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@ -69,7 +69,7 @@ daemon listening to specific key-combination or emulating dmenu.
### Single-shot mode
To launch **rofi** directly in a certain mode, specifying `rofi -show <mode>`.
To launch **rofi** directly in a certain mode, specify a mode with `rofi -show <mode>`.
To show the run dialog:
```
@ -78,8 +78,8 @@ To show the run dialog:
### Daemon mode
To launch **rofi** in daemon mode don't specify a mode to show (`-show <mode>`), instead you can
bind keys to launch a certain mode. To have run mode open when pressing `F2` start **rofi** like:
To launch **rofi** in daemon mode don't specify any mode, instead keys can be bound
to launch a certain mode. To show run-mode by pressing `F2` start **rofi** like this:
```
rofi -key-run F2
@ -102,14 +102,14 @@ There are currently three methods of setting configuration options:
This is the recommended way of configuring **rofi**.
* Command-line options: Arguments passed to **rofi**.
The Xresources options and the command-line options are aliased. So to set option X you would set:
The Xresources file expects options starting with `rofi.` followed by it's name. An Example to set the number of lines:
rofi.X: value
rofi.lines: 10
In the Xresources file, and to (override) this via the command-line you would pass the same key
Command line options override settings from Xresources file. The same option set as argument:
prefixed with a '-':
rofi -X value
rofi -lines 10
To get a list of available options, formatted as Xresources entries run:
@ -122,7 +122,7 @@ The configuration system supports the following types:
* Char
* Boolean
The boolean option has a non-default command-line syntax, to enable option X you do:
Boolean options have a non-default command-line syntax. Example to enable option X:
-X
@ -138,18 +138,15 @@ Below is a list of the most important options:
Set the key combination to display a {mode} in daemon mode.
rofi -key-run F12
rofi -key-ssh control+shift+s
rofi -key-window mod1+Tab
`-dmenu`
Run **rofi** in dmenu mode. Allowing it to be used for user interaction in scripts.
In `dmenu` mode, **rofi** will read input from STDIN, and will output to STDOUT by default.
Example to let the user choose between three pre-defined options:
Run **rofi** in dmenu mode. This allows for interactive scripts.
In `dmenu` mode, **rofi** reads from STDIN, and output to STDOUT.
A simple example, display 3 pre-defined options:
echo -e "Option #1\nOption #2\nOption #3" | rofi -dmenu
@ -157,24 +154,21 @@ Below is a list of the most important options:
~/my_script.sh | rofi -dmenu
Pressing `shift-enter` will open the selected entries and move to the next entry.
Pressing `shift-enter` sends the selected entry to STDOUT and moves to the next entry.
`-show` *mode*
Open **rofi** in a certain mode.
For example to show the run-dialog:
Open **rofi** in a certain mode. Available modes are `window`, `run`, `ssh`
To show the run-dialog:
rofi -show run
This function deprecates -rnow,-snow and -now
`-switchers` *mode1,mode1*
`-modi` *mode1,mode1*
Give a comma separated list of modes to enable, in what order.
For example to only show the run and ssh launcher (in that order):
Specify a ordered, comma separated list of modes to enable.
Enabled modes can be changed at runtime. Default key is Ctrl+Tab.
If no modes are specified all modes will be enabled.
To only show the run and ssh launcher:
rofi -modi "run,ssh" -show run
@ -182,7 +176,7 @@ Below is a list of the most important options:
<name>:<script>
So to have a mode 'Workspaces' using the `i3_switch_workspace.sh` script type:
Example: Have a mode 'Workspaces' using the `i3_switch_workspace.sh` script:
rofi -modi "window,run,ssh,Workspaces:i3_switch_workspaces.sh" -show Workspaces
@ -196,22 +190,23 @@ Below is a list of the most important options:
`-fuzzy`
Enable experimental fuzzy matching.
Enable experimental fuzzy matching.
`-filter` *filter*
Preset user filter to *filter* in the entry box and pre-filter the list.
