hyprland

TLDR

Start Hyprland

$ Hyprland

Reload configuration

$ hyprctl reload

List windows

$ hyprctl clients

Dispatch keybind action

$ hyprctl dispatch [workspace] [3]

Get active window

$ hyprctl activewindow

Show monitors

$ hyprctl monitors

SYNOPSIS

Hyprland [options]
hyprctl [command] [args]

Hyprland is a dynamic tiling Wayland compositor with smooth animations, eye-candy effects, and extensive customization. It provides a modern desktop experience with features like window animations, blur, shadows, and workspace management.
Configuration is done through ~/.config/hypr/hyprland.conf with a custom syntax for bindings, decorations, and layout settings.

PARAMETERS

hyprctl dispatch action [args]

Execute dispatcher action.

hyprctl keyword option value

Set config option at runtime.

hyprctl reload

Reload configuration.

hyprctl clients

List windows.

hyprctl monitors

List monitors.

hyprctl activewindow

Show active window info.

hyprctl workspaces

List workspaces.

hyprctl version

Show version.

CONFIGURATION EXAMPLE

$ monitor=,preferred,auto,1
exec-once = waybar
bind = SUPER, Return, exec, kitty
bind = SUPER, Q, killactive
bind = SUPER, 1, workspace, 1
windowrule = float, ^(pavucontrol)$

CAVEATS

Wayland only. Requires compatible graphics drivers. Some X11 apps need XWayland. Configuration syntax differs from other WMs.

HISTORY

Hyprland was created by vaxerski in 2022 as a feature-rich Wayland compositor. It quickly gained popularity for its aesthetics and performance, becoming a leading choice for Wayland tiling WM users.