# Openbox **URL:** https://forum.endeavouros.com/c/desktop-environments/openbox/24.md [Latest](https://forum.endeavouros.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.endeavouros.com/categories.md) --- ## [Welcome in the Openbox category](https://forum.endeavouros.com/t/welcome-in-the-openbox-category/30)
**Author:** [@Bryanpwo](https://forum.endeavouros.com/u/Bryanpwo)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2020, 3:59pm UTC](https://forum.endeavouros.com/t/welcome-in-the-openbox-category/30 "2020-04-21T15:59:45Z")
Over here you can post issues and tips regarding Openbox. --- ## [Openbox seems to be unwell](https://forum.endeavouros.com/t/openbox-seems-to-be-unwell/80593)
**Author:** [@manyroads](https://forum.endeavouros.com/u/manyroads)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2026, 6:51pm UTC](https://forum.endeavouros.com/t/openbox-seems-to-be-unwell/80593 "2026-07-12T18:51:43Z")
Given I live & breathe dwm/ i3wm (my own flavors) I thought I’d get back to try OB again. I just tried installing the EOS Community Edition version of Openbox and have uncovered a number of missing dependencies, etc. … --- ## [Can Not Install Openbox WM](https://forum.endeavouros.com/t/can-not-install-openbox-wm/80049)
**Author:** [@linux4ever](https://forum.endeavouros.com/u/linux4ever)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2026, 8:35pm UTC](https://forum.endeavouros.com/t/can-not-install-openbox-wm/80049 "2026-06-07T20:35:53Z")
I have tried several times to intall the openbox window manager to my spare laptop following the below suggestions but have not been successful. Select "No desktop" during the Calamares install. After Calamares instal… --- ## [OpenBox as Daily Driver?](https://forum.endeavouros.com/t/openbox-as-daily-driver/79261)
**Author:** [@drunkenvicar](https://forum.endeavouros.com/u/drunkenvicar)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2026, 1:19am UTC](https://forum.endeavouros.com/t/openbox-as-daily-driver/79261 "2026-04-26T01:19:07Z")
Solus just went 10.10.2 on Budgie so been testing this all week. That means for my EOS I want things smoooooth from here on out as I’m testing Budgie here as well. Everytime I ever used OpenBox I liked it. I didn’t kno… --- ## [Setxkbmap in Wayland Openbox (LXDE)](https://forum.endeavouros.com/t/setxkbmap-in-wayland-openbox-lxde/77183)
**Author:** [@JTux270](https://forum.endeavouros.com/u/JTux270)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2025, 3:42pm UTC](https://forum.endeavouros.com/t/setxkbmap-in-wayland-openbox-lxde/77183 "2025-12-24T15:42:36Z")
Hello, I’ve been using for 100 years certain setxkbmap string for setting my typo layout (ru-eng), but after switching to Wayland there is suddenly an issue. Totally new to Wayland asking for help in how to reproduce my… --- ## [Openbox Window/Widget Themes](https://forum.endeavouros.com/t/openbox-window-widget-themes/75206)
**Author:** [@linux4ever](https://forum.endeavouros.com/u/linux4ever)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2025, 5:53pm UTC](https://forum.endeavouros.com/t/openbox-window-widget-themes/75206 "2025-09-20T17:53:06Z")
I cant seem to change the window/widget theme in my openbox install. I can pick Arc, but the windows still show dark. I can change the window border and it does work. What am I missing? Below is screenshots of what I… --- ## [Changes to obconf](https://forum.endeavouros.com/t/changes-to-obconf/72990)
**Author:** [@thefrog](https://forum.endeavouros.com/u/thefrog)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2025, 5:26pm UTC](https://forum.endeavouros.com/t/changes-to-obconf/72990 "2025-09-02T17:26:46Z")
It appears that obconf is no longer supported as a stand alone application. After a user tried to install openbox I discoverd that obconf was no longer available and my installed copy isn’t working. It appears its now a… --- ## [Tint2 openbox, strange problem](https://forum.endeavouros.com/t/tint2-openbox-strange-problem/74011)
**Author:** [@brandent](https://forum.endeavouros.com/u/brandent)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2025, 10:12pm UTC](https://forum.endeavouros.com/t/tint2-openbox-strange-problem/74011 "2025-08-02T22:12:35Z")
Hi! I am running EOS on a couple of my computers. On 2 laptops (Old HP and MBP11.1) On my laptops I have a strange problem with openbox-tint2. I started with tint2 placement problem. I could not move it to top of screen… --- ## [Making jgmeu work like Openbox root menu](https://forum.endeavouros.com/t/making-jgmeu-work-like-openbox-root-menu/65008)
