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Welcome to the Hyprland Wiki! Here we store the wiki pages. They are automatically updated on the Welcome to the Hyprland Wiki! Here we store the wiki pages. They are automatically updated on the
website whenever a change occurs, within a reasonable timeframe. (usually 1–2 minutes) website whenever a change occurs, within a reasonable timeframe. (usually 1–2 minutes)
# Contributing ## Contributing to the Wiki
Feel free to open an issue or a PR. Make sure to clearly state the reason for the change. Feel free to open an issue or a PR if you feel anything is necessary.
Make sure to clearly state the reason for the changes. If you have questions regarding the wiki,
you should consider joining our [Discord Server]() instead.

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PPPP# Hyprland Wiki
Welcome to the Hyprland Wiki! Here we store the wiki pages. They are automatically updated on the
website whenever a change occurs, within a reasonable timeframe. (usually 1–2 minutes)
## Contributing to the Wiki
Feel free to open an issue or a PR if you feel anything is necessary.
Make sure to clearly state the reason for the changes. If you have questions regarding the wiki,
you should consider joining our [Discord Server]() instead.

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# Animations
## Table of contents ## Table of contents
{{< toc >}} {{< toc >}}
## General ## General

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# Binds
## Table of Contents
## Table of contents
{{< toc >}} {{< toc >}}
## Basic ## Basic
@ -18,14 +20,16 @@ will bind opening firefox to <key>SUPER</key> + <key>SHIFT</key> + <key>Q</key>
{{< hint type=tip >}} {{< hint type=tip >}}
For binding keys without a modkey, leave it empty: For binding keys without a modkey, leave it empty:
```ini ```ini
bind=,Print,exec,grim bind=,Print,exec,grim
``` ```
{{< /hint >}} {{< /hint >}}
*For a complete mod list, see [Variables](../Variables/#variable-types).* _For a complete mod list, see [Variables](../Variables/#variable-types)._
*The dispatcher list can be found in [Dispatchers](../Dispatchers).* _The dispatcher list can be found in [Dispatchers](../Dispatchers)._
## Uncommon syms / binding with a keycode ## Uncommon syms / binding with a keycode
@ -50,6 +54,7 @@ can also use `xev` or `wev` to find keycodes.
## Misc ## Misc
### Unbind ### Unbind
You can also unbind with `unbind`, e.g.: You can also unbind with `unbind`, e.g.:
```ini ```ini
@ -58,7 +63,12 @@ unbind=SUPER,O
May be useful for dynamic keybindings with `hyprctl`. May be useful for dynamic keybindings with `hyprctl`.
```sh
hyprctl keyword unbind SUPER,O
```
### Mouse buttons ### Mouse buttons
You can also bind mouse buttons, by prefacing the mouse keycode with `mouse:`, You can also bind mouse buttons, by prefacing the mouse keycode with `mouse:`,
for example: for example:
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will bind it to <key>SUPER</key> + <key>LMB</key>. will bind it to <key>SUPER</key> + <key>LMB</key>.
### Only modkeys ### Only modkeys
For binding only modkeys, you need to use the TARGET modmask (with the For binding only modkeys, you need to use the TARGET modmask (with the
activating mod) and the `r` flag, e.g.: activating mod) and the `r` flag, e.g.:
@ -77,17 +88,23 @@ bindr=SUPERALT,Alt_L,exec,amongus
``` ```
### Mouse wheel ### Mouse wheel
You can also bind the mouse wheel with `mouse_up` and `mouse_down`: You can also bind the mouse wheel with `mouse_up` and `mouse_down`:
```ini ```ini
bind=SUPER,mouse_down,workspace,e-1 bind=SUPER,mouse_down,workspace,e-1
``` ```
(control the reset time with `binds:scroll_event_delay`) (control the reset time with `binds:scroll_event_delay`)
### Switches ### Switches
Useful for binding e.g. the lid close/open event: Useful for binding e.g. the lid close/open event:
``` ```
bindl=,switch:[switch name],exec,swaylock bindl=,switch:[switch name],exec,swaylock
``` ```
check out your switches in `hyprctl devices`. check out your switches in `hyprctl devices`.
## Bind flags ## Bind flags
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``` ```
## Mouse Binds ## Mouse Binds
Mouse binds are binds that heavily rely on a mouse, usually its movement. Mouse binds are binds that heavily rely on a mouse, usually its movement.
They will have one less arg, and look for example like this: They will have one less arg, and look for example like this:
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this will create a bind with <key>ALT</key> + <key>LMB</key> to move the window this will create a bind with <key>ALT</key> + <key>LMB</key> to move the window
with your mouse. with your mouse.
*Available mouse binds*: _Available mouse binds_:
| Name | Description | | Name | Description |
| -----|------------ | | ------------ | ------------------------- |
| movewindow | moves the active window | | movewindow | moves the active window |
| resizewindow | resizes the active window | | resizewindow | resizes the active window |
*Common mouse buttons' codes:* _Common mouse buttons' codes:_
``` ```
LMB -> 272 LMB -> 272
RMB -> 273 RMB -> 273
``` ```
*for more, you can of course use `wev` to check.* _for more, you can of course use `wev` to check._
{{< hint type=tip >}} {{< hint type=tip >}}
Mouse binds, despite their name, behave like normal binds. You are free to use Mouse binds, despite their name, behave like normal binds. You are free to use
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``` ```
## Global Keybinds ## Global Keybinds
Yes, you heard this right, Hyprland does support global keybinds for ALL apps, Yes, you heard this right, Hyprland does support global keybinds for ALL apps,
including OBS, Discord, Firefox, etc. including OBS, Discord, Firefox, etc.
See the `pass` dispatcher for keybinds. See the [`pass` dispatcher](./Dispatchers/#dispatchers) for keybinds.
e.g.: e.g.:
@ -164,9 +184,11 @@ I've set the "Start/Stop Recording" keybind in OBS to <key>SUPER</key> +
<key>F10</key>, and I want it to be global. <key>F10</key>, and I want it to be global.
Simple, add Simple, add
```ini ```ini
bind = SUPER,F10,pass,^(com\.obsproject\.Studio)$ bind = SUPER,F10,pass,^(com\.obsproject\.Studio)$
``` ```
to your config and you're done. to your config and you're done.
`pass` will pass the PRESS and RELEASE events by itself, no need for a `bindr`. `pass` will pass the PRESS and RELEASE events by itself, no need for a `bindr`.
@ -184,7 +206,7 @@ keybind", otherwise passing from a different XWayland app may not work.
It works flawlessly with all native Wayland applications though. It works flawlessly with all native Wayland applications though.
*Side note*: **OBS** on Wayland really dislikes keybinds with modifiers. If _Side note_: **OBS** on Wayland really dislikes keybinds with modifiers. If
they don't work, try removing mods and binding them to e.g. <key>F1</key>. they don't work, try removing mods and binding them to e.g. <key>F1</key>.
Combining this with a submap should yield neat and usable results. Combining this with a submap should yield neat and usable results.
{{< /hint >}} {{< /hint >}}

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By removing the line `autogenerated=1` you'll remove the yellow warning. By removing the line `autogenerated=1` you'll remove the yellow warning.
There is no "reload" keybind. The config is reloaded the moment you save it. There is no "reload" keybind. The config is reloaded the moment you save it.
However, some options may require a restart before taking effect.
Start a section with `name {` and end in `}` ***in separate lines!*** Start a section with `name {` and end in `}` **_in separate lines!_**
{{< hint type=important >}} {{< hint type=important >}}
The default config is *very* barebones. Please refer to this wiki page and the pages The default config is _very_ barebones. Please refer to this wiki page and the pages
linked further down here for full configuration instructions. linked further down here for full configuration instructions.
**Make sure to read the "Variables" page as well**. It covers all the **Make sure to read the "Variables" page as well**. It covers all the
@ -19,7 +20,7 @@ toggleable / numerical options.
# Line style # Line style
every config line is a command followed by a value. Every config line is a command followed by a value.
```ini ```ini
COMMAND=VALUE COMMAND=VALUE
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# Advanced configuring # Advanced configuring
Some keywords (binds, curves, execs, monitors, etc.) arent variables but define Some keywords (binds, curves, execs, monitors, etc.) are not variables but define
special behaviour. special behaviour.
See all of them in [Keywords](../Keywords) and the sidebar. See all of them in [Keywords](../Keywords) and the sidebar.

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# Dispatchers
# Table of contents # Table of contents
{{< toc >}} {{< toc >}}
Please keep in mind some layout-specific dispatchers will be listed in the Please keep in mind some layout-specific dispatchers will be listed in the
@ -6,53 +9,53 @@ layout pages (See the sidebar).
