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@ -13,16 +13,17 @@ set up themes with envvars) to set up your themes.
> Your PC is very, very old. > Your PC is very, very old.
In that case, see the In that case, see the
[Installation Page](https://github.com/hyprwm/Hyprland/wiki/Installation) and [Installation Page](../../Getting-Started/Installation) and
try compiling with LEGACY_RENDERER try compiling with LEGACY_RENDERER
*For more info about bugs and crashes, see this* *For more info about bugs and crashes, see this*
*[wiki page](https://github.com/hyprwm/Hyprland/wiki/Crashing-and-bugs)* *[wiki page](../../Crashes-and-Bugs)*
### Me cursor no render? ### Me cursor no render?
Are you on NVIDIA? If so, then you have been a naughty boy and haven't listened Are you on NVIDIA? If so, then you have been a naughty boy and haven't listened
to my tips on other pages. Use the `WLR_NO_HARDWARE_CURSORS=1` envvar. to my tips on other pages. Use the `WLR_NO_HARDWARE_CURSORS=1` environment
variable.
### How do I screenshot? ### How do I screenshot?
@ -30,11 +31,14 @@ Install `grim-git` and `slurp`
Use a keybind (or execute) `grim -g $(slurp)`, select a region. A screenshot Use a keybind (or execute) `grim -g $(slurp)`, select a region. A screenshot
will pop into your `~/Pictures/` (You can configure grim and slurp, see their will pop into your `~/Pictures/` (You can configure grim and slurp, see their
github pages) github pages).
For a more complete utility, try our own
[Grimblast](https://github.com/hyprwm/contrib).
### How do I change my wallpaper? ### How do I change my wallpaper?
Install hyprpaper, swaybg or any other wlroots-compatible wallpaper utility. See [Wallpapers](../Useful-Utilities/Wallpapers).
### My workspace (2, 3, or any other) is like... bugged? ### My workspace (2, 3, or any other) is like... bugged?
@ -42,11 +46,11 @@ You did the below, unknowingly.
### How do I mirror a screen? ### How do I mirror a screen?
Mirroring isn't *officially* supported, it's technically a bug, but it works. Mirroring isn't *officially* supported. It's technically a bug, but it works.
Make sure the screen you want mirrored is the same resolution as the source. Make sure the screen you want mirrored is the same resolution as the source.
Then, just make them overlap in the layout, e.g. making the primary monitor at Then, just make them overlap in the layout, e.g. making the primary monitor at
0x0 and the mirrored one on 0x0 as well. `0x0` and the mirrored one on `0x0` as well.
That creates an issue though, as the mirrored output also *has* to have an That creates an issue though, as the mirrored output also *has* to have an
active workspace, and usually will be annoyingly taking 2,3 etc, while making active workspace, and usually will be annoyingly taking 2,3 etc, while making
@ -74,11 +78,12 @@ lower one. A good way to list all modes is to get `wlr-randr` and do a
*These instructions are ONLY for systemd. If you use anything else, you should *These instructions are ONLY for systemd. If you use anything else, you should
know what you're doing.* know what you're doing.*
Launch `coredumpctl` in a terminal. Press "END" on the keyboard to go to the Launch `coredumpctl` in a terminal. Press <key>END</key> on the keyboard to go
end. Note the **last** (the one furthest to the bottom) crash that has to the end. Note the **last** (the one furthest to the bottom) crash that has
`/usr/bin/Hyprland` as an executable. Remember the PID of it (the first number `/usr/bin/Hyprland` as an executable. Remember the PID of it (the first number
after the date in a given line) exit (Ctrl+C) type `coredumpctl info PID` where after the date in a given line) exit (<key>Ctrl</key>+<key>C</key>) type
PID is the remembered PID. Send the entire thing. `coredumpctl info PID` where `PID` is the remembered PID. Send the entire thing
as a file.
### How do I update? ### How do I update?
@ -87,15 +92,9 @@ open a terminal where you cloned the repo.
### Screenshare / OBS no worky! ### Screenshare / OBS no worky!
Yes, hello, this is Wayland. Check [Screensharing](../Useful-Utilities/Screen-Sharing).
Amazing gist just about that: ### How do I screen lock?
https://gist.github.com/PowerBall253/2dea6ddf6974ba4e5d26c3139ffb7580
Please remember in OBS you need to select "Pipewire screen capture" as the
source.
### Howdy I screen lock???
Use a wayland-compatible locking utility using WLR protocols, e.g. `swaylock`. Use a wayland-compatible locking utility using WLR protocols, e.g. `swaylock`.
@ -106,8 +105,8 @@ Use a tool like for example `lxappearance` to change the GTK cursor.
After that, add `exec-once=hyprctl setcursor [THEME] [SIZE]` to your config and After that, add `exec-once=hyprctl setcursor [THEME] [SIZE]` to your config and
restart Hyprland. restart Hyprland.
