i3lock-fancy - Bash script around i3lock for fancy effect
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Description
Takes a screenshot of the desktop, blurs the background and adds a lock icon and text. This blurred image
is then given to i3lock as the lockscreen background.
Known Bugs
As of now, forking doesnot occur whether one uses `-n` or not. See https://github.com/meskarune/i3lock-
fancy/issues/144 for more information regarding this bug.
Name
i3lock-fancy - Bash script around i3lock for fancy effect
Options
-h,--help
Display a help screen and exit.
-d,--desktop
Attempt to minimize all windows before locking.
-g,--greyscale
Set background to greyscale instead of color.
-p,--pixelate
Pixelate the background instead of blur, runs faster.
-f<fontname>,--font<fontname>
Set a custom font.
-t<text>,--text<text>
Set a custom text prompt.
-l,--listfonts
Display a list of possible fonts for use with -f/--font.
Note: this option will not lock the screen, it displays the list and exits immediately.
-n,--nofork
Do not fork i3lock after starting.
IMPORTANT: See KNWONBUGS section.
-- Must be last option. Set command to use for taking a screenshot. Default is ´import -window root´.
Using ´scrot´ or ´maim´ will increase script speed and allow setting custom flags like having a
delay.
See Also
i3lock(1)
Synopsis
i3lock-fancy[options]