Filter the list by setting text in input bar to *filter*
### Theming
All colors are either hex #rrggbb values or X11 color names.
`-bg`
`-bg-active`
`-bg-urgent`
Set the background text color (X11 named color or hex #rrggbb) for the menu.
Set background color in menu.
rofi -bg "#222222"
@ -219,7 +214,7 @@ Below is a list of the most important options:
`-bgalt`
Set the background text color for alternating rows (X11 named color or hex #rrggbb) for the menu.
Set background color for alternating rows in menu.
rofi -bgalt "#222222"
@ -227,7 +222,7 @@ Below is a list of the most important options:
`-bc`
Set the border color (X11 named color or hex #rrggbb) for the menu.
Set border color for menu.
rofi -bc black
@ -235,7 +230,7 @@ Below is a list of the most important options:
`-bw`
Set the border width in pixels.
Set border width in pixels.
rofi -bw 1
@ -247,7 +242,7 @@ Below is a list of the most important options:
`-fg-active`
Set the foreground text color (X11 named color or hex #rrggbb) for the menu.
Set foreground text color for the menu.
rofi -fg "#cccccc"
@ -260,8 +255,7 @@ Below is a list of the most important options:
`-hlbg-urgent`
Set the background text color (X11 named color or hex #rrggbb) for the highlighted item in the
menu.
Set background color for the highlighted item in the menu.
rofi -hlbg "#005577"
@ -273,8 +267,7 @@ Below is a list of the most important options:
`-hlfg-urgent`
Set the foreground text color (X11 named color or hex #rrggbb) for the highlighted item in the
menu.
Set foreground text color for the highlighted item in the menu.
rofi -hlfg "#ffffff"
@ -282,16 +275,15 @@ Below is a list of the most important options:
`-font`
Pango font name for use by the menu.
Specify a font. Pango syntax is used.
rofi -font monospace\ 14
rofi -font "Dejavu Sans Mono 14"
Default: *mono 12*
`-opacity`
Set the window opacity (0-100).
Set window opacity (0-100).
rofi -opacity "75"
@ -309,11 +301,11 @@ The following options are further explained in the theming section:
`-color-enabled`
Enable the exteneded coloring options.
Enable the exteneded coloring options.
`-color-window` *background* *border color* *separator color */
Set window background, border and separator color.
Set window background, border and separator color.
`-color-normal` *background, foreground, background alt, highlight background, highlight foreground*
@ -321,11 +313,11 @@ The following options are further explained in the theming section:
`-color-active` *background, foreground, background alt, highlight background, highlight foreground*
Specify the colors used in a row per state (normal, active, urgent).
Specify the colors used in a row per state (normal, active, urgent).
`-line-margin`
Set the spacing between the rows.
Set the spacing between the rows.
Default: *3*
Min: *3*
@ -333,7 +325,7 @@ The following options are further explained in the theming section:
`-separator-style` *style*
Set the separator style, either "solid" or "dash"
Set separator style. Possible options are "solid" or "dash".
Default: *dash*
@ -341,7 +333,7 @@ The following options are further explained in the theming section:
`-lines`
Maximum number of lines the menu may show before scrolling.
Maximum number of lines to show before scrolling.
rofi -lines 25
@ -349,7 +341,7 @@ The following options are further explained in the theming section:
`-columns`
The number of columns the menu may show before scrolling.
Number of columns to show before scrolling.
rofi -columns 2
@ -357,15 +349,15 @@ The following options are further explained in the theming section:
`-width` [value]
Set the width of the menu as a percentage of the screen width.
