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⌨️ Keybinds

Here are the default keybindings for this dwl setup. The main modifier key is Super (Windows key).

🖥️ Programs & System

Keybind Action
Super + Return Open Terminal (lxterminal)
Super + P Open App Launcher (rofi sleek-dark theme)
Super + B Open Firefox
Super + Shift + Q Close focused window
Super + Shift + C Quit dwl
Super + Shift + S Take screenshot (custom script)

🔍 Focus & Movement

Keybind Action
Super + J / K Focus next/previous window
Super + I / D Increase/Decrease number of master windows
Super + H / L Shrink/Expand master area (mfact)
Super + Shift + Return Zoom (move window to master area)
Super + Tab View previously selected tags

🗂️ Tags (Workspaces)

Keybind Action
Super + [1-9] View tag 1-9
Super + Ctrl + [1-9] Toggle view of tag 1-9
Super + Shift + [1-9] Move window to tag 1-9
Super + 0 View all tags

📐 Layout & Gaps

Keybind Action
Super + T Set Tiling layout
Super + E Set Floating layout
Super + M Set Monocle layout
Super + Space Cycle layouts
Super + Shift + Space Toggle floating for active window
Super + F Toggle fullscreen
Super + G Toggle gaps on/off

🔊 Media & System Keys

Keybind Action
Volume Up/Down Volume 5% +/- (wpctl)
Mute Toggle audio mute
Brightness Up/Down Backlight +/- 30 (brightnessctl)