Sway Configuration

Created: 2025-06-30 04:53:45

by @notkaramel

Sway configuration

Similar to the i3 experience, sway can simply use the config of i3, with tweaks all around to make things work smoothly with Wayland

Documentation:

Major configuration

Utilities

  • wl-clipboard: wayland clipboard
  • mako: notification daemon
  • kanshi: autorandr alt
  • wdisplays (AUR): arandr alt
  • wtype: xdotool alt
  • wlrctl: support wlroots extensions
  • ydotool: command-line automation tool (similar to wlrctl)
  • wayvnc: remote desktop that works with VNC backend and wlroots