Hey there. I’ve been using endeavouros with i3 for a few months. When I press mod+shift+r, previously, it reloaded pretty quickly. But now, it takes some time and results in some unexpected glitches (windows flickering while the reload occours, etc.)
Hey @N3RDIUM
At what level of customization is your configuration?
I suggest downloading (if default config was not copied or backed up)
https://github.com/endeavouros-team/endeavouros-i3wm-setup/blob/main/etc/skel/.config/i3/config
and study differences with
meld Downloads/config .config/i3/config
Have you executed the command from cli to see if you get the same result?
restart
I’ve redone my config according to the default one, and now it restarts much faster. But I’m still not satisfied with the speed. Before, it used to restart almost instantly. Here’s my current config:
exec --no-startup-id ~/set_once.sh
# This file is a modified version based on default i3-config-wizard config
# source is available here:
# https://raw.githubusercontent.com/endeavouros-team/endeavouros-i3wm-setup/master/.config/i3/config
# Maintainer: joekamprad [joekamprad //a_t// endeavouros.com]
# https://endeavouros.com
#
# iconic font icon search: https://fontawesome.com/v4.7/cheatsheet/
#
# --> to update this run the following command (will backup existing setup file)
# wget --backups=1 https://raw.githubusercontent.com/endeavouros-team/endeavouros-i3wm-setup/main/.config/i3/config -P ~/.config/i3/
#
# Endeavouros-i3 config file
# Source for complete framework of our i3 config and theming here: https://github.com/endeavouros-team/endeavouros-i3wm-setup
# EndeavourOS wiki holds some Information also: https://discovery.endeavouros.com/window-tiling-managers/i3-wm/
# Please see http://i3wm.org/docs/userguide.html for the official i3 reference!
#######################
# config starts here: #
#######################
# Font for window titles. Will also be used by the bar unless a different font
# is used in the bar {} block below.
# This font is widely installed, provides lots of unicode glyphs, right-to-left
# text rendering and scalability on retina/hidpi displays (thanks to pango).
font: HackNerdFont Regular 10
font pango: HackNerdFont Regular 10
# set the mod key to the winkey:
set $mod Mod4
#####################
# workspace layout: #
#####################
# default i3 tiling mode:
workspace_layout default
# i3 stacking layout:
# Each window will be fullscreen and tabbed top to bottom.
#workspace_layout stacking
# i3 tabbed layout:
# Each new window will open fullscreen as a tab (left to right)
#workspace_layout tabbed
##############################
# extra options for windows: #
##############################
#border indicator on windows:
new_window pixel 0
# thin borders
hide_edge_borders both
# Set inner/outer gaps
gaps inner 8
gaps outer 8
smart_gaps on
# show window title bars (not officially supported with i3gaps)
#default_border normal
# window title alignment
#title_align center
# Use Mouse+$mod to drag floating windows to their wanted position
floating_modifier $mod
# switch/iterate between workspaces
bindsym $mod+Tab workspace next
bindsym $mod+Shift+Tab workspace prev
# switch to workspace
bindsym $mod+1 workspace $ws1
bindsym $mod+2 workspace $ws2
bindsym $mod+3 workspace $ws3
bindsym $mod+4 workspace $ws4
bindsym $mod+5 workspace $ws5
bindsym $mod+6 workspace $ws6
bindsym $mod+7 workspace $ws7
bindsym $mod+8 workspace $ws8
bindsym $mod+9 workspace $ws9
bindsym $mod+0 workspace $ws10
# switch to workspace with numpad keys
bindcode $mod+87 workspace 1
bindcode $mod+88 workspace 2
bindcode $mod+89 workspace 3
bindcode $mod+83 workspace 4
bindcode $mod+84 workspace 5
bindcode $mod+85 workspace 6
bindcode $mod+79 workspace 7
bindcode $mod+80 workspace 8
bindcode $mod+81 workspace 9
bindcode $mod+90 workspace 10
