i3wm

Created time: January 14, 2023 11:14 PM Last edited time: January 21, 2024 1:09 PM

vim ~/.config/i3/config

$mod refers to the modifier key (alt by default)

General

  • startx i3 start i3 from command line
  • $mod+<Enter> open a terminal
  • $mod+d open dmenu (text based program launcher)
  • $mod+r resize mode ( or to leave resize mode)
  • $mod+shift+e exit i3
  • $mod+shift+r restart i3 in place
  • $mod+shift+c reload config file
  • $mod+shift+q kill window (does normal close if application supports it)

Windows

  • $mod+w tabbed layout
  • $mod+e vertical and horizontal layout (switches to and between them)
  • $mod+s stacked layout
  • $mod+f fullscreen

Moving Windows

  • $mod+shift+<direction key> Move window in direction (depends on direction keys settings)

How to add screen brightness keys:

  1. sudo apt install light

  2. sudo chmod +s /usr/bin/light

  3. Add to i3 config:

    bindsym XF86MonBrightnessUp exec --no-startup-id light -A 1 # increase screen 
brightnessbindsym XF86MonBrightnessDown exec --no-startup-id light -U 1 # decrease screen brightness