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Fcitx5 Setup (KDE/Ubuntu Quick Notes)

Steps

  1. Install: sudo apt install fcitx5 fcitx5-mozc
  2. Set input method: im-config -n fcitx5 (logout/login)
  3. Ensure env: bash echo $XMODIFIERS echo $GTK_IM_MODULE echo $QT_IM_MODULE
  4. Autostart if needed: ~/.config/autostart/fcitx5.desktop

Troubleshooting

  • If tray icon missing: verify fcitx5 is installed and running
  • Wayland notes: prefer recent KDE Plasma versions