This section guides you through the installation and configuration of essential utilities that will elevate your Hyprland experience, augmenting both functionality and aesthetics. We'll cover status bars, application launchers, clipboard managers, and more, providing concise configuration snippets directly from my setup.
Pro Tip: 💡 In your hyprland.conf, organize similar configurations together, such as variables, exec-once statements, and keybindings, for better readability and maintainability.
Waybar provides real-time system information at a glance, ensuring you stay informed about your system's status.
pacman -S waybar
Customize the appearance and behavior of the status bar by modifying the following files:
~/.config/waybar/config.jsonc- Format and structure the bar.~/.config/waybar/style.css- Style and theme the bar.
It will use some default configuration, you can copy my configuration files:
cp -r ~/simple-hyprland/configs/waybar ~/.config/
Note: 📝 Note: Remember to reload the bar to apply any configuration changes.
Add the following keybinding to reload the bar:
bind = Ctrl, Escape, exec, killall waybar || waybar
Autostart the bar with:
exec-once=waybar
Tofi offers a minimalistic, Wayland-native application launcher for efficient application access.
yay -S tofi
Customize the appearance and behavior of the launcher by modifying the configuration file:
~/.config/tofi/ - The configuration directory.
You can copy my pre-configured files:
cp -r ~/simple-hyprland/configs/tofi ~/.config/
Keybinding to launch the application menu:
bind = $mainMod, A, exec, $menu
Define the launcher command and configuration path:
$menu = tofi-drun -c ~/.config/tofi/configA --drun-launch=true
Cliphist enables you to keep track of your clipboard history, enhancing productivity when working with multiple pieces of information.
To install cliphist, use the following command:
pacman -S cliphist
No specific configuration is needed.
Keybinding to access the clipboard history:
bind = SUPER, V, exec, cliphist list | tofi -c ~/.config/tofi/configV | cliphist decode | wl-copy
Autostart the clipboard manager:
exec-once = wl-paste --type text --watch cliphist store
exec-once = wl-paste --type image --watch cliphist store
Swww allows you to set and manage your desktop background, enhancing the visual appeal of your workspace.
To install swww, use the following command:
yay -S swww
Copy sample wallpapers (creates the assets folder inside .config):
cp -r ~/simple-hyprland/assets/backgrounds ~/.config/assets/backgrounds/
No specific configuration is needed.
Initialize the wallpaper daemon and set a wallpaper on startup:
exec-once = swww-daemon
exec-once = swww img ~/.config/assets/backgrounds/cat_leaves.png --transition-fps 255 --transition-type outer --transition-duration 0.8
You can also set the keybinding to change the wallpaper :
bind = SUPER, N, exec, swww img ~/.config/assets/backgrounds/dark-cat-rosewater.png --transition-fps 255 --transition-type outer --transition-duration 0.8 # Change wallpaper
Hyprpicker allows you to select colors directly from your screen, a handy tool for design and development tasks.
yay -S hyprpicker
No specific configuration is needed for hyprpicker.
Define a variable for the color picker and a keybinding to launch it:
$colorPicker = hyprpicker
bind = SUPER, P, exec, $colorPicker | wl-copy # Also copies to clipboard
A screen locker secures your computer when you are away, preventing unauthorized access.
Install hyprlock, which is designed to work well with Hyprland.
yay -S hyprlock
Customize the screen locker by modifying the configuration file: ~/.config/hypr/hyprlock.conf
You can copy my configuration file:
cp ~/simple-hyprland/configs/hypr/hyprlock.conf ~/.config/hypr/
Keybinding to lock the desktop:
bind = SUPER, L, exec, hyprlock
Hypridle automatically locks your screen or takes other actions when your system is idle, enhancing security and power management.
To install hypridle, use the following command:
yay -S hypridle
Customize the idle manager behavior by modifying the configuration file: ~/.config/hypr/hypridle.conf
You can copy my configuration file:
cp ~/simple-hyprland/configs/hypr/hypridle.conf ~/.config/hypr/
No specific keybindings or variables are needed for hypridle.
Autostart the idle manager:
exec-once = hypridle
Wlogout provides a convenient way to log out, restart, or shut down your system.
yay -S wlogout
Customize the appearance and behavior of the logout menu by modifying the following files:
~/.config/wlogout/layout- Format and structure the menu.~/.config/wlogout/style.css- Style and theme the menu.
It will use some default configuration, You can copy my pre-configured files:
cp -r ~/simple-hyprland/configs/wlogout ~/.config/
cp -r ~/simple-hyprland/assets/wlogout ~/.config/assets/ # copying assets
Keybinding to launch the logout menu:
bind = SUPER, ESCAPE, exec, wlogout
Grimblast is a script that wraps around grim and slurp, providing enhanced functionality for capturing screenshots.
yay -S grimblast
No specific configuration is needed for grimblast.
Keybindings for capturing screenshots:
# add --cursor flag to include cursor also, --freeze flag to freeze before selection
# Entire screen + clipboard copy
bind = , Print, exec, grimblast --notify copysave screen
# current Active window only + clipboard copy
bind = SUPER, Print, exec, grimblast --notify copysave active
# Select area to take screenshot
bind = SUPER ALT, Print, exec, grimblast --notify copysave area
With these utilities configured, your Hyprland environment now boasts enhanced functionality, aesthetics, and user experience, tailored to your preferences and workflow. 🎉✨
Next: Theming 👉