arandr
TLDR
Launch the graphical display configuration tool
SYNOPSIS
arandr [--randr-display=DISPLAY]
DESCRIPTION
ARandR (Another RandR) is a graphical front end for the XRandR 1.2 extension. It provides a visual interface for configuring display outputs, resolutions, refresh rates, and multi-monitor layouts.
The application shows connected monitors as draggable rectangles, allowing intuitive arrangement of display positions. Changes take effect immediately, and configurations can be saved as executable shell scripts for later use or automatic execution at login.
Key features include drag-and-drop monitor positioning with edge snapping, support for rotation, resolution selection, and enabling/disabling outputs. Saved scripts are plain text and can be edited to include additional commands.
For command-line control of display settings, use xrandr directly. ARandR generates xrandr commands internally and is useful for visualizing and experimenting with multi-monitor setups.
PARAMETERS
--randr-display=DISPLAY
Use a specific X display for xrandr operations while showing the GUI on the display from the environment-h, --help
Display help message--version
Display version information
CAVEATS
Requires a running X server with XRandR 1.2 or later support. Does not work with Wayland compositors; use their native display configuration tools instead. Saved configurations only persist if the script is executed at login (via ~/.xprofile, ~/.xinitrc, or session autostart).
HISTORY
ARandR was created by Christian Aichinger as an alternative to GNOME and KDE display configuration tools for users of lightweight window managers. The project aims to provide a simple, desktop-environment-independent way to configure displays visually while remaining portable and minimal.
