the performance display MangoHud with buttons and checkboxes, instead of needing to edit a config file. A new v1.3 was released making it portable. Now it should run on most Linux distributions out of the box with an AppImage, along with some further enhancements to the app itself.

Pictured - A customized MangoHud with GOverlay

From the developer in the announcement: "Since the early days of GOverlay, packaging for different distributions has always been a challenge. While some distros worked flawlessly, others required extra effort. A portable format seemed like the ideal solution, but creating something that "just worked" felt like an impossible task for me. That's when our incredible community stepped in and gave me the boost I needed. In just a matter of days, AppImage specialists from PkgForge not only created a fully functional AppImage for GOverlay but also set up an automated process for nightly builds. This is a game-changer for accessibility and usability across all Linux distributions!"

What's new in the release includes:

1. Portable AppImage Support

   • GOverlay now comes as a portable AppImage, making it compatible with virtually any Linux distribution, including those using musl libc.
   • Nightly builds are now automated, ensuring you always have access to the latest features and fixes.

2. Enhanced UI and Themes

   • New color themes: "Afterburner," "Mangohud," , "Goverlay" and "Simple White."
   • Improved positioning of color theme icons and better visual feedback for FPS limit settings.
   • Automatic detection of CPU and GPU brands to apply matching color themes.

3. Blacklist Management

   • Added a dedicated form for managing blacklisted applications.
   • Apps added to the blacklist: pamac-manager,lact,handbrake, bitwig-studio, yumex, and ptyxis.

4. Wayland Support Improvements

   • Automatic detection of Wayland environments and use of vkcube --wsi wayland for compatibility.

5. Bug Fixes and Stability

   • Fixed issues with the FPS limit checkgroup not loading correctly.
   • Resolved errors in the Mangohud wrapper and HUD version selection.
   • Disabled the spinedit increment function as it’s now handled automatically.

6. Distro-Specific Adjustments

   • Disabled the global-enable button for the Bazzite distribution.

7. Quality-of-Life Improvements

   • Added notifications for missing configuration files, with automatic creation if they don’t exist.
   • Streamlined UI changes for a smoother user experience.

See more on the GitHub.