## Parameter explanation ## Parameter explanation
| Param type | Description | | Param type | Description |
| ---------- | ----------- | | ------------ | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| window | a window. Any of the following: Class regex, `title:` and a title regex, `pid:` and the pid, `address:` and the address | | window | a window. Any of the following: Class regex, `title:` and a title regex, `pid:` and the pid, `address:` and the address |
| workspace | see below. | | workspace | see below. |
| direction | `l` `r` `u` `d` left right up down | | direction | `l` `r` `u` `d` left right up down |
| monitor | One of: direction, ID, name, `current` | | monitor | One of: direction, ID, name, `current` |
| resizeparams | Pixel delta vec2 (e.g. `10 -10`) or `exact` followed by exact vec2, e.g. `exact 1280 720`) | | resizeparams | Pixel delta vec2 (e.g. `10 -10`) or `exact` followed by exact vec2, e.g. `exact 1280 720`) |
| floatdelta | a float value delta, e.g `-0.2` or `+0.2`. | | floatdelta | a float value delta, e.g `-0.2` or `+0.2`. |
| workspaceopt | see below. | | workspaceopt | see below. |
# Dispatchers: # Dispatchers
| Dispatcher | Description | Params | | Dispatcher | Description | Params |
| ---------- | ----------- | ------ | | ----------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| exec | executes a shell command | command | | exec | executes a shell command | command |
| pass | passes the key (with mods) to a specified window. Can be used as a workaround to global keybinds not working on Wayland. | window | | pass | passes the key (with mods) to a specified window. Can be used as a workaround to global keybinds not working on Wayland. | window |
| killactive | closes (not kills) the active window | none | | killactive | closes (not kills) the active window | none |
| closewindow | closes a specified window | window | | closewindow | closes a specified window | window |
| workspace | changes the workspace | workspace | | workspace | changes the workspace | workspace |
| movetoworkspace | moves the focused window to a workspace | workspace OR `workspace,window` for a specific window | | movetoworkspace | moves the focused window to a workspace | workspace OR `workspace,window` for a specific window |
| movetoworkspacesilent | same as above, but doesnt switch to the workspace | workspace OR `workspace,window` for a specific window | | movetoworkspacesilent | same as above, but doesnt switch to the workspace | workspace OR `workspace,window` for a specific window |
| togglefloating | toggles the current window's floating state | left empty / `active` for current, or `window` for a specific window | | togglefloating | toggles the current window's floating state | left empty / `active` for current, or `window` for a specific window |
| fullscreen | toggles the focused window's fullscreen state | 0 - fullscreen (takes your entire screen), 1 - maximize (keeps gaps and bar(s)) | | fullscreen | toggles the focused window's fullscreen state | 0 - fullscreen (takes your entire screen), 1 - maximize (keeps gaps and bar(s)) |
| dpms | sets all monitors' DPMS status. Do not use with a keybind directly. | `on` or `off`, for specific monitor add monitor name after a space | | dpms | sets all monitors' DPMS status. Do not use with a keybind directly. | `on` or `off`, for specific monitor add monitor name after a space |
| pseudo | toggles the focused window's pseudo mode | none | | pseudo | toggles the focused window's pseudo mode | none |
| pin | pins the active window (shown on all workspaces) *note: floating only* | none | | pin | pins the active window (shown on all workspaces) _note: floating only_ | none |
| movefocus | moves the focus in a direction | direction | | movefocus | moves the focus in a direction | direction |
| movewindow | moves the active window in a direction or to a monitor | direction or `mon:` and a monitor | | movewindow | moves the active window in a direction or to a monitor | direction or `mon:` and a monitor |
| resizeactive | resizes the active window | resizeparams | | resizeactive | resizes the active window | resizeparams |
| moveactive | moves the active window | resizeparams | | moveactive | moves the active window | resizeparams |
| resizewindowpixel | resizes a selected window | `resizeparams,window`, e.g. `100 100,^(kitty)$` | | resizewindowpixel | resizes a selected window | `resizeparams,window`, e.g. `100 100,^(kitty)$` |
| movewindowpixel | moves a selected window | `resizeparams,window` | | movewindowpixel | moves a selected window | `resizeparams,window` |
| cyclenext | focuses the next window on a workspace | none (for next) or `prev` (for previous) | | cyclenext | focuses the next window on a workspace | none (for next) or `prev` (for previous) |
| swapnext | swaps the focused window with the next window on a workspace | none (for next) or `prev` (for previous) | | swapnext | swaps the focused window with the next window on a workspace | none (for next) or `prev` (for previous) |
| focuswindow | focuses the first window matching | window | | focuswindow | focuses the first window matching | window |
| focusmonitor | focuses a monitor | monitor | | focusmonitor | focuses a monitor | monitor |
| splitratio | changes the split ratio | floatdelta | | splitratio | changes the split ratio | floatdelta |
| toggleopaque | toggles the current window to always be opaque | none | | toggleopaque | toggles the current window to always be opaque | none |
| movecursortocorner | moves the cursor to the corner of the active window | direction, 0 - 3, bottom left - 0, bottom right - 1, top right - 2, top left - 3 | | movecursortocorner | moves the cursor to the corner of the active window | direction, 0 - 3, bottom left - 0, bottom right - 1, top right - 2, top left - 3 |
| workspaceopt | toggles a workspace option for the active workspace. | workspaceopt | | workspaceopt | toggles a workspace option for the active workspace. | workspaceopt |
| exit | exits the compositor with no questions asked. | none | | exit | exits the compositor with no questions asked. | none |
| forcerendererreload | forces the renderer to reload all resources and outputs | none | | forcerendererreload | forces the renderer to reload all resources and outputs | none |
| movecurrentworkspacetomonitor | Moves the active workspace to a monitor | monitor | | movecurrentworkspacetomonitor | Moves the active workspace to a monitor | monitor |
| moveworkspacetomonitor | Moves a workspace to a monitor | workspace and a monitor separated by a space | | moveworkspacetomonitor | Moves a workspace to a monitor | workspace and a monitor separated by a space |
| swapactiveworkspaces | Swaps the active workspaces between two monitors | two monitors separated by a space | | swapactiveworkspaces | Swaps the active workspaces between two monitors | two monitors separated by a space |
| bringactivetotop | Brings the current window to the top of the stack | none | | bringactivetotop | Brings the current window to the top of the stack | none |
| togglespecialworkspace | toggles the special workspace on/off | none | | togglespecialworkspace | toggles the special workspace on/off | none |
{{< hint type=warning >}} {{< hint type=warning >}}
it is NOT recommended to set DPMS with a keybind directly, as it it is NOT recommended to set DPMS with a keybind directly, as it
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``` ```
bind = MOD,KEY,exec,sleep 1 && hyprctl dispatch dpms off bind = MOD,KEY,exec,sleep 1 && hyprctl dispatch dpms off
``` ```
{{< /hint >}} {{< /hint >}}
# Workspaces # Workspaces
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{{< hint >}} {{< hint >}}
You cannot have floating windows in the Special workspace. Making a window floating You cannot have floating windows in the Special workspace. Making a window floating
will send it to the currently active *real* workspace. will send it to the currently active _real_ workspace.
{{< /hint >}} {{< /hint >}}
## Workspace options ## Workspace options
``` ```
allfloat -> makes all new windows floating (also floats/unfloats windows on toggle) allfloat -> makes all new windows floating (also floats/unfloats windows on toggle)
allpseudo -> makes all new windows pseudo (also pseudos/unpseudos on toggle) allpseudo -> makes all new windows pseudo (also pseudos/unpseudos on toggle)
``` ```

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# Dwindle Layout
Dwindle is a BSPWM-like layout, where every window on a workspace is a member Dwindle is a BSPWM-like layout, where every window on a workspace is a member
of a binary tree. of a binary tree.
# Quirks ## Quirks
Dwindle splits are NOT PERMANENT. The split is determined dynamically with the Dwindle splits are NOT PERMANENT. The split is determined dynamically with the
W/H ratio of the parent node. If W > H, it's side-by-side. If H > W, it's W/H ratio of the parent node. If W > H, it's side-by-side. If H > W, it's
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backend are still a tree, if you remove a node that makes the original node backend are still a tree, if you remove a node that makes the original node
container get removed, the group will be broken back to its dwindle form. container get removed, the group will be broken back to its dwindle form.
# Config ## Config
category name: `dwindle` category name: `dwindle`
| name | description | type | default | | name | description | type | default |
|---|---|---|---|---| | ----------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ----- | ---------- |
| pseudotile | enable pseudotiling. Pseudotiled windows retain their floating size when tiled. | bool | false | | pseudotile | enable pseudotiling. Pseudotiled windows retain their floating size when tiled. | bool | false |
| col.group_border | inactive (out of focus) group border color | color | 0x66777700 | | col.group_border | inactive (out of focus) group border color | color | 0x66777700 |
| col.group_border_active | active group border color | color | 0x66ffff00 | | col.group_border_active | active group border color | color | 0x66ffff00 |
| force_split | 0 -> split follows mouse, 1 -> always split to the left (new = left or top) 2 -> always split to the right (new = right or bottom) | int | 0 | | force_split | 0 -> split follows mouse, 1 -> always split to the left (new = left or top) 2 -> always split to the right (new = right or bottom) | int | 0 |
| preserve_split | if enabled, the split (side/top) will not change regardless of what happens to the container. | bool | false | | preserve_split | if enabled, the split (side/top) will not change regardless of what happens to the container. | bool | false |
| special_scale_factor | 0 - 1 -> specifies the scale factor of windows on the special workspace | float | 0.8 | | special_scale_factor | 0 - 1 -> specifies the scale factor of windows on the special workspace | float | 0.8 |
| split_width_multiplier | specifies the auto-split width multiplier | float | 1.0 | | split_width_multiplier | specifies the auto-split width multiplier | float | 1.0 |
| no_gaps_when_only | whether to apply gaps when there is only one window on a workspace, aka. smart gaps. | bool | false | | no_gaps_when_only | whether to apply gaps when there is only one window on a workspace, aka. smart gaps. | bool | false |
| use_active_for_splits | whether to prefer the active window or the mouse position for splits | bool | true | | use_active_for_splits | whether to prefer the active window or the mouse position for splits | bool | true |
## Bind Dispatchers ## Bind Dispatchers
| dispatcher | description | params | | dispatcher | description | params |
|---|---|---| | ----------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------- | ---------------------- |
| togglegroup | toggles the current window and its siblings (recursively) into a group | none | | togglegroup | toggles the current window and its siblings (recursively) into a group | none |
| changegroupactive | switches to the next window in a group. | b - back, f - forward. | | changegroupactive | switches to the next window in a group. | b - back, f - forward. |
| togglesplit | toggles the split (top/side) of the current window | none | | togglesplit | toggles the split (top/side) of the current window | none |

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# Expanding Functionality
Hyprland exposes two powerful sockets for you to use. Hyprland exposes two powerful sockets for you to use.
The first, socket1, can be fully controlled with `hyprctl`, see its usage The first, socket1, can be fully controlled with `hyprctl`, see its usage
@ -12,7 +14,7 @@ to react to different events. See its description
This bash script will change the outer gaps to 20 if the currently focused This bash script will change the outer gaps to 20 if the currently focused
monitor is DP-1, and 30 otherwise. monitor is DP-1, and 30 otherwise.
```bash ```sh
#!/bin/sh #!/bin/sh
function handle { function handle {

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# Keywords
This page documents all of the more advanced config options. This page documents all of the more advanced config options.
{{< hint type=important >}} {{< hint type=important >}}
Please remember, that for ALL arguments separated by a comma, if you want to Please remember, that for ALL arguments separated by a comma, if you want to
leave one of them empty, you cannot reduce the number of commas, *unless told leave one of them empty, you cannot reduce the number of commas, _unless told
otherwise in a specific section*: otherwise in a specific section_:
```ini ```ini
three_param_keyword = A, B, C # OK three_param_keyword = A, B, C # OK
@ -18,17 +20,18 @@ three_param_keyword = A, B, # OK
{{< /hint >}} {{< /hint >}}
# Table of contents ## Table of contents
{{< toc format=html >}} {{< toc format=html >}}
# Executing ## Executing
you can execute a shell script on startup of the compositor or on each time it's you can execute a shell script on startup of the compositor or on each time it's
reloaded. reloaded.
