Hi,
I have created a package with a proposed fix:
https://mentors.debian.net/package/cairo-dock-plug-ins/
The only changes from the current Debian package are:
1. Addition of one patch that replaces distutils with setuptools:
debian/patches/0011-Dbus-do-not-use-deprecated-distutils-Python-module.patch
debian/patches/series
2. Add build dependency on python3-setuptools:
debian/control
I have tested it with pbuilder, building for unstable / sid and was able
to build successfully.
It would be great to resolve this so that cairo-dock could stay in Debian :)
Let me know if there is any other issue that I can help with!
Best,
Daniel