# switch to workspace with numlock numpad keys
bindcode $mod+Mod2+87 workspace $ws1
bindcode $mod+Mod2+88 workspace $ws2
bindcode $mod+Mod2+89 workspace $ws3
bindcode $mod+Mod2+83 workspace $ws4
bindcode $mod+Mod2+84 workspace $ws5
bindcode $mod+Mod2+85 workspace $ws6
bindcode $mod+Mod2+79 workspace $ws7
bindcode $mod+Mod2+80 workspace $ws8
bindcode $mod+Mod2+81 workspace $ws9
bindcode $mod+Mod2+90 workspace $ws10
# move focused container to workspace
bindsym $mod+Shift+1 move container to workspace $ws1
bindsym $mod+Shift+2 move container to workspace $ws2
bindsym $mod+Shift+3 move container to workspace $ws3
bindsym $mod+Shift+4 move container to workspace $ws4
bindsym $mod+Shift+5 move container to workspace $ws5
bindsym $mod+Shift+6 move container to workspace $ws6
bindsym $mod+Shift+7 move container to workspace $ws7
bindsym $mod+Shift+8 move container to workspace $ws8
bindsym $mod+Shift+9 move container to workspace $ws9
bindsym $mod+Shift+0 move container to workspace $ws10
# move focused container to workspace with numpad keys
bindcode $mod+Shift+Mod2+87 move container to workspace $ws1
bindcode $mod+Shift+Mod2+88 move container to workspace $ws2
bindcode $mod+Shift+Mod2+89 move container to workspace $ws3
bindcode $mod+Shift+Mod2+83 move container to workspace $ws4
bindcode $mod+Shift+Mod2+84 move container to workspace $ws5
bindcode $mod+Shift+Mod2+85 move container to workspace $ws6
bindcode $mod+Shift+Mod2+79 move container to workspace $ws7
bindcode $mod+Shift+Mod2+80 move container to workspace $ws8
bindcode $mod+Shift+Mod2+81 move container to workspace $ws9
bindcode $mod+Shift+Mod2+90 move container to workspace $ws10
# move focused container to workspace with numpad keys
bindcode $mod+Shift+87 move container to workspace $ws1
bindcode $mod+Shift+88 move container to workspace $ws2
bindcode $mod+Shift+89 move container to workspace $ws3
bindcode $mod+Shift+83 move container to workspace $ws4
bindcode $mod+Shift+84 move container to workspace $ws5
bindcode $mod+Shift+85 move container to workspace $ws6
bindcode $mod+Shift+79 move container to workspace $ws7
bindcode $mod+Shift+80 move container to workspace $ws8
bindcode $mod+Shift+81 move container to workspace $ws9
bindcode $mod+Shift+90 move container to workspace $ws10
# resize window (you can also use the mouse for that):
#mode "resize" {
# These bindings trigger as soon as you enter the resize mode
# Pressing left will shrink the window's width.
# Pressing right will grow the window's width.
# Pressing up will shrink the window's height.
# Pressing down will grow the window's height.
# bindsym j resize shrink width 10 px or 10 ppt
# bindsym k resize grow height 10 px or 10 ppt
# bindsym l resize shrink height 10 px or 10 ppt
# bindsym ntilde resize grow width 10 px or 10 ppt
# same bindings, but for the arrow keys
# bindsym Left resize shrink width 10 px or 10 ppt
# bindsym Down resize grow height 10 px or 10 ppt
# bindsym Up resize shrink height 10 px or 10 ppt
# bindsym Right resize grow width 10 px or 10 ppt
# back to normal: Enter or Escape
# bindsym Return mode "default"
# bindsym Escape mode "default"
#}
#bindsym $mod+r mode "resize"
######################################
# keybindings for different actions: #
######################################
# start a terminal
bindsym $mod+Return exec --no-startup-id xfce4-terminal
# kill focused window
bindsym $mod+q kill
# exit-menu
bindsym $mod+Shift+e exec --no-startup-id ~/.config/i3/scripts/powermenu
# Lock the system
# lock with a picture:
#bindsym $mod+l exec --no-startup-id i3lock -i ~/.config/i3/i3-lock-screen.png -p default|win -t
# lock by blurring the screen:
bindsym $mod+l exec --no-startup-id ~/.config/i3/scripts/blur-lock
# reload the configuration file
bindsym $mod+Shift+c reload
