rofi

Show the list of apps

$ rofi -show drun

$ rofi -show run

$ rofi -show window

$ printf "[Choice1\nChoice2\nChoice3]" | rofi -dmenu

rofi [options]

-help
    Show the help message and exit.

-version
    Show the version number and exit.

-show {mode}
    Show the specified mode (e.g., 'dmenu', 'window', 'run').

-modi {mode}
    Comma separated list of modes to enable (e.g., 'run,ssh').

-theme {theme}
    Specify the theme to use.

-dump-config
    Dump the current configuration to stdout.

-dmenu
    Run in dmenu mode.

-window
    Run in window mode.

-run
    Run in run mode (application launcher).

-lines {number}
    Set the number of lines to display.

-width {pixels}
    Set the width of the window.

-location {location}
    Set the location of the window. (e.g. north, south, center)

Rofi is a window switcher, application launcher, and dmenu replacement. It's highly configurable and themeable, allowing you to create custom workflows and interfaces. It can be used to launch applications, switch between windows, manage SSH connections, perform system commands, and even create custom scripts to perform various tasks. Rofi is designed to be fast and efficient, providing a user-friendly interface for interacting with your system. Its flexibility makes it a valuable tool for both novice and experienced Linux users. Rofi's capabilities are extended via plugins. It supports a variety of modes, including a dmenu mode, a window mode, and an application launcher mode. These modes can be easily switched between using command-line options or keybindings. Rofi reads the configuration from '~/.config/rofi/config.rasi' or '/etc/rofi/config.rasi' and its themes from '/usr/share/rofi/themes/'.

Configuration files are important for rofi customizations. It is important to understand the 'rasi' syntax.

Rofi reads its configuration from '~/.config/rofi/config.rasi' or '/etc/rofi/config.rasi'. This file allows you to customize the appearance and behavior of rofi.

Rofi uses themes to control its appearance. Themes are stored in '/usr/share/rofi/themes/' and can be selected using the '-theme' option.

Rofi was initially developed as a lightweight window switcher, but has evolved into a versatile application launcher and dmenu replacement. It has gained popularity due to its speed, configurability, and ease of use. The tool is under continuous development with active community involvement.

dmenu(1), xprop(1)