Crystal: Window manager agnostic clear transparent workflow for Unix
Crystal helps you maintains a single transparent window all throughout multiple windows and workspaces.
This is the next iteration of Mono Trans BSPWM
Features
- Can be used on any window manager
- No background windows on fullscreen mode
- No background windows on monocle mode
- Navigation between hidden windows
- Auto navigate to previews hidden window after closing
- Runs as fast as it gets! (hint: POSIX compliant shellscript)
Dependencies
Installation
git clone https://github.com/salman-abedin/crystal.git && cd crystal && sudo make installUsage
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Get the WM_NAME of your status bar using xprop and create an environment variable named STATUSBAR accordingly.
For example, put the following in your .profile/.xprofile if you are using yabar
export STATUSBAR=yabar-
Restart
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Bind these commands to your preferred key combinations
| Command | Effect |
|---|---|
crystal --toggle [solo,fullscreen] |
Toggles crystal mode on fullscreen or solo mode |
crystal --navigate [next, prev] |
navigates between hidden windows |
crystal --close |
closes the current window and focuses on the last hidden one |
Uninstallation
sudo make uninstallFAQ
What if I change my status bar?
Change the STATUSBAR environment variable and you are good to go.
Patches
- 05/07/20:- Added tmux status toggling for fullscreen mode
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Magpie : The dotfiles
Alfred : The scripts
Devour : Terminal swallowing
Contact
SalmanAbedin@disroot.org