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[Feature Request]: Add background blur effect option #160

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@CyPack

Feature Description

Add an option to enable background blur effect for the panel/bar.

Use Case

Background blur (similar to KDE Plasma's blur effect or macOS) improves readability and provides a modern aesthetic, especially with transparent panel backgrounds.

Suggested Implementation

  • Add a toggle in settings to enable/disable blur
  • Optional: blur intensity slider (0-100%)
  • Consider using mutter's blur capabilities or similar compositor features

Additional Context

Many users prefer frosted glass / glassmorphism style panels. This would complement the existing transparency options.

Environment

  • GNOME version: 49
  • OpenBar version: 49
  • OS: Fedora 43
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