nix-config/home/linux/gui/base

Base Desktop Environment Configuration

This directory contains base configurations for Linux desktop environments, providing essential components for a complete Wayland desktop experience.

Overview

The configuration is organized into modular components that can be selectively enabled:

• Desktop Shell: Noctalia Shell for unified desktop environment
• Applications: Desktop tools, browsers, editors, media players, etc.
• Development Tools: IDEs and development utilities
• System Integration: Input methods, theming, XDG specifications, GPU settings

Noctalia Shell

Noctalia Shell is an all-in-one Wayland desktop shell that replaces multiple separate tools with a single, unified solution. It provides:

• Unified Configuration: All components configured in a single settings.json file
• Consistent Experience: Cohesive visual design and interaction patterns
• Reduced Complexity: No need to maintain multiple separate config files

Component Replacement

Noctalia Shell consolidates functionality that previously required multiple tools:

Traditional Component	Purpose	Noctalia Replacement
gammastep	Blue light filter	nightLight configuration
swaylock	Screen locker	Built-in lock screen
anyrun	Application launcher	appLauncher
mako	Notification daemon	notifications
waybar	Status bar	bar (with widgets)
wallpaper-switcher	Wallpaper management	wallpaper (with transitions)
wlogout	Session menu	sessionMenu
wl-clipboard	Clipboard management	Built-in clipboard manager

Configuration Modules

Desktop Shell

• noctalia/default.nix: Package installation and systemd service

• noctalia/settings.json: Main configuration with all settings

  Key features: bar, control center, night light, wallpaper, session menu, system monitor, audio/volume, brightness, screen recorder, calendar, color schemes, dock, notifications, OSD, and more.

• hypridle/: Idle management

Desktop Environment

• gtk.nix: GTK theme configuration
• xdg.nix: XDG specifications
• nvidia.nix: NVIDIA GPU settings

Input & Localization

• fcitx5/: Fcitx5 input method with Mozc (Japanese input)

Applications

• desktop-tools.nix: Daily GUI apps (foliate, remmina, messaging)
• browsers.nix: Web browsers
• editors.nix: Desktop text editors
• media.nix: Media players
• gaming.nix: Gaming applications
• creative.nix: Creative software
• note-taking.nix: Note-taking apps

Development

• dev-tools.nix: Development tools and IDEs

System Utilities

• misc.nix: Wayland tools (screenshots, screen recording, color picker, audio)
• immutable-file.nix: Immutable file handling

Related Documentation

• Noctalia Shell: https://docs.noctalia.dev/docs
• Parent: ../README.md