# restart i3 inplace (preserves your layout/session, can be used to update i3)
bindsym $mod+Shift+r restart
# keybinding in fancy rofi (automated):
bindsym F1 exec --no-startup-id ~/.config/i3/scripts/keyhint-2
# alternative
# keybinding list in editor:
# bindsym $mod+F1 exec --no-startup-id xed ~/.config/i3/keybindings
# Backlight control
#bindsym XF86MonBrightnessUp exec --no-startup-id xbacklight +10 && notify-send "Brightness - $(xbacklight -get | cut -d '.' -f 1)%"
#bindsym XF86MonBrightnessDown exec --no-startup-id xbacklight -10 && notify-send "Brightness - $(xbacklight -get | cut -d '.' -f 1)%"
# Backlight setting using dunst osc
bindsym XF86MonBrightnessUp exec --no-startup-id ~/.config/i3/scripts/volume_brightness.sh brightness_up
bindsym XF86MonBrightnessDown exec --no-startup-id ~/.config/i3/scripts/volume_brightness.sh brightness_down
# change focus
bindsym $mod+j focus left
bindsym $mod+k focus down
bindsym $mod+b focus up
bindsym $mod+o focus right
# alternatively, you can use the cursor keys:
bindsym $mod+Left focus left
bindsym $mod+Down focus down
bindsym $mod+Up focus up
bindsym $mod+Right focus right
# move focused window
bindsym $mod+Shift+j move left
bindsym $mod+Shift+k move down
bindsym $mod+Shift+b move up
bindsym $mod+Shift+o move right
# alternatively, you can use the cursor keys:
bindsym $mod+Shift+Left move left
bindsym $mod+Shift+Down move down
bindsym $mod+Shift+Up move up
bindsym $mod+Shift+Right move right
# split in horizontal orientation
bindsym $mod+h split h
# split in vertical orientation
bindsym $mod+v split v
# enter fullscreen mode for the focused container
bindsym $mod+f fullscreen toggle
# change container layout (stacked, tabbed, toggle split)
bindsym $mod+s layout stacking
bindsym $mod+g layout tabbed
bindsym $mod+e layout toggle split
# toggle tiling / floating
bindsym $mod+Shift+space floating toggle
# change focus between tiling / floating windows
bindsym $mod+space focus mode_toggle
# focus the parent container
bindsym $mod+a focus parent
# open new empty workspace
bindsym $mod+Shift+n exec --no-startup-id ~/.config/i3/scripts/empty_workspace
# Multimedia Keys
# volume
# use meta keys without showing osc
#bindsym XF86AudioRaiseVolume exec --no-startup-id amixer -D pulse sset Master 5%+ && pkill -RTMIN+1 i3blocks
#bindsym XF86AudioLowerVolume exec --no-startup-id amixer -D pulse sset Master 5%- && pkill -RTMIN+1 i3blocks
# use meta keys showing osc using dunst
bindsym XF86AudioRaiseVolume exec --no-startup-id ~/.config/i3/scripts/volume_brightness.sh volume_up
bindsym XF86AudioLowerVolume exec --no-startup-id ~/.config/i3/scripts/volume_brightness.sh volume_down
# gradular volume control
bindsym $mod+XF86AudioRaiseVolume exec --no-startup-id amixer -D pulse sset Master 1%+ && pkill -RTMIN+1 i3blocks
bindsym $mod+XF86AudioLowerVolume exec --no-startup-id amixer -D pulse sset Master 1%- && pkill -RTMIN+1 i3blocks
# mute
#bindsym XF86AudioMute exec --no-startup-id amixer sset Master toggle && killall -USR1 i3blocks
# use meta keys showing osc using dunst
bindsym XF86AudioMute exec --no-startup-id ~/.config/i3/scripts/volume_brightness.sh volume_mute
# mic mute toggle
bindsym XF86AudioMicMute exec amixer sset Capture toggle
# audio control
bindsym XF86AudioPlay exec --no-startup-id playerctl play-pause
bindsym XF86AudioNext exec --no-startup-id playerctl next
bindsym XF86AudioPrev exec --no-startup-id playerctl previous
# Redirect sound to headphones
bindsym $mod+p exec --no-startup-id /usr/local/bin/switch-audio-port
## App shortcuts
bindsym $mod+w exec --no-startup-id /usr/bin/firefox
bindsym $mod+n exec --no-startup-id /usr/bin/thunar
bindsym Print exec --no-startup-id scrot ~/%Y-%m-%d-%T-screenshot.png && notify-send "Screenshot saved to ~/$(date +"%Y-%m-%d-%T")-screenshot.png"
