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However, for those seeking more control over the display and management of notifications, there is a new solution.<\/p>\n<p>Enter the <em>Notification Configurator<\/em>, a new GNOME Shell extension crafted by Artem Prokop, specifically designed for tailoring notifications. This extension brings a wealth of features that allow users to customize how their notifications look and behave, filling a gap left by the current GNOME capabilities.<\/p>\n<p>Not only is it focused solely on notification management, but it also introduces features not seen in previous extensions. The <em>Notification Configurator<\/em> is compatible with GNOME versions 46 through 48 (spanning Ubuntu LTS 24.04 through 25.04) and offers the following functionalities:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Position Control<\/strong>: Users can select notification positioning\u2014options include top fill, left, center, or right, but not bottom.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Rate Limiting<\/strong>: Control the frequency of alerts from the same application, minimizing interruption.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Notification Filtering<\/strong>: Block or hide notifications from certain applications or those containing specific keywords.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Custom Colors<\/strong>: Set different notification colors for individual applications.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Fullscreen Behavior<\/strong>: Enable or disable notifications while in fullscreen mode.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The extension even includes a &#8216;test notification&#8217; feature, allowing users to preview changes as they customize their settings, which can be particularly helpful when using text-based filters or custom themes.<\/p>\n<p>To install this extension, visit the <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/extensions.gnome.org\/extension\/8249\/notification-configurator\/\">GNOME Extensions website<\/a>. 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