**Author:** [@mrgreen3](https://forum.endeavouros.com/u/mrgreen3)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2024, 3:14pm UTC](https://forum.endeavouros.com/t/making-jgmeu-work-like-openbox-root-menu/65008 "2024-12-21T15:14:43Z")
I am trying to create an Openbox like root menu in jgmenu. My AI friend is not being much help at the moment and is making things far too complicated for my needs. My current menu in Openbox has: Terminal \[launcher\] B… --- ## [OB screen sharing in video conferencing apps](https://forum.endeavouros.com/t/ob-screen-sharing-in-video-conferencing-apps/63470)
**Author:** [@alama](https://forum.endeavouros.com/u/alama)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2024, 1:10am UTC](https://forum.endeavouros.com/t/ob-screen-sharing-in-video-conferencing-apps/63470 "2024-11-24T01:10:03Z")
Here’s one that’s puzzling me. I’d be impressed and appreciative if anyone knows the solution. In LXQt, when using a video conferencing app like Zoom or Jitsi-Meet, on clicking on the option for Screen Sharing I’m pres… --- ## [Openbox rc.xml keybinds not working](https://forum.endeavouros.com/t/openbox-rc-xml-keybinds-not-working/60792)
**Author:** [@alama](https://forum.endeavouros.com/u/alama)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2024, 7:26pm UTC](https://forum.endeavouros.com/t/openbox-rc-xml-keybinds-not-working/60792 "2024-09-29T19:26:40Z")
Before LXQt was sufficiently developed I used Openbox as my main WM. I haven’t used it in a long time, and perhaps this forum being so quiet means a lot of people aren’t using it either? But since Openbox gets installe… --- ## [Tint2 in Openbox](https://forum.endeavouros.com/t/tint2-in-openbox/53476)
**Author:** [@mrgreen3](https://forum.endeavouros.com/u/mrgreen3)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2024, 3:32pm UTC](https://forum.endeavouros.com/t/tint2-in-openbox/53476 "2024-04-03T15:32:15Z")
I am trying to get tint2 to show current desktop number in panel. It will display first desktop \[1\] but when I switch to another desktop it remains at 1. #------------------------------------- # Taskbar taskbar\_mode = s… --- ## [Some applications still have the Adwaita GTK theme](https://forum.endeavouros.com/t/some-applications-still-have-the-adwaita-gtk-theme/53468)
**Author:** [@pinkbunny](https://forum.endeavouros.com/u/pinkbunny)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2024, 2:55am UTC](https://forum.endeavouros.com/t/some-applications-still-have-the-adwaita-gtk-theme/53468 "2024-04-03T02:55:09Z")
Hi there, I was wondering if someone could help me with an annoying thing I noticed on Openbox. I used Lxappearance to set a GTK theme but I noticed some apps (gnome system monitor, dino, and pamac) still have the Adwait… --- ## [Openbox Communnity - 2](https://forum.endeavouros.com/t/openbox-communnity-2/50196)
**Author:** [@anon26269396](https://forum.endeavouros.com/u/anon26269396)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2024, 10:22pm UTC](https://forum.endeavouros.com/t/openbox-communnity-2/50196 "2024-01-22T22:22:09Z")
@Pudge update on the config files here as the other thread is now closed. Copied my config files over the install from your install script after an install and still had the double icons on a few items you also posted ab… --- ## [Openbox Community Edition Install](https://forum.endeavouros.com/t/openbox-community-edition-install/49924)
**Author:** [@TheLinuxITGuy](https://forum.endeavouros.com/u/TheLinuxITGuy)\ **Replies:** 57\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2024, 4:16am UTC](https://forum.endeavouros.com/t/openbox-community-edition-install/49924 "2024-01-16T04:16:16Z")
The options for community editions are gone in the new Galileo ISO. How would I go about installing a fresh Openbox Community Edition? EDIT: if there isn’t a way, I’m not against downloading an old ISO. Thanks, Chris --- ## [How to sync Add/Remove Software application theme with the local theme](https://forum.endeavouros.com/t/how-to-sync-add-remove-software-application-theme-with-the-local-theme/47526)
