i3wm is a powerful tiling window manager designed for X11. Known for its efficiency, simplicity, and keyboard-centric approach, i3wm enhances productivity by organizing windows in a tiled layout.
For Debian and Ubuntu users, i3wm can be easily installed through the official repositories.
Refer to the user guide for detailed instructions on configuring and using i3wm.
mod(Mod1) corresponds to the Alt key.cmd(Mod4) corresponds to the Windows key.
Ensure the following dependencies are installed:
- xdotool: Copying bookmarks.
- rofi: Window switcher, application launcher, and dmenu replacement.
- flameshot: Capture screenshots.
- feh: Change wallpaper.
- polybar: Display status bars.
- playerctl: Control media player.
- brightnessctl: Control monitor brightness.
mod + d: Show rofi dmenu.cmd + b: Open rofi bookmark.cmd + shift + s: Take a screenshot using flameshot.cmd + l: Lock the screen using i3lock.cmd + d: Search and open a directory using Nautilus.cmd + k: Toggle screenkey app.cmd + f: Search and open a file using xdg-open and zathura.cmd + p: Toggle display modes (main only, second only, duplicate, extended).cmd + o: Toggle gamma display via xrandr for eye safety.cmd + shift + r: Start/stop recording using ffmpeg.