[Bug] Missing plugin data files in official Mint 21.3 repo package; Manual build results in missing UI icons (SVG)

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Description:
I am encountering issues getting the File Browser Plugin and standard UI icons (e.g., Close 'X') to work on Linux Mint 21.3 (Virginia).

Environment

• OS: Linux Mint 21.3 Cinnamon (based on Ubuntu 22.04 Jammy)
• Kernel: 6.8.0-87-generic
• Xed Version Attempted:
  • Repo version: 3.4.5+virginia
  • Manual Build: Latest master branch (v3.8.9)

Steps Taken & Issues Faced

1. Official Repository Installation (Failed)

• Installed via sudo apt install xed.
• Issue: The binary exists, but plugin data files are missing.
• Error Log:

  Failed to open file "/usr/share/xed/plugins/filebrowser/xed-file-browser-widget-ui.xml": No such file or directory
  ...
  segmentation fault (core dumped)
  

• Observation: The directory /usr/share/xed/plugins/ is either empty or missing the filebrowser subdirectory entirely, despite xed being installed. Purging and reinstalling did not resolve this.

2. Manual Build from Source (Partial Success/Visual Bugs)

• Since the repo package was broken, I built from source (meson + ninja) after installing all dependencies (libgtksourceview-4-dev, libgspell-1-dev, python3-gi, etc.).
• Result: The application launches and the File Browser plugin loads successfully.
• Remaining Issue: Many UI icons are missing, including the Tab Close ('X') button and various toolbar icons.
  • I ensured librsvg2-dev was installed before running meson to support SVG icons.
  • I ran sudo gtk-update-icon-cache -f /usr/share/icons/hicolor post-install.
  • Icons remain invisible (blank space), though functionality works.

Request for Help

1. Repo Package: Is the xed-plugins data split into a separate package for Mint 21.3 that I missed? The current xed package in the official repo seems incomplete.
2. Build Icons: For the manual build, what additional step is required to ensure SVG icons render correctly on Mint 21.3? Is there a specific icon theme path or cache command I am missing?

Attachments:

• [Screenshot showing missing 'X' close icon and blank toolbar buttons]

Thank you for your guidance.