Ryan Yin
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niri already owns the org.freedesktop.ScreenSaver interface and feeds its inhibitors into the compositor idle notifier, so hypridle's own registration always fails with 'Another service is already providing...'. Set ignore_dbus_inhibit = true so hypridle no longer tries to claim it; D-Bus inhibits are still handled by niri.
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.jsonfile - 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 settingsKey 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 configurationxdg.nix: XDG specificationsnvidia.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 browserseditors.nix: Desktop text editorsmedia.nix: Media playersgaming.nix: Gaming applicationscreative.nix: Creative softwarenote-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