gtk-query-immodules-2.0

gtk-query-immodules-2.0 [OPTIONS]

--help
    Displays a help message, detailing the available command-line options for gtk-query-immodules-2.0.

--version
    Outputs the version information of the gtk-query-immodules-2.0 program.

--update-cache
    Updates the input method module cache file. This is the main operation of the command, and it is often run without any additional arguments, writing the cache to the default GTK+ 2.x cache location.

The gtk-query-immodules-2.0 command is a utility for the GTK+ 2.x toolkit. Its primary function is to query all installed input method (IM) modules and compile their information into a cache file. This cache file is then used by GTK+ 2.x applications to efficiently find and load the appropriate input methods.

Input methods are essential for handling complex text input, such as typing characters for East Asian languages (e.g., Chinese, Japanese, Korean) or entering special symbols and characters not directly available on a standard keyboard layout. By providing a cached list of available modules, gtk-query-immodules-2.0 helps GTK+ applications launch faster and correctly support various input requirements.

This command is typically executed automatically by the system or package manager when GTK+ 2.x is installed or updated, rather than being manually invoked by users.

This command is primarily an internal utility of the GTK+ 2.x toolkit. It is generally executed automatically by the system or package manager upon GTK+ 2.x installation or updates. Manual invocation is typically only necessary for troubleshooting input method issues, such as missing language support or incorrect character input in GTK+ 2.x applications.

The generated cache file, typically named immodules.cache, is usually stored in a system-wide GTK+ 2.x data directory (e.g., /usr/lib/gtk-2.0/2.10.0/ or /usr/lib/gtk-2.0/), or sometimes in a user's home directory (e.g., ~/.gtk-2.0/) for user-specific configurations. GTK+ applications use this file to quickly locate and load the necessary input method modules.

gtk-query-immodules-2.0 is a component of the GTK+ 2.x series, which was a widely used version of the GTK toolkit. Its role in generating the IM cache file became crucial for applications to correctly handle internationalized text input. With the advent of GTK+ 3.x and later 4.x, its direct successor, gtk-query-immodules-3.0, took over this responsibility for newer GTK applications, while gtk-query-immodules-2.0 remains relevant for legacy GTK+ 2.x applications still in use.

gtk-query-immodules-3.0(1), gdk-pixbuf-query-loaders-2.0(1), gtk-update-icon-cache(1), im-config(1)