{{< hint type=info >}} {{< hint type=info >}}
**Note:** The issue below was fixed in upstream. (since *after* v0.15.0beta) **Note:** The issue below was fixed in upstream. (since _after_ v0.15.0beta)
There currently is a bug with the exec that makes the executed app There currently is a bug with the exec that makes the executed app
unable to die if killed, use `SIGKILL` (e.g. `killall name -9`) or launch from a unable to die if killed, use `SIGKILL` (e.g. `killall name -9`) or launch from a
@ -40,8 +43,7 @@ script (`exec-once=~/myscript.sh` and do `myapp &` in the script)
`exec=command` will execute on each reload `exec=command` will execute on each reload
## Defining variables
# Defining variables
You can define your own custom variables like this: You can define your own custom variables like this:
@ -67,7 +69,7 @@ You ARE allowed to do this:
col.active_border=ff$MyRedValue1111 col.active_border=ff$MyRedValue1111
``` ```
# Sourcing (multi-file) ## Sourcing (multi-file)
Use the `source` keyword to source another file. Use the `source` keyword to source another file.
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Please note it's LINEAR. Meaning lines above the `source=` will be parsed first, Please note it's LINEAR. Meaning lines above the `source=` will be parsed first,
then lines inside `~/.config/hypr/myColors.conf`, then lines below. then lines inside `~/.config/hypr/myColors.conf`, then lines below.
# Gestures ## Gestures
Use something like Use something like
[libinput-gestures](https://github.com/bulletmark/libinput-gestures), with [libinput-gestures](https://github.com/bulletmark/libinput-gestures), with
`hyprctl` if you want to expand Hyprland's gestures beyond what's offered in `hyprctl` if you want to expand Hyprland's gestures beyond what's offered in
[Variables](../Variables). [Variables](../Variables).
# Per-device input configs ## Per-device input configs
Per-device config options will overwrite your options set in the `input` Per-device config options will overwrite your options set in the `input`
section. It's worth noting that ONLY values explicitly changed will be section. It's worth noting that ONLY values explicitly changed will be
@ -111,6 +113,7 @@ Inside of it, put your config options. All options from the `input` category
force_no_accel, follow_mouse, float_switch_override_focus force_no_accel, follow_mouse, float_switch_override_focus
Properties that change names: Properties that change names:
```plain ```plain
touchdevice:transform -> touch_transform touchdevice:transform -> touch_transform
touchdevice:output -> touch_output touchdevice:output -> touch_output
@ -126,26 +129,28 @@ device:ROYUAN Akko Multi-modes Keyboard-B {
} }
``` ```
*remember about the space after the end of the device's name (before the `{`)!* _remember about the space after the end of the device's name (before the `{`)!_
{{< hint type=tip >}} {{< hint type=tip >}}
With hyprctl, the category's spaces get turned into `-`, and everything is With hyprctl, the category's spaces get turned into `-`, and everything is
lowercase. So, for `hyprctl` calls, do for example: lowercase. So, for `hyprctl` calls, do for example:
```sh ```sh
hyprctl keyword device:royuan-akko-multi-modes-keyboard-b:kb_layout us hyprctl keyword device:royuan-akko-multi-modes-keyboard-b:kb_layout us
``` ```
{{< /hint >}} {{< /hint >}}
# Wallpapers ## Wallpapers
The hyprland background you see when you first start Hyprland is **NOT A The hyprland background you see when you first start Hyprland is **NOT A
WALLPAPER**, it's the default image rendered at the bottom of the render stack. WALLPAPER**, it's the default image rendered at the bottom of the render stack.
To set a wallpaper, use a wallpaper utility like To set a wallpaper, use a wallpaper utility like
[hyprpaper](https://github.com/hyprwm/hyprpaper) or [hyprpaper](https://github.com/hyprwm/hyprpaper) or
[swaybg](https://github.com/swaywm/swaybg). [swaybg](https://github.com/swaywm/swaybg). More can be found in [Useful Utilities](../Useful-Utilities).
# Blurring layerSurfaces ## Blurring layerSurfaces
LayerSurfaces are not windows. These are for example: Your wallpapers, LayerSurfaces are not windows. These are for example: Your wallpapers,
notification overlays, bars, etc. notification overlays, bars, etc.
@ -159,7 +164,7 @@ blurls=NAMESPACE
where `NAMESPACE` is the namespace of the layerSurface. (You can get it from where `NAMESPACE` is the namespace of the layerSurface. (You can get it from
`hyprctl layers`) `hyprctl layers`)
to remove a namespace from being blurred (useful in dynamic situations) use: To remove a namespace from being blurred (useful in dynamic situations) use:
```ini ```ini
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# Master Layout
The master layout makes one window be the "master", taking the left part of the The master layout makes one window be the "master", taking the left part of the
screen, and tiles the rest on the right. screen, and tiles the rest on the right.
# Quirks ## Quirks
The right, "slave" windows will always be split uniformly. You cannot change The right, "slave" windows will always be split uniformly. You cannot change
their size. their size.
![master1](https://user-images.githubusercontent.com/43317083/179357849-321f042c-f536-44b3-9e6f-371df5321836.gif) ![master1](https://user-images.githubusercontent.com/43317083/179357849-321f042c-f536-44b3-9e6f-371df5321836.gif)
You can, however, resize the master window. However, you can resize the master window.
![master2](https://user-images.githubusercontent.com/43317083/179357863-928b0b5a-ff10-4edc-aa76-3ff88c59c980.gif) ![master2](https://user-images.githubusercontent.com/43317083/179357863-928b0b5a-ff10-4edc-aa76-3ff88c59c980.gif)
# Config ## Config
*category name `master`* _category name `master`_
| name | description | type | default | | name | description | type | default |
|---|---|---|---|---| | -------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | ----- | ------- |
| special_scale_factor | (0.0 - 1.0) the scale of the special workspace windows | float | 0.8 | | special_scale_factor | (0.0 - 1.0) the scale of the special workspace windows | float | 0.8 |
| new_is_master | whether a newly open window should replace the master or join the slaves. | bool | false | | new_is_master | whether a newly open window should replace the master or join the slaves. | bool | false |
| new_on_top | whether a newly open window should be on the top of the stack | bool | false | | new_on_top | whether a newly open window should be on the top of the stack | bool | false |
| no_gaps_when_only | whether to apply gaps when there is only one window on a workspace, aka. smart gaps. | bool | false | | no_gaps_when_only | whether to apply gaps when there is only one window on a workspace, aka. smart gaps. | bool | false |
## Dispatchers ## Dispatchers
`layoutmsg` params: `layoutmsg` params:
| param | description | | param | description |
| --- | --- | | -------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| swapwithmaster | swaps the current window with master | | swapwithmaster | swaps the current window with master |
| cyclenext | focuses the next window respecting the layout | | cyclenext | focuses the next window respecting the layout |
| cycleprev | focuses the previous window respecting the layout | | cycleprev | focuses the previous window respecting the layout |
| swapnext | swaps the focused window with the next window respecting the layout | | swapnext | swaps the focused window with the next window respecting the layout |
| swapprev | swaps the focused window with the previous window respecting the layout | | swapprev | swaps the focused window with the previous window respecting the layout |
{{< hint type=info >}} {{< hint type=info >}}
example usage: example usage:
@ -41,4 +43,5 @@ example usage:
```ini ```ini
bind=MOD,KEY,layoutmsg,cyclenext bind=MOD,KEY,layoutmsg,cyclenext
``` ```
{{< /hint >}} {{< /hint >}}

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# Monitors
## Table of contents ## Table of contents
{{< toc format=html >}} {{< toc format=html >}}
@ -5,6 +7,7 @@
## General ## General
The general config of a monitor looks like this The general config of a monitor looks like this
```ini ```ini
monitor=name,resolution,offset,scale monitor=name,resolution,offset,scale
``` ```
@ -106,7 +109,7 @@ will occur on non-matching resolutions.
{{< hint type=important >}} {{< hint type=important >}}
The monitor transform and workspace keywords depend on a monitor rule set The monitor transform and workspace keywords depend on a monitor rule set
specifically for the targeted monitor, and ***MUST*** be after it. specifically for the targeted monitor, and **_MUST_** be after it.
{{< /hint >}} {{< /hint >}}
@ -146,11 +149,13 @@ flipped + 270 degrees -> 7
A workspace can be bound to a monitor, meaning by default it will ALWAYS open A workspace can be bound to a monitor, meaning by default it will ALWAYS open
on the selected monitor. You can do this with on the selected monitor. You can do this with
```ini ```ini
wsbind=WORKSPACE,MONITOR wsbind=WORKSPACE,MONITOR
``` ```
for example: for example:
```ini ```ini
wsbind=5,DP-1 wsbind=5,DP-1
wsbind=name:secret,DP-2 wsbind=name:secret,DP-2

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# Uncommon Tips & Tricks
## Switchable keyboard layouts ## Switchable keyboard layouts
The easiest way to accomplish this is to set this using XKB settings, for example: The easiest way to accomplish this is to set this using XKB settings, for example:
``` ```
input { input {
kb_layout = us,pl kb_layout = us,pl

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{{< hint type=warning >}} {{< hint type=warning >}}
*hyprctl* calls will be dispatched by the compositor *synchronously*, _hyprctl_ calls will be dispatched by the compositor _synchronously_,
meaning any spam of the utility will cause slowdowns. meaning any spam of the utility will cause slowdowns.
It's recommended to use `--batch` for many control calls, and It's recommended to use `--batch` for many control calls, and
limiting the amount of info calls. limiting the amount of info calls.
@ -31,7 +31,7 @@ An arg has to be present, for dispatchers without parameters it can be anything.
Examples: Examples:
``` ```sh
hyprctl dispatch exec kitty hyprctl dispatch exec kitty
hyprctl dispatch pseudo x hyprctl dispatch pseudo x
@ -39,13 +39,15 @@ hyprctl dispatch pseudo x
Returns: `ok` on success, an error message on fail. Returns: `ok` on success, an error message on fail.
See [Dispatchers](./Dispatchers) for a list of dispatchers.
### Keyword ### Keyword
issue a `keyword` to call a config keyword dynamically. issue a `keyword` to call a config keyword dynamically.
Examples: Examples:
``` ```sh
hyprctl keyword bind SUPER,O,pseudo hyprctl keyword bind SUPER,O,pseudo
hyprctl keyword general:border_size 10 hyprctl keyword general:border_size 10
@ -73,13 +75,13 @@ params: theme and size
e.g.: e.g.:
``` ```sh
hyprctl setcursor Bibata-Modern-Classic 24 hyprctl setcursor Bibata-Modern-Classic 24
``` ```
## Info ## Info
``` ```sh
version - prints the hyprland version, meaning flags, commit and branch of build. version - prints the hyprland version, meaning flags, commit and branch of build.
monitors - lists all the outputs with their properties monitors - lists all the outputs with their properties
workspaces - lists all workspaces with their properties workspaces - lists all workspaces with their properties
@ -91,13 +93,27 @@ splash - prints the current random splash
getoption [option] - gets the config option status (values) getoption [option] - gets the config option status (values)
``` ```
For the `getoption` command, you need to pass the command in the following format:
```sh
hyprctl getoption section:option
```
e.g.