Set width of menu. `[value]` is specified in percentage.
rofi -width 60
If value is larger then 100, the size is set in pixels. e.g. to span a full hd monitor:
If `[value]` is larger then 100, size is set in pixels. Example to span a full hd monitor:
rofi -width 1920
If the value is negative, it tries to estimates a character width. To show 30 characters on a row:
If `[value]` is negative, it tries to estimates a character width. To show 30 characters on a row:
rofi -width -30
@ -375,8 +367,7 @@ The following options are further explained in the theming section:
`-location`
Specify where the window should be located. The numbers map to the following location on the
monitor:
Specify where the window should be located. The numbers map to the following locations on screen:
1 2 3
8 0 4
@ -396,28 +387,29 @@ The following options are further explained in the theming section:
`-sidebar-mode`
Go into side-bar mode, it will show list of modi at the bottom.
To show sidebar use:
Open in sidebar-mode. In this mode a list of all enabled modes is shown at the bottom.
(See `-modi` option)
To show sidebar use:
rofi -show run -sidebar-mode -lines 0
`-lazy-filter-limit` *limit*
The number of entries required for **rofi** to go into lazy filter mode.
In lazy filter mode, it won't re-filter the list on each keypress, but only after **rofi** been
idle for 250ms. Experiments shows that the default (5000 lines) works well, set to 0 to always
enable.
The number of entries required for **rofi** to go into lazy filter mode.
In lazy filter mode, it won't re-filter the list on each keypress, but only after **rofi** been
idle for 250ms. Experiments shows that the default (5000 lines) works well, set to 0 to always
enable.
Default: *5000*
Default: *5000*
`-auto-select`
When one entry is left, automatically select this.
When one entry is left, automatically select it.
`-m` *num*
`-monitor` *num*
Select (Xinerama) monitor to display **rofi** on. The special number -1 denotes the currently focused monitor, the number -2 denotes the currently focused window (i.e. rofi will be displayed on top of the focused window).
Select (Xinerama) monitor to display **rofi** on. The special number -1 denotes the currently focused monitor, the number -2 denotes the currently focused window (i.e. rofi will be displayed on top of the focused window).
Default: *-1*
@ -451,21 +443,20 @@ The following options are further explained in the theming section:
`-parse-hosts`
Parse the `/etc/hosts` files for entries.
Parse the `/etc/hosts` file for entries.
### Run settings
`-run-command` *cmd*
Set the command (*{cmd}*) to execute when running an application.
Set command (*{cmd}*) to execute when running an application.
See *PATTERN*.
Default: *{cmd}*
`-run-shell-command` *cmd*
Set the command to execute when running an application in a shell.
Set command to execute when running an application in a shell.
See *PATTERN*.
Default: *{terminal} -e {cmd}*
@ -480,11 +471,11 @@ The following options are further explained in the theming section:
`-combi-modi` *mode1,mode2*
The modi to combine in the combi mode.
For syntax to see `-modi`.
To get one merge view, of window,run,ssh:
The modi to combine in combi mode.
For syntax to see `-modi`.
To get one merge view, of window,run,ssh:
rofi -show combi -combi-modi "window,run,ssh"
rofi -show combi -combi-modi "window,run,ssh"
### History and Sorting
@ -502,25 +493,25 @@ The following options are further explained in the theming section:
`-sep` *separator*
Separator for dmenu. For example to show list a to e with '|' as separator:
Separator for dmenu. Example: To show list 'a' to 'e' with '|' as separator:
echo "a|b|c|d|e" | rofi -sep '|' -dmenu
echo "a|b|c|d|e" | rofi -sep '|' -dmenu
`-p` *prompt*
Specify the prompt to show in dmenu mode. E.g. select monkey a,b,c,d or e.
Specify the prompt to show in dmenu mode. E.g. select monkey a,b,c,d or e.
echo "a|b|c|d|e" | rofi -sep '|' -dmenu -p "monkey:"
echo "a|b|c|d|e" | rofi -sep '|' -dmenu -p "monkey:"
Default: *dmenu*
Default: *dmenu*
`-selected-row` *selected row*
Select a certain row.
Select a certain row.
Default: *0*
Default: *0*
`-l` *number of lines to show*
`-l` *number of lines to show*
Maximum number of lines the menu may show before scrolling.
