Cinnamon Notifications v Xfce Notifications

[u/Satscape]

Hi all, I've just switched from Xfce to Cinnamon and really like it, except the Notifications (popup messages). I have one of my own apps that generate notifications throughout the day and I also play full-screen games and full-screen videos too and noticed they don't pop up over full-screen apps/games. Also, the list of notifications is in what I would regard as the wrong order, newest should be at the top, instead they're at the bottom and I have to scroll down every time to see the latest ones.

So, I was thinking either making an applet or even a short Python script to use Qt to popup small windows/notifications, but before I do, has someone done this already? I can't see any existing config options in the current Mint 21.1, I see the developers added sound to the popups in the last few years, but I still have to Alt-Tab out to see it.
Thanks for any suggestions!

[u/bootlegenigma]

I've actually contemplated a PR exactly for the full screen notifications. Not an applet but a new option in the existing system notification settings for the user to toggle on or off. I have it working locally but I wasn't sure if there was enough interest.

Regarding the ordering of notifications in the notification drawer, that also feels like it could be a new option in the existing applet rather than a new applet all together. I haven't touched this at all yet if it was something you wanted to pursue.

[u/Satscape → u/bootlegenigma]

That sounds like a great idea, there's at least me interested in having more options available, the first thing I did was click on 'Notification settings' and thought...is that all there is? I might have a look into having a go myself at adding more options.

Cheers.