```sh
hyprctl getoption general:border_size
```
See [Variables](./Variables) for section and options you can use.
# Batch # Batch
You can also use `--batch` to specify a batch of commands to execute You can also use `--batch` to specify a batch of commands to execute
e.g. e.g.
``` ```sh
hyprctl --batch "keyword general:border_size 2 ; keyword general:gaps_out 20" hyprctl --batch "keyword general:border_size 2 ; keyword general:gaps_out 20"
``` ```
@ -107,7 +123,7 @@ hyprctl --batch "keyword general:border_size 2 ; keyword general:gaps_out 20"
You can specify flags for the request like this: You can specify flags for the request like this:
``` ```sh
hyprctl -j monitors hyprctl -j monitors
``` ```

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For basic syntax info, see # Variables
[Configuring Hyprland](../Configuring-Hyprland).
For basic syntax info, see [Configuring Hyprland](../Configuring-Hyprland).
This page documents all the "options" of Hyprland. For binds, monitors, animations, This page documents all the "options" of Hyprland. For binds, monitors, animations,
etc. see the sidebar. For anything else, see [Keywords](../Keywords). etc. see the sidebar. For anything else, see [Keywords](../Keywords).
Please keep in mind some options that are layout-specific will be documented in Please keep in mind some options that are layout-specific will be documented in
the layout pages and not here. (See the Sidebar) the layout pages and not here. (See the Sidebar for Dwindle and Master layouts)
# Variable types ## Variable types
| type | description | | type | description |
|---|---| |---|---|
@ -40,9 +41,9 @@ SHIFT CAPS CTRL/CONTROL ALT MOD2 MOD3 SUPER/WIN/LOGO/MOD4 MOD5
{{< /hint >}} {{< /hint >}}
# Sections ## Sections
## General ### General
| name | description | type | default | | name | description | type | default |
|---|---|---|---|---| |---|---|---|---|---|
@ -63,7 +64,8 @@ SHIFT CAPS CTRL/CONTROL ALT MOD2 MOD3 SUPER/WIN/LOGO/MOD4 MOD5
Prefer using `input:sensitivity` over `general:sensitivity` to avoid bugs, especially with Wine/Proton apps. Prefer using `input:sensitivity` over `general:sensitivity` to avoid bugs, especially with Wine/Proton apps.
{{< /hint >}} {{< /hint >}}
## Decoration ### Decoration
| name | description | type | default | | name | description | type | default |
|---|---|---|---|---| |---|---|---|---|---|
| rounding | rounded corners' radius (in layout px) | int | 0 | | rounding | rounded corners' radius (in layout px) | int | 0 |
@ -103,7 +105,7 @@ Using `blur_new_optimizations` with an animated wallpaper may actually increase
{{< /hint >}} {{< /hint >}}
## Animations ### Animations
| name | description | type | default | | name | description | type | default |
|---|---|---|---|---| |---|---|---|---|---|
@ -115,7 +117,7 @@ _[More about Animations](../Animations)._
{{< /hint >}} {{< /hint >}}
## Input ### Input
| name | description | type | default | | name | description | type | default |
|---|---|---|---|---| |---|---|---|---|---|

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# Window Rules
## Table of contents ## Table of contents
{{< toc >}} {{< toc >}}
## Window Rules V1 ## Window Rules V1
@ -27,17 +30,19 @@ windowrule=move 0 0,title:^(Firefox)(.*)$
## Window Rules V2 ## Window Rules V2
In order to allow more flexible rules, while also not breaking compatibility with the above In order to allow more flexible rules, while retaining compatibility with the above
rule system, window rules v2 were implemented. rule system, window rules V2 were implemented.
In V2, you are allowed to match multiple variables. In V2, you are allowed to match multiple variables.
the `RULE` field is unchanged, but in the `WINDOW` field, you can put regexes for multiple values like so: the `RULE` field is unchanged, but in the `WINDOW` field, you can put regexes for multiple values like so:
```ini ```ini
windowrulev2 = float,class:^(kitty)$,title:^(kitty)$ windowrulev2 = float,class:^(kitty)$,title:^(kitty)$
``` ```
For now, the supported fields are: For now, the supported fields are:
```ini ```ini
class - class regex class - class regex
title - title regex title - title regex
@ -45,34 +50,35 @@ xwayland - 0/1
floating - 0/1 floating - 0/1
``` ```
Keep in mind you do *not* need to define all of them, but you need to define at least one. Keep in mind you do _not_ need to define all of them, but you need to define at least one.
## Rules ## Rules
| Rule | Description | | Rule | Description |
| ---- | ----------- | | ----------------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| float | floats a window | | float | floats a window |
| tile | tiles a window | | tile | tiles a window |
| fullscreen | fullscreens a window | | fullscreen | fullscreens a window |
| move \[x\] \[y\] | moves a floating window (x,y -> int or %, e.g. 20% or 100) | | move \[x\] \[y\] | moves a floating window (x,y -> int or %, e.g. 20% or 100) |
| size \[x\] \[y\] | resizes a floating window (x,y -> int or %, e.g. 20% or 100) | | size \[x\] \[y\] | resizes a floating window (x,y -> int or %, e.g. 20% or 100) |
| minsize \[x\] \[y\] | sets the minimum size on creation (x,y -> int) | | minsize \[x\] \[y\] | sets the minimum size on creation (x,y -> int) |
| maxsize \[x\] \[y\] | sets the maximum size on creation (x,y -> int) | | maxsize \[x\] \[y\] | sets the maximum size on creation (x,y -> int) |
| center | if the window is floating, will center it on the monitor | | center | if the window is floating, will center it on the monitor |
| pseudo | pseudotiles a window | | pseudo | pseudotiles a window |
| monitor \[id\] | sets the monitor on which a window should open | | monitor \[id\] | sets the monitor on which a window should open |
| workspace \[w\] | sets the workspace on which a window should open (for workspace syntax, see [dispatchers->workspaces](../Dispatchers#workspaces)). You can also make \[w\] to `unset`, will unset all previous workspace rules applied to this window. You can also add `silent` after the workspace to make the window open silently. | | workspace \[w\] | sets the workspace on which a window should open (for workspace syntax, see [dispatchers->workspaces](../Dispatchers#workspaces)). You can also make \[w\] to `unset`, will unset all previous workspace rules applied to this window. You can also add `silent` after the workspace to make the window open silently. |
| opacity \[a\] | additional opacity multiplier. Options for a: `float` -> sets an opacity OR `float float` -> sets activeopacity and inactiveopacity respectively | | opacity \[a\] | additional opacity multiplier. Options for a: `float` -> sets an opacity OR `float float` -> sets activeopacity and inactiveopacity respectively |
| opaque | forces the window to be opaque (can be toggled with the toggleopaque dispatcher) | | opaque | forces the window to be opaque (can be toggled with the toggleopaque dispatcher) |
| animation \[style\] (\[opt\]) | forces an animation onto a window, with a selected opt. Opt is optional. | | animation \[style\] (\[opt\]) | forces an animation onto a window, with a selected opt. Opt is optional. |
| rounding \[x\] | forces the application to have X pixels of rounding, ignoring the set default (in `decoration:rounding`). Has to be an int. | | rounding \[x\] | forces the application to have X pixels of rounding, ignoring the set default (in `decoration:rounding`). Has to be an int. |
| noblur | disables blur for the window | | noblur | disables blur for the window |
| nofocus | disables focus to the window | | nofocus | disables focus to the window |
| forceinput | forces an XWayland window to receive input, even if it requests not to do so. (Might fix issues like e.g. Game Launchers not receiving focus for some reason) | | forceinput | forces an XWayland window to receive input, even if it requests not to do so. (Might fix issues like e.g. Game Launchers not receiving focus for some reason) |
| pin | pins the window *note: floating only* | | pin | pins the window _note: floating only_ |
| noanim | disables the animations for the window | | noanim | disables the animations for the window |
_Examples_:
*Examples*:
```ini ```ini
windowrule = move 100 100,^(kitty)$ windowrule = move 100 100,^(kitty)$
windowrule = animation popin,^(kitty)$ windowrule = animation popin,^(kitty)$
@ -81,11 +87,10 @@ windowrule = noblur,^(firefox)$
{{< hint type=tip >}} {{< hint type=tip >}}
Opacity is always a PRODUCT of all opacities. E.g. active_opacity to Opacity is _always_ a PRODUCT of all opacities. E.g. active_opacity to
0.5 and windowrule opacity to 0.5 will result in a total opacity 0.25. You are 0.5 and windowrule opacity to 0.5 will result in a total opacity 0.25. You are
allowed to set opacities over 1, but any opacity product over 1 will cause allowed to set opacities over 1, but any opacity product over 1 will cause
graphical glitches. E.g. 0.5 * 2 = 1, and it will be fine, 0.5 * 4 will cause graphical glitches. E.g. 0.5 _2 = 1, and it will be fine, 0.5_ 4 will cause
graphical glitches. graphical glitches.
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# XWayland
XWayland is the bridging mechanism between legacy Xorg programs and Wayland XWayland is the bridging mechanism between legacy Xorg programs and Wayland
compositors. compositors.
# HiDPI XWayland ## HiDPI XWayland
Currently, XWayland on HiDPI screens looks pixelated/blurry, due to Xorg's Currently XWayland on HiDPI screens looks pixelated/blurry, due to Xorg's
inability to scale. inability to scale.
There are attempts to add a standard scaling mechanism, such as [MR 733](https://gitlab.freedesktop.org/xorg/xserver/-/merge_requests/733). There are attempts to add a standard scaling mechanism, such as [MR 733](https://gitlab.freedesktop.org/xorg/xserver/-/merge_requests/733).
@ -17,25 +19,29 @@ and [Pacman patching](https://wiki.archlinux.org/title/Patching_packages).
{{< /hint >}} {{< /hint >}}
1. Have the latest `xwayland` package patched with at least 1. Have the latest `xwayland` package patched with at least
[the HiDPI patch](https://github.com/hyprwm/Hyprland/blob/main/nix/xwayland-hidpi.patch) [the HiDPI patch](https://github.com/hyprwm/Hyprland/blob/main/nix/xwayland-hidpi.patch)
(based on the MR's implementation, but updated). (based on the MR's implementation, but updated).