@ -530,37 +521,37 @@ The following options are further explained in the theming section:
`-i`
Makes dmenu match menu entries case insensitively.
Makes dmenu searches case-insensitive
`-a` *X*
Active row, mark row X as active. (starting at 0)
You can specify single element: -a 3
A range: -a 3-8
or a set of rows: -a 0,2
Or any combination: -a 0,2-3,9
Active row, mark row X as active. (starting at 0)
You can specify single element: -a 3
A range: -a 3-8
or a set of rows: -a 0,2
Or any combination: -a 0,2-3,9
`-u` *X*
Urgent row, mark row X as urgent. (starting at 0)
You can specify single element: -u 3
A range: -u 3-8
or a set of rows: -u 0,2
Or any combination: -u 0,2-3,9
Urgent row, mark row X as urgent. (starting at 0)
You can specify single element: -u 3
A range: -u 3-8
or a set of rows: -u 0,2
Or any combination: -u 0,2-3,9
`-only-match`
Only return a selected item, do not allow custom entry.
This mode always returns an entry, or returns directly when no entries given.
Only return a selected item, do not allow custom entry.
This mode always returns an entry, or returns directly when no entries given.
`-no-custom`
Only return a selected item, do not allow custom entry.
This mode returns directly when no entries given.
Only return a selected item, do not allow custom entry.
This mode returns directly when no entries given.
`-format` *format*
Allows the output of dmenu to be customized (N is total number of input entries):
Allows the output of dmenu to be customized (N is total number of input entries):
* 's' selected string.
* 'i' index (0 - (N-1)).
@ -569,16 +560,16 @@ The following options are further explained in the theming section:
* 'f' filter string (user input).
* 'F' quoted filter string (user input).
Default: 's'
Default: 's'
`-select` *string*
Select first line that matches the given string
Select first line that matches the given string
`-mesg` *string*
Add a message line below the filter entry box. Supports pango markup.
For more information on supported markup see [here](https://developer.gnome.org/pango/stable/PangoMarkupFormat.html)
Add a message line below the filter entry box. Supports pango markup.
For more information on supported markup see [here](https://developer.gnome.org/pango/stable/PangoMarkupFormat.html)
@ -586,15 +577,15 @@ For more information on supported markup see [here](https://developer.gnome.org/
`-e` *message*
Popup a message dialog (used internally for showing errors) with *message*.
Message can be multi-line.
Popup a message dialog (used internally for showing errors) with *message*.
Message can be multi-line.
### Other
'-pid' *path*
Make **rofi** create a pid file and check this on startup. Avoiding multiple copies running
simultaneous. This is useful when running **rofi** from a keybinding daemon.
Make **rofi** create a pid file and check this on startup. Avoiding multiple copies running
simultaneously. This is useful when running **rofi** from a keybinding daemon.
### Debug
@ -609,19 +600,18 @@ For more information on supported markup see [here](https://developer.gnome.org/
## PATTERN
To launch commands (e.g. when using the ssh launcher) the user can enter the used command-line,
the following keys can be used that will be replaced at runtime:
To launch commands (e.g. when using the ssh launcher) the user can enter the used command-line,
the following keys can be used that will be replaced at runtime:
* `{host}`: The host to connect to.
* `{terminal}`: The configured terminal (See -terminal-emulator)
* `{ssh-client}`: The configured ssh client (See -ssh-client)
* `{cmd}`: The command to execute.
* `{host}`: The host to connect to.
* `{terminal}`: The configured terminal (See -terminal-emulator)
* `{ssh-client}`: The configured ssh client (See -ssh-client)
* `{cmd}`: The command to execute.
## DMENU REPLACEMENT
If `argv[0]` (calling command) is dmenu, **rofi** will start in dmenu mode.
This way it can be used as a drop-in replacement for dmenu. just copy or symlink **rofi** to dmenu in `$PATH`.
If `argv[0]` (calling command) is dmenu, **rofi** will start in dmenu mode.
