Feature Idea/Submission: Thunderbolt module in Cinnamon Settings

[timfeierabend]

I've built a simple Thunderbolt device settings page for Cinnamon Settings. It uses boltd to show known Thunderbolt devices, authenticate them, and trust/forget them. I'd like to contribute this to the Cinnamon project somehow - I don't know what the next steps would be.

You can get the module code here: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/timfeierabend/cinnamon/refs/heads/thunderbolt-settings/files/usr/share/cinnamon/cinnamon-settings/modules/cs_thunderbolt.py

Rationale

When I started using Linux Mint, I immediately appreciated how much effort went into the stability and usability of Cinnamon and the various Linux Mint apps. I was surprised to learn that I needed to open a terminal and issue boltctl commands to enable my docking station. Some quick research showed functionality was present in both GNOME (via GNOME Control Center) and KDE (via KDE Settings w/ plasma-thunderbolt package).

Many laptops are powered by Intel processors, with the higher end ones having at least 1 Thunderbolt port. Adding this feature will improve the usability for Cinnamon for less-technical users and make Cinnamon feel more complete.

TO-DO

• Use the Thunderbolt icon (Either from GNOME or KDE) instead of System Details icon
• Create a .desktop file so this setting can be opened from Cinnamon Menu > Preferences
• Add a section or message when no devices are known so users aren't confused when the page is empty
• (Opinion) This module shouldn't be available/usable on systems without Thuderbolt. Maybe its an addon package included during installation if Thunderbolt is present?
• Translations

Any and all feedback on this is welcome!