2. Make sure you have the required Hyprland `wlroots`, patched with 2. Make sure you have the required Hyprland `wlroots`, patched with
[the HiDPI xwayland patch](https://gitlab.freedesktop.org/lilydjwg/wlroots/-/commit/6c5ffcd1fee9e44780a6a8792f74ecfbe24a1ca7) [the HiDPI xwayland patch](https://gitlab.freedesktop.org/lilydjwg/wlroots/-/commit/6c5ffcd1fee9e44780a6a8792f74ecfbe24a1ca7)
and [this commit](https://gitlab.freedesktop.org/wlroots/wlroots/-/commit/18595000f3a21502fd60bf213122859cc348f9af) and [this commit](https://gitlab.freedesktop.org/wlroots/wlroots/-/commit/18595000f3a21502fd60bf213122859cc348f9af)
**reverted**. This is important, as not reverting it will make opening XWayland **reverted**. This is important, as not reverting it will make opening XWayland
programs crash Hyprland. programs crash Hyprland.
3. Add this line to your configuration: 3. Add this line to your configuration:
```ini
exec-once=xprop -root -f _XWAYLAND_GLOBAL_OUTPUT_SCALE 32c -set _XWAYLAND_GLOBAL_OUTPUT_SCALE 2
```
and configure toolkits to scale using their specific mechanisms, such as
```sh
export GDK_SCALE=2
export XCURSOR_SIZE=32
```
{{< hint >}} ```ini
The GDK_SCALE variable won't conflict with wayland-native GTK programs. exec-once=xprop -root -f _XWAYLAND_GLOBAL_OUTPUT_SCALE 32c -set _XWAYLAND_GLOBAL_OUTPUT_SCALE 2
```
and configure toolkits to scale using their specific mechanisms, such as
```sh
export GDK_SCALE=2
export XCURSOR_SIZE=32
```
{{< hint >}}
The GDK_SCALE variable won't conflict with wayland-native GTK programs.
{{< /hint >}} {{< /hint >}}

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# Pull Request Guidelines
## PR Requirements ## PR Requirements
- Clean, not hacky code - Clean, not hacky code
- Described changes and *why* they were there - Described changes and _why_ they were there
- Following the style (see below) - Following the style (see below)
## Code Style ## Code Style
Hyprland's code style: Hyprland's code style:
```cpp ```cpp
void myFunction(int arg) { void myFunction(int arg) {
@ -58,7 +61,9 @@ public:
> Why is the config variable getting so weird? > Why is the config variable getting so weird?
Every variable from the config needs to be found in a hashmap. To limit the amount of hashmap searches, getting a config option looks like this: Every variable from the config needs to be found in a hashmap. To limit the amount of hashmap searches, getting a config option looks like this:
```cpp ```cpp
static auto *const PFOLLOWMOUSE = &g_pConfigManager->getConfigValuePtr("input:follow_mouse")->intValue; static auto *const PFOLLOWMOUSE = &g_pConfigManager->getConfigValuePtr("input:follow_mouse")->intValue;
``` ```
Since the hashmap *cannot* be mutated during runtime, this pointer will always be valid, and will not require hashmap lookups every single time it's read.
Since the hashmap _cannot_ be mutated during runtime, this pointer will always be valid, and will not require hashmap lookups every single time it's read.

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For issues, please see For issues, please see
[the guidelines](https://github.com/hyprwm/Hyprland/blob/main/docs/ISSUE_GUIDELINES.md) [the guidelines](https://github.com/hyprwm/Hyprland/blob/main/docs/ISSUE_GUIDELINES.md)
# Build in debug mode ## Build in debug mode
## Required packages ### Required packages
`xcb` stuff, check with your local package provider. `xcb` stuff, check with your local package provider.
`wayland` - of course. `wayland` - of course.
*Arch*: _Arch_:
`yay -S gdb ninja gcc cmake libxcb xcb-proto xcb-util xcb-util-keysyms libxfixes libx11 libxcomposite xorg-xinput libxrender pixman wayland-protocols cairo pango seatd` `yay -S gdb ninja gcc cmake libxcb xcb-proto xcb-util xcb-util-keysyms libxfixes libx11 libxcomposite xorg-xinput libxrender pixman wayland-protocols cairo pango seatd`
(If any are missing hmu) (If any are missing hmu)
## Recommended, CMake ### Recommended, CMake
Install the VSCode C/C++ and CMake Tools extensions and use that. Install the VSCode C/C++ and CMake Tools extensions and use that.
@ -29,7 +29,7 @@ that you can copy to your .vscode/ folder in the repo root.
With that, you can build in debug, go to the debugging tab and hit With that, you can build in debug, go to the debugging tab and hit
`(gdb) Launch`. `(gdb) Launch`.
## Custom, CLI ### Custom, CLI
`make debug` `make debug`
@ -48,13 +48,13 @@ meaning you'll be unable to build any other wlroots compositor
without a wlroots reinstall. without a wlroots reinstall.
{{< /hint >}} {{< /hint >}}
# Running ## Running
when running Hyprland in Debug mode, the config is when running Hyprland in Debug mode, the config is
`~/.config/hypr/hyprlandd.conf` and the logs can be found at `~/.config/hypr/hyprlandd.conf` and the logs can be found at
`/tmp/hypr/[INSTANCE SIGNATURE]/hyprlandd.conf`. `/tmp/hypr/[INSTANCE SIGNATURE]/hyprlandd.conf`.
# Logs, dumps, etc. ## Logs, dumps, etc
You can use the logs and the GDB debugger, but running Hyprland in debug compile You can use the logs and the GDB debugger, but running Hyprland in debug compile
as a driver and using it for a while might give more insight to the more random as a driver and using it for a while might give more insight to the more random
@ -71,7 +71,7 @@ watch -n 0.1 "cat /tmp/hypr/$(echo HYPRLAND_INSTANCE_SIGNATURE)/hyprland.log | g
for live logs. (replace `hyprland` with `hyprlandd` for debug builds) for live logs. (replace `hyprland` with `hyprlandd` for debug builds)
# Nesting Hyprland ## Nesting Hyprland
Hyprland can run nested in a window. For that, make sure you did the following: Hyprland can run nested in a window. For that, make sure you did the following:

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# Crashes & Bugs
## Getting the log ## Getting the log
If you are in a TTY, and the hyprland session that crashed was the last one you If you are in a TTY, and the hyprland session that crashed was the last one you
@ -37,8 +39,7 @@ Report an issue on GitHub or on the Discord server.
## Bugs ## Bugs
First of all, ***READ THE First of all, **_READ THE [FAQ PAGE](../FAQ)_**
[FAQ PAGE](../FAQ)***
If your bug is not listed there, you can ask on the Discord server or open an If your bug is not listed there, you can ask on the Discord server or open an
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　 # Frequently Asked Questions
{{< toc format=html >}} {{< toc format=html >}}
### Nothing renders / screen is empty / crash on opening first app ## Nothing renders / screen is empty / crash on opening first app
Possible causes: Possible causes:
@ -10,14 +11,14 @@ Possible causes:
Use something like `qt5ct` (QT) and `lxappearance` (GTK) (\*for GTK you can also Use something like `qt5ct` (QT) and `lxappearance` (GTK) (\*for GTK you can also
set up themes with envvars) to set up your themes. 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](../../Getting-Started/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](../../Crashes-and-Bugs)* _[wiki page](../../Crashes-and-Bugs)_
### Me cursor no render? ### Me cursor no render?
@ -34,19 +35,19 @@ do much about it other than wait for the wlroots devs to fix it:
For Nvidia graphics - unfortunately, it's a wlroots issue as well, most likely due to Nvidia's For Nvidia graphics - unfortunately, it's a wlroots issue as well, most likely due to Nvidia's
lack of support and proprietary drivers. lack of support and proprietary drivers.
There is a way to fix it that *might* work for you though: There is a way to fix it that _might_ work for you though:
**Option 1:** Use *only* the external monitor **Option 1:** Use _only_ the external monitor
By using `WLR_DRM_DEVICES=/dev/dri/card1` (or `card0`) you can force Hyprland to use only your dGPU, By using `WLR_DRM_DEVICES=/dev/dri/card1` (or `card0`) you can force Hyprland to use only your dGPU,
meaning your laptop's screen will be gone but your external one will work. meaning your laptop's screen will be gone but your external one will work.
**Option 2:** Use all outputs, at the cost of battery life. **Option 2:** Use all outputs, at the cost of battery life.
By switching your laptop to only use the dGPU in the BIOS, you *might* be able to get everything to work, By switching your laptop to only use the dGPU in the BIOS, you _might_ be able to get everything to work,
at the cost of high battery usage. at the cost of high battery usage.
*Please note these are highly model-specific and might or might not work. If they don't, you're unfortunately out of luck.* _Please note these are highly model-specific and might or might not work. If they don't, you're unfortunately out of luck._
You might try a USB-C to hdmi adapter though, maybe that could route the external monitor through the iGPU. You might try a USB-C to hdmi adapter though, maybe that could route the external monitor through the iGPU.
@ -61,7 +62,9 @@ GitHub pages).
For a more complete utility, try our own For a more complete utility, try our own
[Grimblast](https://github.com/hyprwm/contrib). [Grimblast](https://github.com/hyprwm/contrib).
### Screenshare / OBS no worky! For recording videos, wf-recorder could be used.
### Screenshare / OBS no worky
Check [Screensharing](../Useful-Utilities/Screen-Sharing). Check [Screensharing](../Useful-Utilities/Screen-Sharing).
@ -73,7 +76,7 @@ See [Wallpapers](../Useful-Utilities/Wallpapers).
You did the below, unknowingly. You did the below, unknowingly.
### My games work poorly, especially proton ones! ### My games work poorly, especially proton ones
Use `gamescope`, tends to fix any and all issues with wayland/Hyprland. Use `gamescope`, tends to fix any and all issues with wayland/Hyprland.
@ -87,7 +90,7 @@ turning off the blur and animations.
You probably forgot to turn on `decoration:blur_new_optimizations`. Thank me You probably forgot to turn on `decoration:blur_new_optimizations`. Thank me
later. later.
### My monitor no worky! ### My monitor no worky
Try changing the mode in your config. If your preferred one doesn't work, try a Try changing the mode in your config. If your preferred one doesn't work, try a
lower one. A good way to list all modes is to get `wlr-randr` and do a lower one. A good way to list all modes is to get `wlr-randr` and do a
@ -95,8 +98,8 @@ lower one. A good way to list all modes is to get `wlr-randr` and do a
### How do I get a coredump? ### How do I get a coredump?
*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 <key>END</key> on the keyboard to go Launch `coredumpctl` in a terminal. Press <key>END</key> on the keyboard to go
to the 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
@ -107,8 +110,12 @@ as a file.
### How do I update? ### How do I update?
open a terminal where you cloned the repo. Open a terminal where you cloned the repo.
