I agree with jdstrand, I think `snap warnings` would be a good way to surface this, that ux would look something like:
``` $ snap install some-snap-needing-desktop-things foobar installed WARNING: there is one new warning $ snap warnings some-snap-needing-desktop-things depends on XYZ being installed on the host system but is not ``` -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1902915 Title: snapd doesn't ensure portals are available even when they are needed To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/snapd/+bug/1902915/+subscriptions -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs