sxiv

Open an image

$ sxiv [path/to/image]

$ sxiv -f [path/to/file]

$ echo [path/to/file] | sxiv -i

$ sxiv -S [seconds] [path/to/image1 path/to/image2]

$ sxiv -t [path/to/image1 path/to/image2]

sxiv [options] [image files...|directories...]

-b
    Disable borderless window.

-c
    Center new images on the screen.

-d
    Delete all images after closing.

-f
    Start in fullscreen mode.

-g
    Specify window geometry. e.g. 640x480+0+0

-n
    Start with image number .

-o
    Output file list to on exit. (default: sxiv_image_list)

-q
    Quiet mode (suppress errors).

-r
    Recursive search of directories.

-s
    Start in slideshow mode.

-S
    Shuffle image order.

-v
    Show version information and exit.

-z
    Zoom image to fit window on startup.

sxiv (Simple X Image Viewer) is a lightweight and fast image viewer for X Window System. It focuses on simplicity, efficiency, and Vim-like keybindings. It primarily aims to be a basic image viewer with the most essential functionality, relying on external tools for more advanced features.

sxiv supports common image formats like JPEG, PNG, GIF, WebP and others through external libraries. Its minimalist interface is centered around the image itself, with options accessible via keyboard shortcuts or a right-click context menu. sxiv allows browsing images in a directory and supports operations like zooming, rotating, and deleting images. It allows user to view slideshows, set an image as the background, and manipulate images by external commands. It can be extended by the user to perform any user-defined action.

It is favored by users who prefer keyboard navigation and a clutter-free viewing experience.

sxiv can be customized via a configuration file located at ~/.config/sxiv/sxivrc. This file allows users to define keybindings, external commands, and other settings.

sxiv uses Vim-like keybindings for navigation and image manipulation. Common keybindings include:
- j/k: Next/Previous image
- +/-: Zoom in/out
- r: Rotate image
- d: Delete image

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