If that doesn't work, change the config files manually according to the Alternatively, change the config files manually according to the
[XDG specification (Arch wiki link)](https://wiki.archlinux.org/title/Cursor_themes#Configuration). [XDG specification (Arch Wiki link)](https://wiki.archlinux.org/title/Cursor_themes#Configuration).
Make sure to also edit `~/.config/gtk-4.0/settings.ini` and `~/.gtkrc-2.0` if Make sure to also edit `~/.config/gtk-4.0/settings.ini` and `~/.gtkrc-2.0` if
_not_ using a tool (like `lxappearance`). _not_ using a tool (like `lxappearance`).
@ -115,7 +114,7 @@ _not_ using a tool (like `lxappearance`).
Then, do a `gsettings set $gnome-schema cursor-theme 'theme-name'` and you're Then, do a `gsettings set $gnome-schema cursor-theme 'theme-name'` and you're
all good! all good!
If it still doesn't work If it still doesn't work...
### GTK Settings no work / whatever! ### GTK Settings no work / whatever!
@ -130,7 +129,7 @@ it with the `exec-once` keyword.
Copy the Waybar source, edit `include/factory.hpp` and add Copy the Waybar source, edit `include/factory.hpp` and add
``` ```c
#define HAVE_WLR #define HAVE_WLR
#define USE_EXPERIMENTAL #define USE_EXPERIMENTAL
``` ```
@ -162,9 +161,9 @@ app will not start it on the initially assigned workspace (which could be a drag
if e.g. you want kitty to be started on ws 1 while you need kitty to open on any if e.g. you want kitty to be started on ws 1 while you need kitty to open on any
workspace subsequently). workspace subsequently).
Put the following in your hyprdland.conf: (example) Put the following in your `hyprdland.conf`: (example)
``` ```plain
windowrule=workspace 1 silent,kitty windowrule=workspace 1 silent,kitty
windowrule=workspace 1 silent,Subl windowrule=workspace 1 silent,Subl
windowrule=workspace 3 silent,Mailspring windowrule=workspace 3 silent,Mailspring
@ -180,7 +179,7 @@ exec-once=cleanup_after_start.sh
where `cleanup_after_start.sh` script contains: where `cleanup_after_start.sh` script contains:
``` ```sh
sleep 10 sleep 10
hyprctl keyword windowrule "workspace unset,kitty" hyprctl keyword windowrule "workspace unset,kitty"
hyprctl keyword windowrule "workspace unset,Subl" hyprctl keyword windowrule "workspace unset,Subl"
@ -188,22 +187,22 @@ hyprctl keyword windowrule "workspace unset,Mailspring"
hyprctl keyword windowrule "workspace unset,firefox" hyprctl keyword windowrule "workspace unset,firefox"
``` ```
in `sleep 10`, the 10 is of course only a suggestion. in `sleep 10`, the 10 seconds is of course only a suggestion.
### Howdy I move my favorite workspaces to a new monitor when I plug it in? ### How do I move my favorite workspaces to a new monitor when I plug it in?
if you want workspaces to automatically go to a monitor upon connection, use the if you want workspaces to automatically go to a monitor upon connection, use the
following: following:
In hyprland.conf: In hyprland.conf:
``` ```plain
exec-once=handle_monitor_connect.sh exec-once=handle_monitor_connect.sh
``` ```
where `handle_monitor_connect.sh` is: (example) where `handle_monitor_connect.sh` is: (example)
``` ```sh
#!/bin/sh #!/bin/sh
function handle { function handle {
@ -232,7 +231,7 @@ Until then, OTD.
*~/.config/hypr/hyprland.conf* *~/.config/hypr/hyprland.conf*
``` ```plain
exec-once=systemctl --user import-environment WAYLAND_DISPLAY XDG_CURRENT_DESKTOP exec-once=systemctl --user import-environment WAYLAND_DISPLAY XDG_CURRENT_DESKTOP
``` ```
@ -246,17 +245,19 @@ should probably add it to your exported envvars.
As with any Display Server, Xorg included, you should probably make a script to As with any Display Server, Xorg included, you should probably make a script to
launch it, for example: launch it, for example:
``` ```plain
export AMONG_US=1 export AMONG_US=1
exec Hyprland exec Hyprland
``` ```
and launch that. (For Login Manager users, you can replace the "exec" entry in and launch that.
the .desktop file to point to your script)
For Display Manager users, you can replace the `exec` entry in
the `.desktop` file to point to your script.
### I get random white flashes! ### I get random white flashes!
Try disabling VFR with `misc:no_vfr=1` Try disabling VFR with `misc:no_vfr=1`.
### How do I make Hyprland draw as little power as possible on my laptop? ### How do I make Hyprland draw as little power as possible on my laptop?