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hyprctl
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Utility for controlling parts of Hyprland from a CLI or a script
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:Date: 15 Jul 2022
:Copyright: Copyright (c) 2022, vaxerski
:Version: 0.7.1beta
:Manual section: 1
:Manual group: hyprctl
SYNOPSIS
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``hyprctl`` [(opt)flags] [command] [(opt)args]
DESCRIPTION
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``hyprctl`` is a utility for controlling some parts of the compositor from a CLI or a script.
If you install with make install, or any package, it should automatically be installed.
COMMANDS
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Control
``dispatch``
Call a keybinding dispatcher with an argument.
An argument must be present.
For dispatchers without parameters it can be anything.
Returns: `ok` on success, and an error message on failure.
Examples:
``hyprctl`` `dispatch exec kitty`
``hyprctl`` `dispatch pseudo x`
``keyword``
Call a config keyword dynamically.
Returns: `ok` on success, and an error message on failure.
Examples:
``hyprctl`` `keyword bind SUPER,0,pseudo`
``hyprctl`` `keyword general:border_size 10`
``reload``
Force a reload of the config file.
``kill``
Enter kill mode, where you can kill an app by clicking on it.
You can exit with ESCAPE.
Info
``version``
Prints the hyprland version, meaning flags, commit and branch of build.
``monitors``
Lists all the outputs with their properties.
``workspaces``
Lists all workspaces with their properties.
``clients``
Lists all windows with their properties.
``devices``
Lists all connected keyboards and mice.
``activewindow``
Gets the active window name.
``layers``
Lists all the layers.
``splash``
Prints the current random splash.
OPTIONS
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--batch
Specify a batch of commands to execute.
Example:
``hyprctl`` `--batch "keyword general:border_size 2 ; keyword general:gaps_out 20"`
`;` separates the commands.
-j
Outputs information in JSON.
BUGS
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Submit bug reports and feature requests online at:
<`https://github.com/hyprwm/hyprctl/issues`>
SEE ALSO
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Sources at: <`https://github.com/hyprwm/hyprctl`>
AUTHORS
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Vaxerski <`https://github.com/vaxerski`>