Xmonad

tags: Debian, Linux URL github

A dynamically tiling X11 window manager that is written and configured in Haskell.

In a normal WM, you spend half your time aligning and searching for windows. XMonad makes work easier, by automating this.

Finding class of a window to assign workspace #

xprop | grep WM_CLASS # X property
# Result
# WM_CLASS(STRING) = "tilix", "Tilix"(class name)
# WM_CLASS(STRING) = "emacs", "Emacs"

E.g.: For example, in WM_CLASS(STRING) = “emacs”, “Emacs” – “emacs” is resource (appName), “Emacs” is className. ref

Managing floating windows #

By default all the Dialog resources will be displayed in floating window. If this window is too big to perform the dialog action, use Mod-t to flatten it. ref.

Other relevant actions: #

Mod-button1(mouse left click)-> click and drag
Mod-button2(mouse middle click) -> resize
Mod-button3(mouse right click) -> resize floating window

Useful references #

I found this reference useful to understand floating layout.
start services or applications in workspaces

Xmonad CS #

M (modifier key)

Windows/Command button

M-l

expand

M-h

shrink

M-c

close application

M-Space

rofi

M-e-

emacs

M-S-l

slock (screen lock)

M-s g

search google

M-S-b

change background wall paper

M-S-r

recompile xmonad

M-Enter

Terminal

M-,.(<>)

left right apps in a workspace

M-jk

left right across workspaces

M-e