Arch Linux Hyprland Dotfiles

Configuration files and scripts for setting up a streamlined Arch Linux environment with Hyprland as the Wayland compositor. This repository is designed to provide a straightforward setup and maintain a consistent workflow for daily use.

Features

• Optimized for Hyprland, a dynamic tiling Wayland compositor.
• Includes configurations for essential applications and tools.
• Automates setup with scripts to minimize manual intervention.
• Organized structure for easy navigation and customization.

Use Case

Ideal for users who want a pre-configured, minimal, and efficient system setup with Hyprland on Arch Linux. The configurations emphasize usability, aesthetics, and performance.

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Installation

Recommendations (Using archinstall)

• Disk Format: ext4
• Bootloader: GRUB
• Audio: PipeWire

Additional Packages:

• git, nano

Network Configuration:

• Network Manager

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First Run Setup

1. Clone and install the yay AUR helper:

   cd /opt/
   sudo git clone https://aur.archlinux.org/yay-git.git
   sudo chown -R <username>:<username> yay-git/
   cd yay-git/
   makepkg -si

2. Update your system:

   yay -Suy

3. Clone this repository and set up Hyprland:

   cd /opt/
   sudo git clone https://github.com/Levitifox/hyprstack.git
   sudo chown -R <username>:<username> hyprstack/
   cd hyprstack/
   chmod +x set-hypr
   ./set-hypr

Useful Commands and Configurations

Set Up Auto-login

1. Create the necessary directory:

   sudo mkdir -p /etc/systemd/system/getty@tty1.service.d/

2. Edit the override configuration file:

   sudo nano /etc/systemd/system/getty@tty1.service.d/override.conf

3. Add the following content to the file:

   [Service]
   ExecStart=
   ExecStart=-/sbin/agetty --autologin <username> --noclear %I $TERM

Remove Password Prompt for sudo Commands

1. Open the sudoers file for editing:

   sudo visudo

2. Add the following line at the end of the file:

   <username> ALL=(ALL) NOPASSWD: ALL
   

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Applications

Application	Description
hyprland	A dynamic tiling Wayland compositor.
kitty	Terminal emulator.
waybar	Customizable status bar for Wayland.
swaybg	Wallpaper utility for Wayland.
swaylock-effects	Screen locker with effects.
wofi	Wayland-native launcher.
wlogout	Logout menu for Wayland.
polkit-gnome	Polkit authentication agent.
python-requests	Python HTTP library.
starship	Cross-shell prompt.
swappy	Screenshot editing tool.
grim, slurp	Screenshot tools for Wayland.
pamixer	CLI mixer for PulseAudio/ALSA.
brightnessctl	Screen brightness control utility.
gvfs	Virtual filesystem.
bluez, bluez-utils	Bluetooth protocol stack and utilities.
lxappearance	GTK+ theme switcher.
xfce4-settings	XFCE settings manager.
dracula-gtk-theme	Dracula GTK theme.
dracula-icons-git	Dracula icons.
xdg-desktop-portal-hyprland	Desktop integration for Hyprland.
code	Visual Studio Code editor.
kde-frameworks	KDE libraries and tools.
kdelibs	KDE legacy libraries.
kde-gtk-config	GTK theme configuration for KDE.
arc-gtk-theme	GTK theme.
thunar	XFCE file manager.
xorg-setxkbmap	Keyboard layout utility.
swaync	Notification center for Wayland.
jq	JSON processor.
hyprctl, hyprlock	Hyprland utilities.
btop, htop	Resource monitors.
neofetch	System information tool.
clipman	Clipboard manager.
zathura	Lightweight document viewer.
gnome-calculator	Calculator application.
gnome-calendar	Calendar application.
blueman	Bluetooth manager.
telegram-desktop	Telegram messaging client.
discord	Voice, video, and text communication platform.
skypeforlinux-stable-bin	Skype messaging and video calling client.
youtube-music-bin	YouTube Music desktop app.
obsidian	Note-taking and knowledge management app.
obs-studio	Open-source screen recorder and streaming tool.
gimp	GNU Image Manipulation Program.

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Aliases

Alias	Description
update-system	Update system using pacman and yay
update	Update system with pacman -Syu
fullupdate	Full system update with pacman -Syyu
ls	List directory contents using exa
ll	List directory contents in long format using exa
la	List all files, including hidden, using exa
ram	Display memory usage with free -h
cpu	Display CPU information with lscpu
disk	Display disk usage with df -h
search	Search for packages with pacman -Ss
install	Install packages with sudo pacman -S
remove	Remove packages with sudo pacman -Rns
info	Display package information with pacman -Si
orphan	Find orphaned packages with pacman -Qtdq
cleanup	Remove orphaned packages with pacman -Rns $(pacman -Qtdq)
list	List manually installed packages with pacman -Qe
yay-update	Update AUR and repositories with yay -Syu --devel --timeupdate
yay-clean	Remove orphaned packages from AUR with yay -Rns $(yay -Qtdq)
yay-search	Search for AUR packages with yay -Ss
yay-install	Install AUR packages with yay -S
yay-remove	Remove AUR packages with yay -Rns

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Keybindings

General

• SUPER + Q: Close focused window
• SUPER + Del: Exit Hyprland session
• SUPER + T: Launch terminal (kitty)
• SUPER + E: Launch file manager (thunar)
• SUPER + C: Launch text editor (VS Code)
• SUPER + B: Launch browser (Google Chrome)
• SUPER + R: Launch app launcher (wofi)
• SUPER + P: Partial screenshot
• SUPER + L: Lock screen
• SUPER + V: Open clipboard manager (clipman)

Focus Management

• SUPER + Left/Right/Up/Down: Move focus
• ALT + Tab: Move focus down

Workspace Switching

• SUPER + 1-9, 0: Switch to workspace 1-10
• SUPER + CTRL + Right/Left: Switch to next/previous workspace
• SUPER + CTRL + Down: Move to first empty workspace

Resizing Windows

• SUPER + SHIFT + Arrow Keys: Resize window

Move Windows to Workspaces

• SUPER + SHIFT + 1-9, 0: Move window to workspace
• SUPER + CTRL + ALT + Right/Left: Move window to next/previous workspace

Window Movement

• SUPER + SHIFT + CTRL + Arrow Keys: Move window

Workspace Scrolling

• SUPER + Mouse Scroll: Scroll through workspaces

Move/Resize Windows with Mouse

• SUPER + Left Mouse Button: Move window
• SUPER + Right Mouse Button: Resize window

Silent Workspace Movement

• SUPER + ALT + 1-9, 0: Silently move window to workspace