Setup WALKER, the Application Launcher. A Step-by-Step Guide from Installation, Theming to Scripting
In this video, I'll explore Walker, a fast, highly customizable, and multi-purpose application launcher for Linux. I'll show you how to get it set up, configure its many features, and create a dynamic and efficient workflow, especially for users on Hyprland and other dynamic tiling window managers.
What you'll learn in this video:
👉 Installation & First Steps: I'll walk you through how to install Walker on Arch Linux and other distributions.
👉 Built-in Modules: Discover the powerful, built-in features that make Walker more than just an application launcher.
👉 Configuration & Customization: Learn how to edit the configuration file to tailor Walker to your specific needs.
👉 Custom Theming: Create a unique look with custom themes to seamlessly integrate Walker with your desktop.
👉 Dynamic Colors with Matugen: I'll show you how to use Matugen to make Walker's colors dynamically match your wallpaper.
👉 Create a Custom Power Menu: Learn how to create a custom power menu script and integrate it with Walker for quick access to shutdown, reboot, and lock commands.
👉 Advanced Customization: I'll demonstrate how to remove elements and fine-tune your Walker setup.
Please note: Walker is a very new project and under heavy development. Technical issues can occur.
Resources & Links:
👉 Walker GitHub Repository: https://github.com/abenz1267/walker
👉 Installation on Arch: yay -S walker-bin
👉 Installation on Fedora: https://copr.fedorainfracloud.org/cop...
👉 Matugen GitHub Repository: https://github.com/InioX/matugen
👉 Power Menu Script:
items="Shutdown\nReboot\nLock"
output=$(echo -e $items | walker --dmenu -H)
if [[ "$output" == "Shutdown" ]]; then
echo "Execute shutdown command"
elif [[ "$output" == "Reboot" ]]; then
echo "Execute reboot command"
elif [[ "$output" == "Lock" ]]; then
echo "Execute lock command"
hyprlock
else
echo "Please select a command"
fi
00:00 Overview
01:04 Installation
02:08 First run
02:30 Builtin Modules
04:22 Configuration
05:09 Custom Theme
06:53 Dynamic Colors with Matugen
12:16 Create a power menu
17:31 Remove Walker Elements
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