`git pull && sudo make clear && sudo make install` `git pull && sudo make clear && sudo make cleaninstall`
If you are using the AUR (hyprland-git) package, you
will need to cleanbuild to update the package. Paru
has been problematic with updating before, use Yay.
### Waybar popups render behind the windows?? ### Waybar popups render behind the windows??
@ -136,20 +143,20 @@ all good!
If it still doesn't work... If it still doesn't work...
### GTK Settings no work / whatever! ### GTK Settings no work / whatever
[https://github.com/swaywm/sway/wiki/GTK-3-settings-on-Wayland](https://github.com/swaywm/sway/wiki/GTK-3-settings-on-Wayland) [https://github.com/swaywm/sway/wiki/GTK-3-settings-on-Wayland](https://github.com/swaywm/sway/wiki/GTK-3-settings-on-Wayland)
### My \[program name\] is freezing! ### My \[program name\] is freezing
Make sure you have a notification daemon running, for example `dunst`. Autostart Make sure you have a notification daemon running, for example `dunst`. Autostart
it with the `exec-once` keyword. it with the `exec-once` keyword.
### I want to use Waybar, but the workspaces don't work! ### I want to use Waybar, but the workspaces don't work
Check [Status bars](../Useful-Utilities/Status-Bars). Check [Status bars](../Useful-Utilities/Status-Bars).
### Waybar doesn't show the active workspace! ### Waybar doesn't show the active workspace
Use the style for `#workspaces button.active` Use the style for `#workspaces button.active`
@ -227,24 +234,27 @@ Please note this requires `socat` to be installed.
Use [Open Tablet Driver](https://github.com/OpenTabletDriver/OpenTabletDriver) Use [Open Tablet Driver](https://github.com/OpenTabletDriver/OpenTabletDriver)
to configure your tablet. In the future it will be supported in the config. to configure your tablet. In the future it will be supported in the config.
Until then, OTD. Until then, OTD is the way to go.
### Some of my apps take a really long time to open...? ### Some of my apps take a really long time to open...?
*~/.config/hypr/hyprland.conf* _~/.config/hypr/hyprland.conf_
```ini ```ini
exec-once=dbus-update-activation-environment --systemd WAYLAND_DISPLAY XDG_CURRENT_DESKTOP exec-once=dbus-update-activation-environment --systemd WAYLAND_DISPLAY XDG_CURRENT_DESKTOP
``` ```
and and
```ini ```ini
exec-once=systemctl --user import-environment WAYLAND_DISPLAY XDG_CURRENT_DESKTOP exec-once=systemctl --user import-environment WAYLAND_DISPLAY XDG_CURRENT_DESKTOP
``` ```
Make sure that your portals launch *after* this gets executed. For some people, Make sure that your portals launch _after_ this gets executed. For some people,
they might launch before that has happened. they might launch before that has happened.
In such cases, a script like this: In such cases, a script like this:
```sh ```sh
#!/bin/bash #!/bin/bash
sleep 4 sleep 4
@ -254,11 +264,12 @@ killall xdg-desktop-portal
sleep 4 sleep 4
/usr/lib/xdg-desktop-portal & /usr/lib/xdg-desktop-portal &
``` ```
launched with `exec-once` should fix all issues. Adjust the sleep durations to taste. launched with `exec-once` should fix all issues. Adjust the sleep durations to taste.
### My cursor in QT apps is too big! ### My cursor in QT apps is too big
The QT cursor size can be fixed by setting the envvar `XCURSOR_SIZE=24`. You Oh no! Anyway, the QT cursor size can be fixed by setting the envvar `XCURSOR_SIZE=24`. You
should probably add it to your exported envvars. should probably add it to your exported envvars.
### How do I export envvars for Hyprland? ### How do I export envvars for Hyprland?
@ -274,27 +285,28 @@ exec Hyprland
and launch that. and launch that.
For Display Manager users, you can replace the `exec` entry in For Display Manager users, you can replace the `exec` entry in
the `.desktop` file to point to your script. the `.desktop` file to point to your script. You are recommended
to use absolute paths, such as `/home/username/Script` instead of `~/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?
I assume you already have `damage_tracking` on full. If you don't, do it. It's I assume you already have `damage_tracking` on full. If you don't, change it. It's
heavily advised to use `full` regardless of anything. heavily advised to use `full` regardless of anything.
Optimization options: Optimization options:
*feel free to ignore any that you find causing issues* _feel free to ignore any that you find causing issues_
`decoration:blur_new_optimizations = true` `decoration:blur_new_optimizations = true`
`decoration:blur = false` `decoration:blur = false`
`decoration:drop_shadow = false` `decoration:drop_shadow = false`
`misc:no_vfr = false` `misc:no_vfr = false`
*possibly* `misc:disable_autoreload = true` _possibly_ `misc:disable_autoreload = true`

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@ -5,14 +5,14 @@ Hyprland. If you want to try Hyprland on Nvidia regardless
(many people have reported successes), follow the [Nvidia page](../../Nvidia) (many people have reported successes), follow the [Nvidia page](../../Nvidia)
after installing Hyprland. after installing Hyprland.
### Distros ## Distros
Arch, NixOS and openSUSE Tumbleweed are very supported. For any other distro Arch, NixOS and openSUSE Tumbleweed are very supported. For any other distro
(not based on Arch/Nix) you might have varying amounts of success. However, (not based on Arch/Nix) you might have varying amounts of success. However,
since Hyprland is extremely bleeding-edge, distros like Pop!\_OS, Ubuntu, etc. since Hyprland is extremely bleeding-edge, distros like Pop!\_OS, Ubuntu, etc.
might have **major** issues running Hyprland. might have **major** issues running Hyprland.
# Installation ## Installation
Installing Hyprland is very easy. Either you install it from your local package Installing Hyprland is very easy. Either you install it from your local package
provider (if they provide pkgs for Hyprland) or you install/build it yourself. provider (if they provide pkgs for Hyprland) or you install/build it yourself.
@ -24,21 +24,20 @@ consider updating your packages with `yay -Syu --devel`, or your other preferred
package manager. package manager.
{{< /hint >}} {{< /hint >}}
## Packages ### Packages
**WARNING:** I do not maintain any packages. If they are broken, try building **WARNING:** I do not maintain any packages. If they are broken, try building
from source first. from source first.
{{< tabs "uniqueid" >}} {{< tabs "uniqueid" >}}
{{< tab "Arch Linux" >}} *If you're on Arch Linux, I* ***heavily*** *recommend {{< tab "Arch Linux" >}} _If you're on Arch Linux, I_ **_heavily_** _recommend
you use the AUR.* you use the AUR._
```plain ```plain
hyprland-git - compiles from latest source hyprland-git - compiles from latest source
hyprland - compiles from latest release source hyprland - compiles from latest release source
hyprland-bin - compiled latest release, prone to breaking on ARM devices as Hyprland binary is compiled for x86 hyprland-bin - compiled latest release, prone to breaking on ARM devices as Hyprland binary is compiled for x86
``` ```
{{< /tab >}} {{< /tab >}}
@ -56,7 +55,7 @@ opi hyprland
Alternatively, you can also follow the instructions under ["Manual (Manual Build)"](#manual-manual-build) Alternatively, you can also follow the instructions under ["Manual (Manual Build)"](#manual-manual-build)
to build Hyprland yourself. to build Hyprland yourself.
Note: *Hyprland is not available for Leap, as most libraries (and compiler) that Hyprland needs are too old.* Note: _Hyprland is not available for Leap, as most libraries (and compiler) that Hyprland needs are too old._
{{< /tab >}} {{< /tab >}}
{{< tab "Fedora" >}}<https://github.com/hyprwm/Hyprland/discussions/284>{{< /tab >}} {{< tab "Fedora" >}}<https://github.com/hyprwm/Hyprland/discussions/284>{{< /tab >}}
{{< tab "Gentoo" >}} {{< tab "Gentoo" >}}
@ -71,7 +70,7 @@ emerge --ask --verbose hyprland
{{< /tabs >}} {{< /tabs >}}
## Manual (Releases) ### Manual (Releases)
Download the most recent release. Download the most recent release.
@ -89,17 +88,17 @@ the example config is in `examples/Hyprland.conf`.
For updating later on, you can overwrite the binaries (hyprctl, hyprland and For updating later on, you can overwrite the binaries (hyprctl, hyprland and
libwlroots), you don't need to update anything else. libwlroots), you don't need to update anything else.
## Manual (Manual Build) ### Manual (Manual Build)
*Arch dependencies*: _Arch dependencies_:
```plain ```plain
yay -S gdb ninja gcc cmake libxcb xcb-proto xcb-util xcb-util-keysyms libxfixes libx11 libxcomposite xorg-xinput libxrender pixman wayland-protocols cairo pango seatd yay -S gdb ninja gcc cmake libxcb xcb-proto xcb-util xcb-util-keysyms libxfixes libx11 libxcomposite xorg-xinput libxrender pixman wayland-protocols cairo pango seatd
``` ```
(If any are missing hmu) _(If any are missing, hmu)_
*openSUSE dependencies*: _openSUSE dependencies_:
```sh ```sh
zypper in gcc-c++ git meson cmake "pkgconfig(cairo)" "pkgconfig(egl)" "pkgconfig(gbm)" "pkgconfig(gl)" "pkgconfig(glesv2)" "pkgconfig(libdrm)" "pkgconfig(libinput)" "pkgconfig(libseat)" "pkgconfig(libudev)" "pkgconfig(pango)" "pkgconfig(pangocairo)" "pkgconfig(pixman-1)" "pkgconfig(vulkan)" "pkgconfig(wayland-client)" "pkgconfig(wayland-protocols)" "pkgconfig(wayland-scanner)" "pkgconfig(wayland-server)" "pkgconfig(xcb)" "pkgconfig(xcb-icccm)" "pkgconfig(xcb-renderutil)" "pkgconfig(xkbcommon)" "pkgconfig(xwayland)" glslang-devel Mesa-libGLESv3-devel "pkgconfig(xcb-errors)" zypper in gcc-c++ git meson cmake "pkgconfig(cairo)" "pkgconfig(egl)" "pkgconfig(gbm)" "pkgconfig(gl)" "pkgconfig(glesv2)" "pkgconfig(libdrm)" "pkgconfig(libinput)" "pkgconfig(libseat)" "pkgconfig(libudev)" "pkgconfig(pango)" "pkgconfig(pangocairo)" "pkgconfig(pixman-1)" "pkgconfig(vulkan)" "pkgconfig(wayland-client)" "pkgconfig(wayland-protocols)" "pkgconfig(wayland-scanner)" "pkgconfig(wayland-server)" "pkgconfig(xcb)" "pkgconfig(xcb-icccm)" "pkgconfig(xcb-renderutil)" "pkgconfig(xkbcommon)" "pkgconfig(xwayland)" glslang-devel Mesa-libGLESv3-devel "pkgconfig(xcb-errors)"
@ -122,10 +121,12 @@ cd Hyprland
sudo make install sudo make install
``` ```
Do note that `sudo make install` will copy the example .desktop file to `/usr/share/wayland-sessions/` directory, Do note that `sudo make install` will copy the example .desktop file to
promptly overriding the existent .desktop file from previous installations. `/usr/share/wayland-sessions/` directory, promptly overriding the existent
.desktop file from previous installations.