**Author:** [@Tahusyad05](https://forum.endeavouros.com/u/Tahusyad05)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2023, 3:09pm UTC](https://forum.endeavouros.com/t/how-to-sync-add-remove-software-application-theme-with-the-local-theme/47526 "2023-11-05T15:09:01Z")
I am using dark theme in the KDE Environtment. And I am having an issue, The dark theme (Settings on Bottom Right) cannot be applied on the Add/Remove Software management (Top Left). I believe that must be something … --- ## [Positioning of the tint2 panel](https://forum.endeavouros.com/t/positioning-of-the-tint2-panel/46174)
**Author:** [@rodolforizzo76](https://forum.endeavouros.com/u/rodolforizzo76)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2023, 11:02am UTC](https://forum.endeavouros.com/t/positioning-of-the-tint2-panel/46174 "2023-10-02T11:02:58Z")
Hi, I installed Openbox Community Edition and I really like it, however I’m having a strange problem, I can’t move the panel to the top, the panel keeps staying at the bottom despite it being set correctly in the tint2rc… --- ## [Openbox Applications menu icons missing](https://forum.endeavouros.com/t/openbox-applications-menu-icons-missing/44719)
**Author:** [@polarisim](https://forum.endeavouros.com/u/polarisim)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2023, 8:31pm UTC](https://forum.endeavouros.com/t/openbox-applications-menu-icons-missing/44719 "2023-08-22T20:31:58Z")
Some of the menu icons in Applications are missing. How can I add/restore them? Specifically on my system: KCalc, Text Editor, picom, Avahi SSH Server Browser and Avahi VNC Server Browser, Meld, UserFeedbackConsole, Puls… --- ## [Root PCmanFM In Tint2](https://forum.endeavouros.com/t/root-pcmanfm-in-tint2/44505)
**Author:** [@Sharp](https://forum.endeavouros.com/u/Sharp)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2023, 5:52pm UTC](https://forum.endeavouros.com/t/root-pcmanfm-in-tint2/44505 "2023-08-15T17:52:41Z")
I want to add a root pcmanfm button to tint2 and have done so with icon showing in the panel but when I click on it nothing happens except a swirly figure and nothing more. What have I done wrong and what do I need to d… --- ## [Gis-Weather App](https://forum.endeavouros.com/t/gis-weather-app/42775)
**Author:** [@Sharp](https://forum.endeavouros.com/u/Sharp)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2023, 3:05am UTC](https://forum.endeavouros.com/t/gis-weather-app/42775 "2023-07-03T03:05:59Z")
I install the EndeavourOS Community-Openbox distro to my “testing” laptop and it seems fine. That is except for the gis-weather app that I installed. It is listed in the jgmenu but does nothing when I click on the list… --- ## [Changing the default applications in openbox](https://forum.endeavouros.com/t/changing-the-default-applications-in-openbox/41405)
**Author:** [@KeepItDory](https://forum.endeavouros.com/u/KeepItDory)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2023, 1:23pm UTC](https://forum.endeavouros.com/t/changing-the-default-applications-in-openbox/41405 "2023-05-30T13:23:08Z")
Hi everyone. I’m trying to change my default terminal to alacritty from xfce-terminal and I tried searching and found a similar problem but the persons solution was to simply uninstall the undesired application, which ha… --- ## [No gear icon to choose wm after installing openbox or bspwm](https://forum.endeavouros.com/t/no-gear-icon-to-choose-wm-after-installing-openbox-or-bspwm/37849)
**Author:** [@joselitux](https://forum.endeavouros.com/u/joselitux)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2023, 8:27pm UTC](https://forum.endeavouros.com/t/no-gear-icon-to-choose-wm-after-installing-openbox-or-bspwm/37849 "2023-02-28T20:27:38Z")
installed openbox and bspwm after standard XFCE installation. Followed this instructions from here: bspwm openbox all went ok. But on rebooting i have no other option. I have no gear to choose Between I can only s… --- ## [Fluxbox & Picom: unable to set active window opacity](https://forum.endeavouros.com/t/fluxbox-picom-unable-to-set-active-window-opacity/36929)
**Author:** [@LamnaNasus](https://forum.endeavouros.com/u/LamnaNasus)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2023, 8:56pm UTC](https://forum.endeavouros.com/t/fluxbox-picom-unable-to-set-active-window-opacity/36929 "2023-02-07T20:56:54Z")
I’m not quite sure where to post this question. The DE subforum has fixed categories for DE’s, but none for Fluxbox. Openbox was the closest, so I’ll post it here until further notice. The problem is this: Fluxbox and … --- ## [How to reset tint2 to its defaults](https://forum.endeavouros.com/t/how-to-reset-tint2-to-its-defaults/36175)
