# along with this file. If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
-set -e
+set -eu
hc() {
herbstclient "$@"
}
+installed() {
+ type "$1" >/dev/null 2>&1
+}
+# $1: timeout
+notify() {
+ if installed dzen2; then
+ read x
+ printf '%s\n' "$x" | sed 's/\^/^^/g' \
+ | dzen2 -fg blue -bg yellow -y 15 -h 30 -p "$1" &
+ elif installed xmessage; then
+ # Fallback solution, display first line of stdin.
+ read x
+ xmessage -timeout "$1" "$x" &
+ else
+ # Last way to send a "message", create a stupid window layout so I
+ # notice something is up and look at the logs.
+ hc fullscreen off
+ hc floating off
+ hc pseudotile off
+ hc split vertical 0.1
+ hc unlock # or we might not see the changes
+ fi
+}
# Tell all clients the configuration file was reloaded. Should be the first
# command in the autostart file.
# KEY BINDINGS
-# Modifier used for all herbstluftwm key bindings.
+# Use Super (= "Windows") key as modifier which is used for all herbstluftwm
+# key bindings.
mod=Mod4
# Remove all existing key bindings.
hc keybind $mod-Shift-c close
hc keybind $mod-q reload
hc keybind $mod-Shift-q quit
-# Lock the screen. The sleep is necessary to allow xtrlock to grab the
-# keyboard input.
-hc keybind $mod-z spawn sh -c 'sleep 1 && exec xtrlock'
+# Find an existing screen locker.
+for locker in xscreensaver xtrlock ''; do
+ if installed "$locker"; then
+ break
+ fi
+done
+if test -z "$locker"; then
+ echo 'No screen locker found!' | notify 60
+fi
+# Additional options.
+locker_pre=
+if test x"$locker" = xxscreensaver; then
+ # Start xscreensaver if it's not already running. xscreensaver-command
+ # ensures xscreensaver is availble for the current X session.
+ locker_pre='xscreensaver-command -time >/dev/null 2>&1 || xscreensaver &'
+ locker='xscreensaver-command -lock'
+elif test x"$locker" = xxtrlock; then
+ # Sleep is necessary to allow xtrlock to grab the keyboard input.
+ locker_pre='sleep 1;'
+fi
+# Lock the screen.
+hc keybind $mod-z spawn sh -c "$locker_pre exec $locker"
# Tag key bindings. Create tags 1 to 9 with bindings to switch and move
# windows to them.
hc keybind $mod-r remove # remove a split
# Change window state.
hc keybind $mod-f fullscreen toggle
+# Reset fullscreen and layout. Just in case I get confused.
+hc keybind $mod-Shift-space chain , fullscreen off , set_layout horizontal
# Focus key bindings.
hc keybind $mod-h focus left
hc keybind $mod-Shift-j shift down
hc keybind $mod-Shift-k shift up
hc keybind $mod-Shift-l shift right
+# Swap top and bottom frame (only works with two frames).
+hc keybind $mod-s chain , lock , rotate , rotate , unlock
# MOUSE BINDINGS
hc mouseunbind --all
+# GENERAL SETTINGS
+
+# Necessary for Java so it recognizes herbstluftwm as tiling window manager.
+hc set wmname LG3D
+# Auto-detect new monitors.
+hc set auto_detect_monitors 1
+
+
# WINDOW and FRAME SETTINGS
# No border for frames, only for windows.
ewmhrequests=off \
index=1
+# Focus important windows when they are opened.
+hc rule instance=xmessage focus=on
+
+# Move Iceweasel to tag 2.
+hc rule instance=Navigator class=Iceweasel tag=2
+
# After everything is done, allow redrawing of the windows.
hc unlock
-# $1: timeout
-notify() {
- sed 's/\^/^^/g' | dzen2 -fg blue -bg yellow -y 15 -h 30 -p "$@"
-}
-
-# To notify me if set -e has terminated the script (then this part won't get
+# To notify me if set -eu has terminated the script (then this part won't get
# executed).
echo 'hlwm restarted' | notify 1