- WM: i3-gaps
- OS: Debian Linux
- Terminal: alacritty
- Shell: bash
- Status Bar: polybar
- Compositor: picom
- Editor: vim
- Browser: Brave
- File Manager: pcmanfm
- Application Launcher: rofi
This project is a shell script that automates the installation process for a minimal Debian system, along with the i3 window manager and Ly Console Display Manager. It aims to provide an easy and efficient way to set up a Debian-based desktop environment with a Stylish lightweight and customizable window manager.
The script installs the necessary packages and applications required for daily drive and a functional and beutiful i3wm setup, with Ly Console Display Manager, and other recommended utilities. It also configures various system settings to optimize the user experience and provides a clean minimal and stylish i3 configuration.
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To use this script and set up your Debian system with my i3 config and Ly, follow these steps:
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Install a fresh minimal Debian system. You can download the minimal installation ISO from the official Debian website.
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Follow my installation guide here How To Install Debian-Z .
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Once the base system is installed:
sudo apt install -y git vimgit clone https://github.com/zedsalim/debian-z
cd debian-z
ls
.git config optional 1-software.sh 3-fonts.sh README.md
[ign] fonts theme 2-setup.sh 4-rice.sh run_me.sh-
Scripts:
1-software.sh: A script responsible for install all the softwares and the packages needed for a minimal Debian system, (you must see what inside it and you can custumize it as you need).
2-setup.sh: A script that handles the initial setup of the i3wm environment and Ly Console Display Manager.
3-fonts.sh: A script for font configuration and installation.
4-rice.sh: A script that performs further customization or "ricing" of Debian-Z i3wm environment.
run_me.sh: A script meant to be executed to apply the configurations and setups provided by other scripts (this is the only script you need to run) -
Directories (Do not modify):
config: The configuration file for the Debian-Z setup.
fonts: A directory containing font files used in the Debian-Z configuration.
theme: A directory with theme-related files.
optional: A folder containing optional configuration files and scripts that are not necessary for the basic setup (check them out). -
Other Files (Delete them if you want):
README.md: A Markdown file serving as the main documentation or guide for this project.
[ign]: A folder that contains Essential Files for the README.md.
Please note that the directories are marked as "Do not modify" to indicate that they contain important files and resources that should not be altered unless you have specific knowledge or intention to modify them.
To install this setup, simply run ./run_me.sh, enter your password, and wait for the installation to complete.
./run_me.shPress Super + Shift + h to view the Guide and read it all. NOTE: The 'Super' Key is the 'Windows' Key
The Super key is the Windows key
Keybinding Action super + shift + h Opens this Guide super + Escape Reloads sxhkd config super + q Closes the current window super + shift + c Reloads the i3 window manager configuration super + shift + r Restarts the i3 window manager super + shift + q Exits i3 window manager
Keybinding Action super + Return (Enter) Launches alacritty terminal super + shift + Return (Enter) Launches alacritty terminal in floating mode super + p Opens rofi application alt + w Opens rofi (show mode) super + n Opens pcmanfm file manager super + r Opens ranger file manager super + g Opens Github Desktop (not installed by default) super + w Launches Brave Browser super + c Launches VSCodium super + d Launches Discord (not installed by default) super + t Launches Telegram Desktop Print (Impr écran Syst) Opens flameshot screenshot tool (GUI mode)
Keybinding Action XF86AudioMute Toggles audio mute XF86AudioLowerVolume Decreases audio volume by 2% XF86AudioRaiseVolume Increases audio volume by 2%
Keybinding Action XF86MonBrightnessDown Decreases audio volume by 10% XF86MonBrightnessUp Increases audio volume by 10%
Keybinding Action super + v Splits the current container vertically super + h Splits the current container horizontally super + f Toggles fullscreen mode for the current container super + shift + f Toggles floating mode for the current container super + control + space Toggles focus between tiling and floating mode super + alt + a Focuses on the parent container alt + shift + s Change container layout to stacked alt + shift + t Change container layout to tabbed alt + shift + e Change container layout to toggle split
Keybinding Action super + [1->9,0] Switches to the specified workspace super + shift + [1->9,0] Moves the current container to the specified workspace
Keybinding Action super + [h, j, k, l] Focuses on the window in the specified direction super + shift + [h, j, k, l] Moves the window in the specified direction super + [Left, Down, Up, Right] Focuses on the window in the specified direction super + shift + [Left, Down, Up, Right] Moves the window in the specified direction super + tab Focuses on the last two workspaces back and forth
Keybinding Action alt + x (Where I keep all the courses and videos I need to learn from) Opens ranger in ~/Downloads/Watch (not created by default) alt + c Opens the confige files that i edit frequently alt + t Change the theme on the fly alt + b Opens my bookmarks (add yours inside ~/config/bookmarks.txt) alt + y (you must copy first the URL of a youtube video) Script that plays youtube videos using the mpv alt + s (Create your own schedule in ~/Pictures/schedule.png) Opens my Work/Studies Schedule F1 (Add your wallpapers in ~/.config/wallpapers/) Changing the wallpaper for the main monitor F2 Changing the wallpaper for two monitors
Keybinding Action super + shift + n Adjusts inner and outer gaps simultaneously super + x Increases outer gaps by 5 super + shift + x Decreases outer gaps by 5 super + z Increases inner gaps by 5 super + shift + z Decreases inner gaps by 5 super + ctrl + [Left, Down, Up, Right] Resizes the current window
Keybinding Action super + shift + b Reboots the system (sudo reboot) super + shift + s Shuts down the system (sudo shutdown now)