# Power Profiles menu switcher (rofi)
bindsym $mod+Shift+p exec --no-startup-id ~/.config/i3/scripts/power-profiles
##########################################
# configuration for workspace behaviour: #
##########################################
# Define names for default workspaces for which we configure key bindings later on.
# We use variables to avoid repeating the names in multiple places.
set $ws1 ""
set $ws2 ""
set $ws3 ""
set $ws4 ""
set $ws5 ""
set $ws6 ""
set $ws7 ""
set $ws8 ""
set $ws9 ""
set $ws10 ""
# bind program to workspace and focus to them on startup:
assign [class="Code"] $ws1
assign [class="(?i)firefox"] $ws3
assign [class="Thunar"] $ws4
assign [class="discord"] $ws5
assign [class="Spotify"] $ws6
##############
# compositor #
##############
# transparency
# uncomment one of them to be used
# options could need changes, related to used GPU and drivers.
# to find the right setting consult the archwiki or ask at the forum.
#
# xcompmgr: https://wiki.archlinux.org/title/Xcompmgr
# manpage: https://man.archlinux.org/man/xcompmgr.1.en
# install xcompmgr package to use it (yay -S xcompmgr)
#exec --no-startup-id xcompmgr -C -n &
# or an more specialized config like this:
#exec --no-startup-id xcompmgr -c -C -t-5 -l-5 -r4.2 -o.55 &
#
# or:
#
# picom: https://wiki.archlinux.org/title/Picom
# manpage: https://man.archlinux.org/man/picom.1.en
# The default configuration is available in /etc/xdg/picom.conf
# For modifications, it can be copied to ~/.config/picom/picom.conf or ~/.config/picom.conf
# install picom package (yay -S picom)
# start using default config
#exec_always --no-startup-id picom -b
#
# for custom config:
#exec_always --no-startup-id picom --config ~/.config/picom.conf
#############################################
# autostart applications/services on login: #
#############################################
#get auth work with polkit-gnome
exec --no-startup-id /usr/lib/polkit-gnome/polkit-gnome-authentication-agent-1
# dex execute .desktop files + apps using /etc/xdg/autostart.
# when second to i3 a DE is installed or mixed usage of i3 + xfce4 or GNOME
# in this cases better disable dex and use manual starting apps using xdg/autostart
# if enabled you should comment welcome app.
# https://github.com/jceb/dex
#exec --no-startup-id dex -a -s /etc/xdg/autostart/:~/.config/autostart/
exec --no-startup-id dex --autostart --environment i3
# start welcome app
#exec --no-startup-id sh /usr/share/endeavouros/scripts/welcome --startdelay=3
# num lock activated
#exec --no-startup-id numlockx on
# configure multiple keyboard layouts and hotkey to switch (Alt+CAPSLOCK in this example)
#exec --no-startup-id setxkbmap -layout 'us,sk' -variant altgr-intl,qwerty -option 'grp:alt_caps_toggle'
# start conky:
#exec_always --no-startup-id conky
# start a script to setup displays
# uncomment the next line, use arandr to setup displays and save the file as monitor:
exec --no-startup-id ~/.screenlayout/monitor.sh
# set wallpaper
# exec --no-startup-id sleep 2 && nitrogen --restore
exec_always feh --bg-fill ~/wallpaper.jpg
# set powersavings for display:
exec --no-startup-id xset s 480 dpms 600 600 600
# disable power saving (for example if using xscreensaver)
#exec --no-startup-id xset -dpms
# use xautolock to use autosuspend rules for mobile devices
# https://wiki.archlinux.org/title/Session_lock#xautolock
#exec --no-startup-id xautolock -time 60 -locker "systemctl suspend"
# xscreensaver
# https://www.jwz.org/xscreensaver
#exec --no-startup-id xscreensaver --no-splash
# Desktop notifications
# dunst config used ~/.config/dunst/dunstrc
# set alternative config if needed:
#exec --no-startup-id /usr/bin/dunst --config ~/.config/dunst/dunstrc
# may yneed to run dbus-launch explicitly:
#exec --no-startup-id dbus-launch /usr/bin/dunst