It's probably a good idea to run `sudo make cleaninstall` to update Hyprland later on, as it does not overwrite the desktop file. It's probably a good idea to run `sudo make cleaninstall` to update Hyprland later on,
as it will not overwrite the desktop file.
### Meson ### Meson
@ -152,7 +153,7 @@ for legacy renderer:
sudo make clear && sudo make config && make legacyrenderer && sudo cp ./build/Hyprland /usr/bin && sudo cp ./example/hyprland.desktop /usr/share/wayland-sessions sudo make clear && sudo make config && make legacyrenderer && sudo cp ./build/Hyprland /usr/bin && sudo cp ./example/hyprland.desktop /usr/share/wayland-sessions
``` ```
*please note the legacy renderer may not support some graphical features.* _please note the legacy renderer may not support some graphical features._
<br/><br/> Any other config: (replace \[PRESET\] with your preset, `release` <br/><br/> Any other config: (replace \[PRESET\] with your preset, `release`
`debug` `legacyrenderer` `legacyrendererdebug`) `debug` `legacyrenderer` `legacyrendererdebug`)
@ -205,7 +206,7 @@ Now, of course, install manually.
sudo cp ./build/Hyprland /usr/bin && sudo cp ./example/hyprland.desktop /usr/share/wayland-sessions sudo cp ./build/Hyprland /usr/bin && sudo cp ./example/hyprland.desktop /usr/share/wayland-sessions
``` ```
# Launching ## Launching
You can launch Hyprland by either going into a TTY and executing `Hyprland`, or You can launch Hyprland by either going into a TTY and executing `Hyprland`, or
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After you've installed Hyprland, you can either launch it from a TTY with # Quickstart
After you have installed Hyprland, you can either launch it from a TTY with
`Hyprland` or from a login manager. Although login managers aren't officially `Hyprland` or from a login manager. Although login managers aren't officially
supported, I recommend `SDDM`, as it's been working flawlessly with wayland supported, I recommend `SDDM`, as it's been working flawlessly with wayland
compositors. compositors.
It is recommended you have `kitty` for terminal access, (example and It is recommended you have `kitty` installed for terminal access, (example and
autogenerated configs have it bound to <kbd>SUPER</kbd> + <kbd>Q</kbd>). autogenerated configs have it bound to <kbd>SUPER</kbd> + <kbd>Q</kbd>).
Alternatively, manually change it in the config before launching Hyprland. Alternatively, manually change it in the config before launching Hyprland.
@ -34,7 +36,7 @@ exec Hyprland
``` ```
You can add as many exported envvars as you need (Nvidia users might need a You can add as many exported envvars as you need (Nvidia users might need a
lot), but I recommend having *at least* the shown two. lot), but I recommend having _at least_ the shown two.
You should now launch Hyprland with `wrappedhl` instead of `Hyprland`. Make sure You should now launch Hyprland with `wrappedhl` instead of `Hyprland`. Make sure
to copy your `.desktop` file in `/usr/share/wayland-sessions/` and edit it if you use a to copy your `.desktop` file in `/usr/share/wayland-sessions/` and edit it if you use a
@ -44,7 +46,7 @@ usually not ran through the user account.
{{< hint type=important >}} {{< hint type=important >}}
It is highly recommended to copy the desktop file to e.g. `wrapped_hl.desktop` instead of editing It is highly recommended to copy the desktop file to e.g. `wrapped_hl.desktop` instead of editing
the provided one, as many package managers (and `sudo make install`) will **overwrite** the provided one, as many package managers (and `sudo make install`) will **overwrite**
the desktop file on updates. the desktop file on updates. If you manually build Hyprland, consider using `sudo make cleaninstall` to preserve `hyprland.deskop`
{{< /hint >}} {{< /hint >}}
## Immediate ## Immediate
@ -63,7 +65,7 @@ want the warning to go away, remove the `autogenerated=1` line.
## Monitors ## Monitors
Use `hyprctl monitors` to list available outputs. `hyprctl` will *not* tell you Use `hyprctl monitors` to list available outputs. `hyprctl` will _not_ tell you
what your monitor is capable of though, so if you want to check your resolution / refresh rate, what your monitor is capable of though, so if you want to check your resolution / refresh rate,
use a tool like `wlr-randr`. use a tool like `wlr-randr`.
@ -92,24 +94,25 @@ hyprctl keyword monitor DP-3,1920x1080@240,1920x0,1
{{< hint type=important >}} These changes are **not** permanent! If you want to {{< hint type=important >}} These changes are **not** permanent! If you want to
make those changes persist, configure your outputs in the config! {{< /hint >}} make those changes persist, configure your outputs in the config! {{< /hint >}}
# Proper configuring ## Proper configuring
Head onto the Head onto the
[Configuring Hyprland page](../../Configuring/Configuring-Hyprland) to learn all [Configuring Hyprland page](../../Configuring/Configuring-Hyprland) to learn all
about configuring Hyprland to your likings. about configuring Hyprland to your likings.
# Apps / X11 replacements ## Apps / X11 replacements
See the [Useful Utilities page](../../Useful-Utilities) and the See the [Useful Utilities page](../../Useful-Utilities) and the
[Sway wiki page](https://github.com/swaywm/sway/wiki/Useful-add-ons-for-sway) [Sway wiki page](https://github.com/swaywm/sway/wiki/Useful-add-ons-for-sway)
just about that. just about that.
# Screenshare / GTK slow launch issues ## Screenshare / GTK slow launch issues
[FAQ (GTK issue)](../../FAQ/#some-of-my-apps-take-a-really-long-time-to-open) [FAQ (GTK issue)](../../FAQ/#some-of-my-apps-take-a-really-long-time-to-open)
[FAQ (screensharing)](../../FAQ/#screenshare--obs-no-worky) [FAQ (screensharing)](../../FAQ/#screenshare--obs-no-worky)
# Screen broken on launch ## Screen broken on launch
This usually happens due to your monitor not being very happy about the default This usually happens due to your monitor not being very happy about the default
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A Wayland compositor is a fully autonomous Display Server, like Xorg itself. A Wayland compositor is a fully autonomous Display Server, like Xorg itself.
It is **not** possible to mix'n'match Wayland compositors like you could on Xorg It is **not** possible to mix'n'match Wayland compositors like you could on Xorg
with window managers and compositors. with window managers and compositors. It is also not entirely possible to use
all Xorg applications on Wayland. See [../Useful-Utilities](this page) for a
list of recommended Wayland native/compatible programs.
Wayland **compositors** should not be confused with Xorg **window managers**. Wayland **compositors** should not be confused with Xorg **window managers**.

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# IPC
Hyprland exposes 2 UNIX Sockets, for controlling / getting info about Hyprland Hyprland exposes 2 UNIX Sockets, for controlling / getting info about Hyprland
via code / bash utilities. via code / bash utilities.
@ -7,7 +9,7 @@ via code / bash utilities.
echo $HYPRLAND_INSTANCE_SIGNATURE echo $HYPRLAND_INSTANCE_SIGNATURE
``` ```
# /tmp/hypr/\[HIS\]/.socket.sock ## /tmp/hypr/\[HIS\]/.socket.sock
Used for hyprctl-like requests. See the Used for hyprctl-like requests. See the
[Hyprctl page](../Configuring/Using-hyprctl) for [Hyprctl page](../Configuring/Using-hyprctl) for
@ -15,7 +17,7 @@ commands.
basically, write `command args`. basically, write `command args`.
# /tmp/hypr/\[HIS\]/.socket2.sock ## /tmp/hypr/\[HIS\]/.socket2.sock
Used for events. Hyprland will write to each connected client live events like Used for events. Hyprland will write to each connected client live events like
this: this:
@ -24,26 +26,26 @@ this:
e.g.: `workspace>>2` e.g.: `workspace>>2`
## Events list: ### Events list
| name | description | data | | name | description | data |
| --- | --- | --- | | ---------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------- |
| workspace | emitted on workspace change. Is emitted ONLY when a user requests a workspace change, and is not emitted on mouse movements (see `activemon`) | `WORKSPACENAME` | | workspace | emitted on workspace change. Is emitted ONLY when a user requests a workspace change, and is not emitted on mouse movements (see `activemon`) | `WORKSPACENAME` |
| focusedmon | emitted on the active monitor being changed. | `MONNAME,WORKSPACENAME` | | focusedmon | emitted on the active monitor being changed. | `MONNAME,WORKSPACENAME` |
| activewindow | emitted on the active window being changed. | `WINDOWCLASS,WINDOWTITLE` | | activewindow | emitted on the active window being changed. | `WINDOWCLASS,WINDOWTITLE` |
| fullscreen | emitted when a fullscreen status of a window changes. | `0/1` (exit fullscreen / enter fullscreen) | | fullscreen | emitted when a fullscreen status of a window changes. | `0/1` (exit fullscreen / enter fullscreen) |
| monitorremoved | emitted when a monitor is removed (disconnected) | `MONITORNAME` | | monitorremoved | emitted when a monitor is removed (disconnected) | `MONITORNAME` |
| monitoradded | emitted when a monitor is added (connected) | `MONITORNAME` | | monitoradded | emitted when a monitor is added (connected) | `MONITORNAME` |
| createworkspace | emitted when a workspace is created | `WORKSPACENAME` | | createworkspace | emitted when a workspace is created | `WORKSPACENAME` |
| destroyworkspace | emitted when a workspace is destroyed | `WORKSPACENAME` | | destroyworkspace | emitted when a workspace is destroyed | `WORKSPACENAME` |
| moveworkspace | emitted when a workspace is moved to a different monitor | `WORKSPACENAME,MONNAME` | | moveworkspace | emitted when a workspace is moved to a different monitor | `WORKSPACENAME,MONNAME` |
| activelayout | emitted on a layout change of the active keyboard | `KEYBOARDNAME,LAYOUTNAME` | | activelayout | emitted on a layout change of the active keyboard | `KEYBOARDNAME,LAYOUTNAME` |
| openwindow | emitted when a window is opened | `WINDOWADDRESS`,`WORKSPACENAME`,`WINDOWCLASS`,`WINDOWTITLE` | | openwindow | emitted when a window is opened | `WINDOWADDRESS`,`WORKSPACENAME`,`WINDOWCLASS`,`WINDOWTITLE` |
| closewindow | emitted when a window is closed | `WINDOWADDRESS` | | closewindow | emitted when a window is closed | `WINDOWADDRESS` |
| movewindow | emitted when a window is moved to a workspace | `WINDOWADDRESS`,`WORKSPACENAME` | | movewindow | emitted when a window is moved to a workspace | `WINDOWADDRESS`,`WORKSPACENAME` |
| openlayer | emitted when a layerSurface is mapped | `NAMESPACE` | | openlayer | emitted when a layerSurface is mapped | `NAMESPACE` |
| closelayer | emitted when a layerSurface is unmapped | `NAMESPACE` | | closelayer | emitted when a layerSurface is unmapped | `NAMESPACE` |
| submap | emitted when a keybind submap changes. Empty means default. |`SUBMAPNAME` | | submap | emitted when a keybind submap changes. Empty means default. | `SUBMAPNAME` |
{{< hint type=warning >}} {{< hint type=warning >}}
A fullscreen event is not guaranteed to fire on/off once in succession. A fullscreen event is not guaranteed to fire on/off once in succession.

