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=Installation= | =Installation= | ||
Conky can be installed with this command: | Conky can be installed with this command: | ||
sudo pacman -S conky | sudo pacman -S conky | ||
=Configuration file= | =Configuration file= | ||
Default Conky configuration file is located in: | Default Conky configuration file is located in: | ||
~/.config/conky/conky.conf | ~/.config/conky/conky.conf | ||
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=Code= | =Code= | ||
<code>conky.conf</code> can be edited with every text editor. It's code is split into two parts: | <code>conky.conf</code> can be edited with every text editor. It's code is split into two parts: | ||
==First Part - Window/Conky configuration== | ==First Part - Window/Conky configuration== | ||
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{{warning|Is this link still relevant ?}} | {{warning|Is this link still relevant ?}} | ||
==Second Part== | ==Second Part - What is displayed by conky== | ||
The second part contains the displayed conky code. Every code line corresponds to one displayed line on your desktop. There are a lot of [http://conky.sourceforge.net/variables.html variables]available for displaying and modifying all kinds of information. Use the command: <code>man conky</code>, and look into the '''OBJECTS/VARIABLES''' section to see every objects/variables available. | The second part contains the displayed conky code. Every code line corresponds to one displayed line on your desktop. There are a lot of [http://conky.sourceforge.net/variables.html variables]available for displaying and modifying all kinds of information. Use the command: <code>man conky</code>, and look into the '''OBJECTS/VARIABLES''' section to see every objects/variables available. | ||
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Warning: Using complicated bash commands (e.g. which call other programs or use large files) with low intervals (e.g. <code>${execi 2 XXXX}</code> runs the <code>XXXX</code> code once every 2 seconds and displays it's result in your conky) can use a lot of hardware resources and/or make your computer unresponsive. | Warning: Using complicated bash commands (e.g. which call other programs or use large files) with low intervals (e.g. <code>${execi 2 XXXX}</code> runs the <code>XXXX</code> code once every 2 seconds and displays it's result in your conky) can use a lot of hardware resources and/or make your computer unresponsive. | ||
=Running conky= | =Running conky= | ||
If you want to display a conky on your desktop a <code>.config/conky/conky.conf</code> file with code in it is required. Next, open a terminal and run conky: | If you want to display a conky on your desktop a <code>.config/conky/conky.conf</code> file with code in it is required. Next, open a terminal and run conky: | ||
conky | conky | ||
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pkill conky && conky | pkill conky && conky | ||
=More= | =More= | ||
After having read everything about conky, it is time to create your own. The easiest way for beginners is to look at screenshots of conkys (and the corresponding <code>.conkyrc</code> files) and copy and paste the parts you like into your own <code>.conkyrc</code> file. Later, you can modify your <code>.conkyrc</code> code to your liking. | After having read everything about conky, it is time to create your own. The easiest way for beginners is to look at screenshots of conkys (and the corresponding <code>.conkyrc</code> files) and copy and paste the parts you like into your own <code>.conkyrc</code> file. Later, you can modify your <code>.conkyrc</code> code to your liking. | ||
A dedicated conky thread in the Manjaro Forum with a lot of <code>.conkyrc</code> files and screenshots is available [https://forum.manjaro.org/index.php?topic=2991.0 here]. A massive conky thread is available in the [http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=281865 Ubuntu forum]. Also, there are [https://www.reddit.com/r/conky multiple] [https://www.reddit.com/r/Conkyporn reddit] threads about conky. | A dedicated conky thread in the Manjaro Forum with a lot of <code>.conkyrc</code> files and screenshots is available [https://forum.manjaro.org/index.php?topic=2991.0 here]. A massive conky thread is available in the [http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=281865 Ubuntu forum]. Also, there are [https://www.reddit.com/r/conky multiple] [https://www.reddit.com/r/Conkyporn reddit] threads about conky. | ||
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A forum discussion thread about this Manjaro Wiki page is available [https://forum.manjaro.org/index.php?topic=16844.0 here] | A forum discussion thread about this Manjaro Wiki page is available [https://forum.manjaro.org/index.php?topic=16844.0 here] | ||
=Troubleshooting & Tips= | =Troubleshooting & Tips= | ||
==Missing rings== | ==Missing rings== | ||
If (often colored) rings are missing in your conky, please install the following package: | If (often colored) rings are missing in your conky, please install the following package: | ||
yaourt -S conky-lua | yaourt -S conky-lua | ||
[https://wiki.manjaro.org/index.php?title=AUR#Searching_for_and_Installing_Software_From_the_AUR Here]is help for installing packages from the Arch User Repository, in case you need it. | [https://wiki.manjaro.org/index.php?title=AUR#Searching_for_and_Installing_Software_From_the_AUR Here]is help for installing packages from the Arch User Repository, in case you need it. | ||
==Missing network information== | ==Missing network information== | ||
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3: wlp2s0: <BROADCAST,MULTICAST> ..... | 3: wlp2s0: <BROADCAST,MULTICAST> ..... | ||
In this case, <code>enp9s0</code> is the name of your ethernet card and <code>wlp2s0</code> is the name of your wireless network card. Replace all network card names (e.g. <code>wlan0</code>, <code>eth0</code>) in network variables in your <code>.conkyrc</code> file with your preferred network card name. | In this case, <code>enp9s0</code> is the name of your ethernet card and <code>wlp2s0</code> is the name of your wireless network card. Replace all network card names (e.g. <code>wlan0</code>, <code>eth0</code>) in network variables in your <code>.conkyrc</code> file with your preferred network card name. | ||
==FAQ== | ==FAQ== | ||
A detailed FAQ is available [http://conky.sourceforge.net/faq.html here] | A detailed FAQ is available [http://conky.sourceforge.net/faq.html here] | ||
=Alternative: Conky Manager= | =Alternative: Conky Manager= | ||
For everybody, who does not like to look at conky code and mess around in config files or who just wants a quick and simple conky, Conky Manager is great. Conky Manager offers a simple GUI for managing and customizing conkys. Additional theme packs are available, too. | For everybody, who does not like to look at conky code and mess around in config files or who just wants a quick and simple conky, Conky Manager is great. Conky Manager offers a simple GUI for managing and customizing conkys. Additional theme packs are available, too. | ||