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FAQ: Re-order and clarify some headings
* Move some Waybar configuration problems to 'Useful Utilities/Status-Bars.md' * Move 'coredumpctl' usage over to 'Contributing and Debugging/_index.md' * Explain the "optimization options" * Replace some code block's language from 'ini' to 'bash', and 'sh' with 'bash'
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bugs.
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When Hyprland crashes, use `coredumpctl` and then `coredumpctl info PID` to see
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When Hyprland crashes, use `coredumpctl` and then `coredumpctl info PID` to see
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the dump.
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the dump. See the instructions below this paragraph for more info about `coredumpctl`.
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I also recommend the amazing command
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I also recommend the amazing command
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for live logs. (replace `hyprland` with `hyprlandd` for debug builds)
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for live logs. (replace `hyprland` with `hyprlandd` for debug builds)
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### How do I get a coredump?
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_These instructions are ONLY for systemd. If you use anything else, you should
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know what you're doing._
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Launch `coredumpctl` in a terminal. Press <key>END</key> on the keyboard to go
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to the end. Note the **last** (the one furthest to the bottom) crash that has
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`/usr/bin/Hyprland` as an executable. Remember the PID of it (the first number
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after the date in a given line) exit (<key>Ctrl</key>+<key>C</key>) type
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`coredumpctl info PID` where `PID` is the remembered PID. Send the entire thing
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as a file.
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## Nesting Hyprland
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## Nesting Hyprland
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Hyprland can run nested in a window. For that, make sure you did the following:
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Hyprland can run nested in a window. For that, make sure you did the following:
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### How do I screenshot?
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### How do I screenshot?
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Install `grim-git` and `slurp`
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Install `grim` and `slurp`
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Use a keybind (or execute) `grim -g $(slurp)`, select a region. A screenshot
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Use a keybind (or execute) `grim -g $(slurp)`, select a region. A screenshot
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will pop into your `~/Pictures/` (You can configure grim and slurp, see their
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will pop into your `~/Pictures/` (You can configure grim and slurp, see their
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See [Wallpapers](../Useful-Utilities/Wallpapers).
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See [Wallpapers](../Useful-Utilities/Wallpapers).
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### My workspace (2, 3, or any other) is like... bugged?
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You did the below, unknowingly.
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### My games work poorly, especially proton ones
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### My games work poorly, especially proton ones
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Use `gamescope`, tends to fix any and all issues with wayland/Hyprland.
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Use `gamescope`, tends to fix any and all issues with wayland/Hyprland.
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Not that much heavier than Xorg. If you want maximum performance, consider
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Not that much heavier than Xorg. If you want maximum performance, consider
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turning off the blur and animations.
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turning off the blur and animations.
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### Blur makes my GPU cry :(
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You probably forgot to turn on `decoration:blur_new_optimizations`. Thank me
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later.
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### My monitor no worky
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### My monitor no worky
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Try changing the mode in your config. If your preferred one doesn't work, try a
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Try changing the mode in your config. If your preferred one doesn't work, try a
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lower one. A good way to list all modes is to get `wlr-randr` and do a
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lower one. A good way to list all modes is to get `wlr-randr` and do a
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`wlr-randr --dryrun`
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`wlr-randr --dryrun`
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### How do I get a coredump?
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_These instructions are ONLY for systemd. If you use anything else, you should
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know what you're doing._
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Launch `coredumpctl` in a terminal. Press <key>END</key> on the keyboard to go
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to the end. Note the **last** (the one furthest to the bottom) crash that has
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`/usr/bin/Hyprland` as an executable. Remember the PID of it (the first number
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after the date in a given line) exit (<key>Ctrl</key>+<key>C</key>) type
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`coredumpctl info PID` where `PID` is the remembered PID. Send the entire thing
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as a file.
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### How do I update?
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### How do I update?
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Open a terminal where you cloned the repo.
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Open a terminal where you cloned the repo.
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`git pull && sudo make clear && sudo make cleaninstall`
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git pull
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sudo make clear
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If you are using the AUR (hyprland-git) package, you
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If you are using the AUR (hyprland-git) package, you
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will need to cleanbuild to update the package. Paru
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will need to cleanbuild to update the package. Paru
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has been problematic with updating before, use Yay.
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has been problematic with updating before, use Yay.
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### Waybar popups render behind the windows??
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You have misconfigured Waybar. Make sure the `layer` in the waybar config is set to `top`, and not `bottom`.
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### How do I screen lock?
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### How do I screen lock?
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Use a wayland-compatible locking utility using WLR protocols, e.g. `swaylock`.
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Use a wayland-compatible locking utility using WLR protocols, e.g. `swaylock`.
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After that, add `exec-once=hyprctl setcursor [THEME] [SIZE]` to your config and
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After that, add `exec-once=hyprctl setcursor [THEME] [SIZE]` to your config and
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restart Hyprland.
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restart Hyprland.
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If you want to change cursor size on QT, add `XCURSOR_SIZE=[SIZE]` to your wrapper.
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Alternatively, change the config files manually according to the
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Alternatively, change the config files manually according to the
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[XDG specification (Arch Wiki link)](https://wiki.archlinux.org/title/Cursor_themes#Configuration).
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[XDG specification (Arch Wiki link)](https://wiki.archlinux.org/title/Cursor_themes#Configuration).
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Check [Status bars](../Useful-Utilities/Status-Bars).
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### Waybar doesn't show the active workspace
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Use the style for `#workspaces button.active`
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### How do I autostart my favorite apps?
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### How do I autostart my favorite apps?
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Using the window rules to assign apps to workspace you can setup a session start
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where `cleanup_after_start.sh` script contains:
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where `cleanup_after_start.sh` script contains:
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hyprctl keyword windowrule "workspace unset,kitty"
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hyprctl keyword windowrule "workspace unset,Subl"
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hyprctl keyword windowrule "workspace unset,Subl"
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where `handle_monitor_connect.sh` is: (example)
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where `handle_monitor_connect.sh` is: (example)
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#!/bin/sh
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#!/bin/sh
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#!/bin/bash
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Oh no! Anyway, the QT cursor size can be fixed by setting the envvar `XCURSOR_SIZE=24`. You
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### How do I export envvars for Hyprland?
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I assume you already have `damage_tracking` on full. If you don't, change it. It's
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heavily advised to use `full` regardless of anything.
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Optimization options:
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_Useful Optimizations_
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_feel free to ignore any that you find causing issues_
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`decoration:blur = false`
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## Eww
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