exec --no-startup-id /usr/bin/dunst
# alternative if you installed aside with XFCE4:
# exec --no-startup-id /usr/lib/xfce4/notifyd/xfce4-notifyd &
# autotiling script
# https://github.com/nwg-piotr/autotiling
# `yay -S autotiling ;) (it is in AUR)
#exec_always --no-startup-id autotiling
# Autostart apps as you like
#exec --no-startup-id sleep 2 && xfce4-terminal
exec --no-startup-id sleep 7 && firefox https://github.com/endeavouros-team/endeavouros-i3wm-setup/blob/main/force-knowledge.md
#exec --no-startup-id sleep 3 && thunar
###############
# system tray #
###############
# if you do not use dex: exec --no-startup-id dex --autostart --environment i3
# you need to have tray apps started manually one by one:
# start blueberry app for managing bluetooth devices from tray:
#exec --no-startup-id blueberry-tray
# networkmanager-applet
#exec --no-startup-id nm-applet
# clipman-applet
#exec --no-startup-id xfce4-clipman
##################
# floating rules #
##################
# set floating (nontiling) for apps needing it
for_window [class="Yad" instance="yad"] floating enable
for_window [class="Galculator" instance="galculator"] floating enable
for_window [class="Blueberry.py" instance="blueberry.py"] floating enable
# set floating (nontiling) for special apps
for_window [class="Xsane" instance="xsane"] floating enable
for_window [class="Pavucontrol" instance="pavucontrol"] floating enable
for_window [class="qt5ct" instance="qt5ct"] floating enable
for_window [class="Blueberry.py" instance="blueberry.py"] floating enable
for_window [class="Bluetooth-sendto" instance="bluetooth-sendto"] floating enable
for_window [class="Pamac-manager"] floating enable
for_window [window_role="About"] floating enable
# set border of floating window
for_window [class="urxvt"] border pixel 0
# Define colors variables:
set $darkbluetrans #08052be6
set $darkblue #08052b
set $lightblue #5294e2
set $urgentred #e53935
set $white #ffffff
set $black #000000
set $purple #e345ff
set $darkgrey #383c4a
set $grey #b0b5bd
set $mediumgrey #8b8b8b
set $yellowbrown #e1b700
# define colors for windows:
#class border bground text indicator child_border
client.focused $lightblue $darkblue $white $mediumgrey $mediumgrey
client.unfocused $darkblue $darkblue $grey $darkgrey $darkgrey
client.focused_inactive $darkblue $darkblue $grey $black $black
client.urgent $urgentred $urgentred $white $yellowbrown $yellowbrown
#####################################
# Application menu handled by rofi: #
#####################################
## rofi bindings fancy application menu ($mod+d /F9 optional disabled)
bindsym $mod+d exec --no-startup-id rofi -modi drun -show drun \
-config ~/.config/rofi/rofidmenu.rasi
#bindsym F9 exec --no-startup-id rofi -modi drun -show drun \
# -config ~/.config/rofi/rofidmenu.rasi
## rofi bindings for window menu ($mod+t /F10 optional disabled)
bindsym $mod+t exec --no-startup-id rofi -show window \
-config ~/.config/rofi/rofidmenu.rasi
#bindsym F10 exec --no-startup-id rofi -show window \
# -config ~/.config/rofi/rofidmenu.rasi
## rofi bindings to manage clipboard (install rofi-greenclip from the AUR)
#exec --no-startup-id greenclip daemon>/dev/null
#bindsym $mod+c exec --no-startup-id rofi -modi "clipboard:greenclip print" -show clipboard \
# -config ~/.config/rofi/rofidmenu.rasi
#####################################
# My Rice Stuff #
#####################################
# Start the compositor
exec_always --no-startup-id $HOME/.config/i3/myscripts/start-compfy.sh &
# Start Polybar
exec_always --no-startup-id $HOME/.config/i3/myscripts/polybar-starter.sh &
# Start GLava
exec_always --no-startup-id $HOME/.config/i3/myscripts/start-glava.sh &
# Autostart apps
exec --no-startup-id $HOME/.config/i3/myscripts/autostart.sh &