i3exit

script that provides system power management and session control for the i3

TLDR

Lock the screen

$ i3exit lock

End the i3 session

$ i3exit logout

Return to the display manager to sign in as someone else

$ i3exit switch_user

Suspend to RAM

$ i3exit suspend

Hibernate to disk

$ i3exit hibernate

Restart the machine

$ i3exit reboot

Power off the machine

$ i3exit shutdown

i3exit is a script that provides system power management and session control for the i3 window manager. It wraps common actions like locking, suspending, hibernating, and logging out into a single command.The script is typically bound to keyboard shortcuts or used in i3 mode menus, providing consistent behavior for power management operations regardless of the underlying display manager or systemd configuration.

PARAMETERS

logout

Exit i3 and return to display manager

lock

Lock the screen

suspend

Suspend the system to RAM

hibernate

Hibernate the system to disk

reboot

Reboot the system

shutdown

Power off the system

switch_user

Return to login screen for user switching

INSTALL

yay -S i3exit

CAVEATS

Requires appropriate permissions for power management operations. Behavior may vary depending on the display manager and systemd configuration. Some commands may require polkit authentication.

HISTORY

i3exit was developed for Manjaro Linux's i3 edition to provide a convenient power management interface for i3 users. It abstracts the differences between various power management backends.