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⌨️ Keybinds

Wayfire uses the standard <super> (Windows key) and <alt> modifiers. This config utilizes a 3x3 workspace grid.

🖥️ Programs & System

Keybind Action
Super + Enter Open Terminal (lxterminal)
Super + Shift + Enter Open App Launcher (Rofi)
Super + Esc Logout Menu (wlogout)
Super + Q / Alt + F4 Close focused window
Super + S Fullscreen Screenshot (grim)
Super + Shift + S Area Screenshot (slurp + grim)

📐 Window Management & Grid

Wayfire supports snapping windows to a 3x3 grid region using Numpad keys or arrows.

Keybind Action
Super + Left / Right Snap to Left / Right half
Super + Up Snap to Center / Maximize
Super + Down Restore default size
Super + Numpad [7,8,9,4,5,6,1,2,3] Snap to specific grid region
Super + Numpad 0 Restore default size
Alt + Tab / Shift + Tab Switcher (Cycle windows)
Alt + Esc Fast-switcher
Super + Left Click Drag Move Window
Super + Right Click Drag Resize Window

🗂️ Workspaces (3x3 Grid)

Keybind Action
Ctrl + Super + Arrows Switch workspace in grid
Ctrl + Super + Shift + Arrows Move window to workspace
Super + E Toggle Expo (Overview of all workspaces)
1 - 9 (In Expo) Jump to specific workspace

✨ Effects & Visuals

Wayfire is famous for its 3D and animated effects. All of these are enabled:

Keybind Action
Ctrl + Alt + Left Click Drag Cube Effect (Rotate between workspace rows)
Super + Ctrl + F Fisheye Effect (Magnify area around cursor)
Super + I Invert Colors (Night mode/experiment)
Super + Scroll Zoom (Desktop magnification)
Super + Alt + Scroll Alpha (Change window opacity)
Super + Ctrl + Right Click Drag Rotate Window (Wrot plugin)
(Automatic) Wobbly Windows (Jiggle when moved)

🔊 Media Keys

Keybind Action
Volume Up/Down Volume 5% +/- (amixer)
Mute Toggle Master Mute
Brightness Up/Down Backlight 5% +/- (light)