Zoidi-i3-config

This repository contains the configuration file for the i3 window manager (~/.config/i3/config) along with additional setup instructions.

General Configuration

• $mod Key: Mod4 (Windows key)
• Autostart Programs:
  • Set wallpaper with feh
  • Lock screen with xss-lock and i3lock
  • Network Manager applet (nm-applet)
  • Compositor (picom)
  • app display(rofi)

Keybindings

• Window Movement and Management:
  • Open terminal: $mod+Return
  • Close window: $mod+Shift+q
• Rofi Commands:
  • Wi-Fi selection: $mod+Shift+w
  • Power management: $mod+Shift+p
• Window Movement:
  • Move focus left, down, up, right: $mod+j, $mod+k, $mod+l, $mod+semicolon
  • Move window left, down, up, right: $mod+Shift+j, $mod+Shift+k, $mod+Shift+l, $mod+Shift+semicolon
• Workspaces:
  • Switch to workspace: $mod+1 to $mod+6
  • Move window to workspace: $mod+Shift+1 to $mod+Shift+6

Additional Configuration

• Applications:
  • Set specific workspaces for certain applications (e.g., code editor, web browser, Spotify)
• Restart and Exit:
  • Reload configuration: $mod+Shift+c
  • Restart i3: $mod+Shift+r
  • Exit i3: Hold $mod+e

Layout and Appearance

• Splitting and Layout:
  • Split horizontally: $mod+h
  • Split vertically: $mod+v
  • Toggle fullscreen: $mod+f
  • Stack layout: $mod+s
  • Tabbed layout: $mod+w
  • Toggle split layout: $mod+e
  • Toggle floating: $mod+Shift+space
• Outer and Inner Gaps: Set gaps between windows and the screen edges

Screenshots

• Fullscreen Screenshot: Press Print key
• Selected Area Screenshot: $mod+Shift+s

Customization

• Resize Mode: Press $mod+r to enter resize mode, then use arrow keys to resize windows

Colors and Appearance

• Customized colors for active, inactive, focused, and urgent workspaces
• Custom border styles for Firefox windows

Acknowledgments

• This configuration is optimized for personal use but can be customized further based on individual preferences and workflow.