**Author:** [@marcioaleks](https://forum.endeavouros.com/u/marcioaleks)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2023, 1:39pm UTC](https://forum.endeavouros.com/t/how-to-reset-tint2-to-its-defaults/36175 "2023-01-18T13:39:20Z")
Good Day! Guys, how can I restore tint2 to default, which I find after an Openbox Community install? --- ## [\[Solved\] Openbox multi display setup, different resolution and refresh rates](https://forum.endeavouros.com/t/solved-openbox-multi-display-setup-different-resolution-and-refresh-rates/35674)
**Author:** [@LamnaNasus](https://forum.endeavouros.com/u/LamnaNasus)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2023, 7:10pm UTC](https://forum.endeavouros.com/t/solved-openbox-multi-display-setup-different-resolution-and-refresh-rates/35674 "2023-01-06T19:10:55Z")
I’m on the community Openbox edition, and it is great! My problem is to set up wallpaper properly, in a multiple display setup, with two different display resolutions and three different refresh rates. One of the displa… --- ## [Attempt to log in ends with logout](https://forum.endeavouros.com/t/attempt-to-log-in-ends-with-logout/35432)
**Author:** [@matadrox](https://forum.endeavouros.com/u/matadrox)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2022, 9:54pm UTC](https://forum.endeavouros.com/t/attempt-to-log-in-ends-with-logout/35432 "2022-12-31T21:54:56Z")
Hello! I decided to try a community release. Of the available environments, I like Openbox the best. Unfortunately, I don’t know how to manage. After logging in, it immediately reloads to the login screen. I tried to fol… --- ## [Changing root fonts size in Xed text editor?](https://forum.endeavouros.com/t/changing-root-fonts-size-in-xed-text-editor/34669)
**Author:** [@handy](https://forum.endeavouros.com/u/handy)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2022, 11:33pm UTC](https://forum.endeavouros.com/t/changing-root-fonts-size-in-xed-text-editor/34669 "2022-12-09T23:33:04Z")
I doubt this is really an Openbox problem, but here it is anyway… I can’t for the life of me get the root xed to change its font size from ‘Source Code Pro 10’. Which is unusable it is so small on my display. The switch… --- ## [Auto-boot Openbox via ~/.xinitrc without putting in your username/password startx](https://forum.endeavouros.com/t/auto-boot-openbox-via-xinitrc-without-putting-in-your-username-password-startx/34680)
**Author:** [@handy](https://forum.endeavouros.com/u/handy)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2022, 11:28pm UTC](https://forum.endeavouros.com/t/auto-boot-openbox-via-xinitrc-without-putting-in-your-username-password-startx/34680 "2022-12-09T23:28:28Z")
I found some info which is (apart from the systemd stuff) very much like the way I was doing it over a decade ago on Arch. Perhaps someone else here will find it useful (or at least interesting) So here it is a copy of … --- ## [Solution: Duplicate icons in tint2 system tray](https://forum.endeavouros.com/t/solution-duplicate-icons-in-tint2-system-tray/34313)
**Author:** [@CMarch](https://forum.endeavouros.com/u/CMarch)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2022, 6:14am UTC](https://forum.endeavouros.com/t/solution-duplicate-icons-in-tint2-system-tray/34313 "2022-11-28T06:14:13Z")
If you find duplicate icons in the Openbox tint2 system tray, dex and systemd may be the culprits. Each may be starting a separate process leading to duplicates. If dex is started via the Openbox autostart script then co… --- ## [Openbox installation](https://forum.endeavouros.com/t/openbox-installation/30990)
**Author:** [@alihassan1989](https://forum.endeavouros.com/u/alihassan1989)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2022, 2:48am UTC](https://forum.endeavouros.com/t/openbox-installation/30990 "2022-09-04T02:48:35Z")
I have recently installed EndeavourOS with xfce4 and I would like to switch to openbox without reinstalling the os. What is the best way to do that? Thank you [Next page](https://forum.endeavouros.com/c/desktop-environments/openbox/24.md?page=1)