This way it can be used as a drop-in replacement for dmenu. just copy or symlink **rofi** to dmenu in `$PATH`.
ln -s /usr/bin/dmenu /usr/bin/rofi
@ -629,39 +619,39 @@ This way it can be used as a drop-in replacement for dmenu. just copy or symlink
`HUP`
If in daemon mode, reload the configuration from Xresources. (commandline arguments still -override
Xresources). This will also reload configured key-bindings.
If in daemon mode, reload the configuration from Xresources. (commandline arguments still -override
Xresources). This will also reload configured key-bindings.
`INT`
If in daemon mode, quits **rofi**.
If in daemon mode, quits **rofi**.
`USR1`
If in daemon mode, dumps the current configuration to stdout. Similar to `-xresources-dump`
If in daemon mode, dumps the current configuration to stdout. Similar to `-xresources-dump`
## THEMING
With **rofi** 0.15.4 we have a new way of specifying colors, the old settings still apply (for now).
To enable the new setup, set `rofi.color-enabled` to true. The new setup allows you to specify
colors per state, similar to **i3**
Currently 3 states exists:
With **rofi** 0.15.4 we have a new way of specifying colors, the old settings still apply (for now).
To enable the new setup, set `rofi.color-enabled` to true. The new setup allows you to specify
colors per state, similar to **i3**
Currently 3 states exists:
* **normal** Normal row.
* **urgent** Highlighted row (urgent)
* **active** Highlighted row (active)
* **normal** Normal row.
* **urgent** Highlighted row (urgent)
* **active** Highlighted row (active)
For each state the following 5 colors must be set:
For each state the following 5 colors must be set:
* **bg** Background color row
* **fg** Text color
* **bgalt** Background color alternating row
* **hlfg** Foreground color selected row
* **hlbg** Background color selected row
* **bg** Background color row
* **fg** Text color
* **bgalt** Background color alternating row
* **hlfg** Foreground color selected row
* **hlbg** Background color selected row
The window background and border color should be specified separate. The key `color-window` contains
a pair `background,border`.
An example for `Xresources` file:
The window background and border color should be specified separate. The key `color-window` contains
a pair `background,border`.
An example for `Xresources` file:
```
! State: 'bg', 'fg', 'bgalt', 'hlbg', 'hlfg'
@ -681,67 +671,63 @@ rofi -color-normal "#fdf6e3,#002b36,#eee8d5,#586e75,#eee8d5"
## COLORS
Rofi has an experimental mode for a 'nicer' transparency. The idea is that you can make the
background of the window transparent but the text not. This way, in contrast to the `-opacity`
option, the text is still fully visible and readable.
To use this there are 2 requirements: 1. Your Xserver supports TrueColor, 2. You are running a
composite manager. If this is satisfied you can use the following format for colors:
Rofi has an experimental mode for a 'nicer' transparency. The idea is to make the
background of the window transparent, leaving the text opaque.
There are 2 requirements for this feature: 1. Your Xserver supports TrueColor, 2. You are running a
composite manager. If this is satisfied you can use the following format for colors:
argb:FF444444
argb:FF444444
The first two fields specify the alpha level. This determines how much the background shines through
the color (00 everything, FF nothing). E.g. 'argb:00FF0000' gives you a bright red color with the
background shining through. If you want a dark greenish transparent color use: 'argb:dd2c3311'. This
can be done for any color; it is therefore possible to have solid borders, the selected row solid,
and the others slightly transparent.
The first two fields specify the alpha level. This determines the amount of transparency.
(00 everything, FF nothing). The other fields represent the actual color, in hex.