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# Hyprland with Nix
## Table of contents ## Table of contents
{{< toc format=html >}} {{< toc format=html >}}
{{< hint type=warning >}} {{< hint type=warning >}}
@ -12,6 +15,9 @@ work as intended. Please use the
Make sure to check out the options of the Make sure to check out the options of the
[Nix module](https://github.com/hyprwm/Hyprland/blob/main/nix/module.nix). [Nix module](https://github.com/hyprwm/Hyprland/blob/main/nix/module.nix).
Do note that the Nixpkg for Hyprland is no actively maintained, and may be outdated.
Installation using the Flake is recommended.
### With flakes ### With flakes
```nix ```nix
@ -127,13 +133,13 @@ For a list of available options, check the
## Modules mix'n'match ## Modules mix'n'match
- If you plan on using the HM module alongside the NixOS module, set the NixOS - If you plan on using the HM module alongside the NixOS module, set the NixOS
`programs.hyprland.package = null;`. `programs.hyprland.package = null;`.
- If you don't plan on using the NixOS module, but want to use the HM module, you - If you don't plan on using the NixOS module, but want to use the HM module, you
will have to enable all the options the NixOS module enables. will have to enable all the options the NixOS module enables.
- If you don't plan on using any module, manually enable whatever options the - If you don't plan on using any module, manually enable whatever options the
modules set. modules set.
## Non-NixOS install ## Non-NixOS install
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Once you have flakes working, install Hyprland through `nix profile`: Once you have flakes working, install Hyprland through `nix profile`:
```sh ```sh
$ nix profile install github:hyprwm/Hyprland nix profile install github:hyprwm/Hyprland
``` ```
Since you're using Hyprland outside of NixOS, it won't be able to find graphics Since you're using Hyprland outside of NixOS, it won't be able to find graphics
drivers. To get around that, you can use [nixGL](https://github.com/guibou/nixGL). drivers. To get around that, you can use [nixGL](https://github.com/guibou/nixGL).
First, install it, in the same manner you installed Hyprland: First, install it, in the same manner you installed Hyprland:
```sh ```sh
$ nix profile install github:guibou/nixGL --impure nix profile install github:guibou/nixGL --impure
``` ```
Impure is needed due to `nixGL`'s reliance on hardware information. Impure is needed due to `nixGL`'s reliance on hardware information.
From now on, you can run Hyprland by invoking it with nixGL From now on, you can run Hyprland by invoking it with nixGL
```sh ```sh
$ nixGL Hyprland nixGL Hyprland
``` ```
or by creating a wrapper script that runs the above command inside. or by creating a wrapper script that runs the above command inside.
### Upgrading ### Upgrading
In order to upgrade all your packages, you can run In order to upgrade all your packages, you can run
```sh ```sh
$ nix profile upgrade '.*' nix profile upgrade '.*'
``` ```
Check the Check the
[nix profile](https://nixos.org/manual/nix/stable/command-ref/new-cli/nix3-profile.html) [nix profile](https://nixos.org/manual/nix/stable/command-ref/new-cli/nix3-profile.html)
command documentation for other upgrade options. command documentation for other upgrade options.
@ -177,7 +189,7 @@ command documentation for other upgrade options.
XWayland is enabled by default in the Nix package. You can disable it either XWayland is enabled by default in the Nix package. You can disable it either
in the package itself, or through the Home Manager module. in the package itself, or through the Home Manager module.
#### Package ### Package
```nix ```nix
(inputs.hyprland.packages.${pkgs.default}.default.override { (inputs.hyprland.packages.${pkgs.default}.default.override {
@ -221,7 +233,7 @@ The GDK_SCALE variable won't conflict with wayland-native GTK programs.
Usually, there's no reason to disable this functionality, as it won't affect Usually, there's no reason to disable this functionality, as it won't affect
people who don't have HiDPI screens. people who don't have HiDPI screens.
If you *do* insist on disabling it though (e.g. for adding your own patches If you _do_ insist on disabling it though (e.g. for adding your own patches
to wlroots), you can do so by either using the `hyprland-no-hidpi` package, to wlroots), you can do so by either using the `hyprland-no-hidpi` package,
or by passing the `hidpiXWayland = false;` flag, the same way as or by passing the `hidpiXWayland = false;` flag, the same way as
[disabling XWayland](#package) [disabling XWayland](#package)

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# Hyprland on NVIDIA GPUs
## Foreword ## Foreword
There is no _official_ support for Nvidia. Unfortunately, their drivers are so There is no _official_ support for Nvidia. Unfortunately, their drivers are so
@ -16,7 +18,7 @@ parameters. Follow the information available here:
in `/etc/mkinitcpio.conf` add `nvidia nvidia_modeset nvidia_uvm nvidia_drm` to your `MODULES` in `/etc/mkinitcpio.conf` add `nvidia nvidia_modeset nvidia_uvm nvidia_drm` to your `MODULES`
run `# mkinitcpio --config /etc/mkinitcpio.conf --generate /boot/initramfs-custom.img` run `# mkinitcpio --config /etc/mkinitcpio.conf --generate /boot/initramfs-custom.img`
add a new line to `/etc/modprobe.d/nvidia.conf` (make it if it does not exist) and add the line `options nvidia-drm modeset=1` add a new line to `/etc/modprobe.d/nvidia.conf` (make it if it does not exist) and add the line `options nvidia-drm modeset=1`
@ -47,8 +49,10 @@ Launch Hyprland with the wrapper.
It _should_ work now. It _should_ work now.
### Fixing random flickering, method 1 ### Fixing random flickering, method 1
If you take a look at the wlroots patches in the [nix flake](https://github.com/hyprwm/Hyprland/blob/main/nix/wlroots.nix) If you take a look at the wlroots patches in the [nix flake](https://github.com/hyprwm/Hyprland/blob/main/nix/wlroots.nix)
you will find a one-line patch: you will find a one-line patch:
```sh ```sh
substituteInPlace render/gles2/renderer.c --replace "glFlush();" "glFinish();" substituteInPlace render/gles2/renderer.c --replace "glFlush();" "glFinish();"
``` ```

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# Alternative App Clients
Some clients are known for being a massive pain under Wayland. Here are great Some clients are known for being a massive pain under Wayland. Here are great
replacements for them: replacements for them:
@ -7,3 +9,12 @@ replacements for them:
the latest Electron, with support for Wayland Ozone platform, as well as the latest Electron, with support for Wayland Ozone platform, as well as
PipeWire screensharing. It has tons of great features and tries not to infringe PipeWire screensharing. It has tons of great features and tries not to infringe
on the Discord ToS. on the Discord ToS.
## Spotify
It has been reported that Spotify does not follow window rules. This is possibly
because the client sets is class _after_ the window has opened, thus making it "immune"
to windowrules. An alternative to Spotify's GUI client is
[spotify-tui](https://github.com/Rigellute/spotify-tui) which can be launched in a terminal
with a custom class. While limited in functionality, it is quite powerful and could be
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# App Launchers
## Wofi ## Wofi
Wofi is a GTK-based customizable launcher for wayland. Wofi is a GTK-based customizable launcher for wayland.

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Color pickers are useful for quickly grabbing a color of *something* on your screen. # Color Pickers
Color pickers are useful for quickly grabbing a color of _something_ on your screen.
We recommend our own solution, which, so far, seems to be the only one that doesn't suck. We recommend our own solution, which, so far, seems to be the only one that doesn't suck.

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# Screensharing on Hyprland
Screensharing is done through PipeWire on Wayland. Screensharing is done through PipeWire on Wayland.
## Prereqs ## Prerequsities
Make sure you have `pipewire` and `wireplumber` installed, enabled and running Make sure you have `pipewire` and `wireplumber` installed, enabled and running
if you don't have them yet. if you don't have them yet.

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# Status Bars
Launch your bar with `exec-once=`. Launch your bar with `exec-once=`.
## Waybar ## Waybar
@ -7,6 +9,8 @@ Waybar is a GTK status bar made specifically for wlroots compositors.
To use it, it's recommended to use the AUR package `waybar-hyprland-git`, To use it, it's recommended to use the AUR package `waybar-hyprland-git`,
or compile manually with the `USE_EXPERIMENTAL` flag enabled. or compile manually with the `USE_EXPERIMENTAL` flag enabled.
### Compiling Manually
To compile manually: To compile manually:
Clone the source, cd into it, then do: Clone the source, cd into it, then do:

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# Wallpaper Utilties
Launch your wallpaper utility with `exec-once=`. Launch your wallpaper utility with `exec-once=`.
## hyprpaper ## Hyprpaper
Straight from our oven, `hyprpaper` is a wallpaper utility from the Hypr Straight from our oven, `hyprpaper` is a wallpaper utility from the Hypr
Development team. See its usage and config by following the README on the Development team. See its usage and config by following the README on the
[GitHub Page](https://github.com/hyprwm/hyprpaper). [GitHub Page](https://github.com/hyprwm/hyprpaper).
## swaybg ## Swaybg
Great utility if all you want is one simple static wallpaper that will never Great utility if all you want is one simple static wallpaper that will never
change, and don't want to make a config file. Get it change, and don't want to make a config file. Get it

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# Useful Utilities
This category is dedicated to short tutorials on how to get useful utilities for This category is dedicated to short tutorials on how to get useful utilities for
Hyprland working. Hyprland working.