Now we have the $mod key configured how do we use it? The equivalent of a “Hello World” example for i3 is to execute the $mod+Enter command. (The i3 configuration file is usually found at ~/.i3/config)Īs an aside if you want to find a list of alternative mod key mappings to use then run the following in your terminal: The key can be configured in the i3 configuration file using: The wizard mentioned above suggests either the Windows key or the left Alt key. Most distros tend to use the Windows key as the $mod key. You will use the $mod key to open applications, move windows and change workspaces. The first thing to know is that all the keyboard shortcuts involve the $mod key. Now you have a working environment, how do you do anything? Where is the menu? Where are the icons? I will follow up the post next week with details on i3 and my configuration. It will offer you the ability to use default options or start with an empty config. If you install i3 via your existing distro then when you log in you will see a setup wizard. If you use a distro like Manjaro i3 then when you log in you will have a working environment. It also uses extensive keyboard shortcuts for navigation.ĭepending on how you install i3 you may need to set up some basic configuration. i3 is a tiling window manager which is much lighter on resources than an environment such as Gnome.
Last week I shared the fact that I have migrated over to i3wm (i3) from a full desktop environment. Navigating & Using i3 Window Manager 15 January 2019
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