## KEYBINDINGS
**rofi** has the following key-bindings:
**rofi** has the following key-bindings:
* `Ctrl-v, Insert`: Paste clipboard
* `Ctrl-Shift-v, Shift-Insert`: Paste primary selection
* `Ctrl-u`: Clear the line
* `Ctrl-a`: Beginning of line
* `Ctrl-e`: End of line
* `Ctrl-f, Right`: Forward one character
* `Alt-f`: Forward one word
* `Ctrl-b, Left`: Back one character
* `Alt-b`: Back one word
* `Ctrl-d, Delete`: Delete character
* `Ctrl-Alt-d': Delete word
* `Ctrl-h, Backspace`: Backspace (delete previous character)
* `Ctrl-Alt-h`: Delete previous word
* `Ctrl-j,Ctrl-m,Enter`: Accept entry
* `Ctrl-n,Down`: Select next entry
* `Ctrl-p,Up`: Select previous entry
* `Page Up`: Go to the previous page
* `Page Down`: Go to the next page
* `Ctrl-Page Up`: Go to the previous column
* `Ctrl-Page Down`: Go to the next column
* `Ctrl-Enter`: Use entered text as command (in ssh/run modi)
* `Shift-Enter`: Launch the application in a terminal (in run mode)
* `Shift-Enter`: Return the selected entry and move to the next item while keeping Rofi open. (in dmenu)
* `Shift-Right`: Switch to the next modi. The list can be customized with the `-switchers` argument.
* `Shift-Left`: Switch to the previous modi. The list can be customized with the `-switchers` argument.
* `Ctrl-Tab`: Switch to the next modi. The list can be customized with the `-switchers` argument.
* `Ctrl-Shift-Tab`: Switch to the previous modi. The list can be customized with the `-switchers` argument.
* `Ctrl-space`: Set selected item as input text.
* `Shift-Del`: Delete entry from history.
* `Ctrl-grave`: Toggle case sensitivity.
* `Ctrl-v, Insert`: Paste clipboard
* `Ctrl-Shift-v, Shift-Insert`: Paste primary selection
* `Ctrl-u`: Clear the line
* `Ctrl-a`: Beginning of line
* `Ctrl-e`: End of line
* `Ctrl-f, Right`: Forward one character
* `Alt-f`: Forward one word
* `Ctrl-b, Left`: Back one character
* `Alt-b`: Back one word
* `Ctrl-d, Delete`: Delete character
* `Ctrl-Alt-d': Delete word
* `Ctrl-h, Backspace`: Backspace (delete previous character)
* `Ctrl-Alt-h`: Delete previous word
* `Ctrl-j,Ctrl-m,Enter`: Accept entry
* `Ctrl-n,Down`: Select next entry
* `Ctrl-p,Up`: Select previous entry
* `Page Up`: Go to the previous page
* `Page Down`: Go to the next page
* `Ctrl-Page Up`: Go to the previous column
* `Ctrl-Page Down`: Go to the next column
* `Ctrl-Enter`: Use entered text as command (in ssh/run modi)
* `Shift-Enter`: Launch the application in a terminal (in run mode)
* `Shift-Enter`: Return the selected entry and move to the next item while keeping Rofi open. (in dmenu)
* `Shift-Right`: Switch to the next modi. The list can be customized with the `-switchers` argument.
* `Shift-Left`: Switch to the previous modi. The list can be customized with the `-switchers` argument.
* `Ctrl-Tab`: Switch to the next modi. The list can be customized with the `-switchers` argument.
* `Ctrl-Shift-Tab`: Switch to the previous modi. The list can be customized with the `-switchers` argument.
* `Ctrl-space`: Set selected item as input text.
* `Shift-Del`: Delete entry from history.
* `Ctrl-grave`: Toggle case sensitivity.
To get a full list of keybindings, see `rofi -dump-xresources | grep kb-`.
Keybindings can be modified using the configuration systems.
To get a full list of keybindings, see `rofi -dump-xresources | grep kb-`.
Keybindings can be modified using the configuration systems.
## FAQ
`Text in window switcher is not nicely lined out`
`Text in window switcher is not nicely lined out`
Try using a mono-space font.
Try using a mono-space font.
`**rofi** is completely black.`
Check quotes used on the commandline: e.g. used “ instead of ".
Check quotes used on the commandline: e.g. used “ instead of ".
## LICENSE