How do I configure xmonad?

Quick start for the impatient

Install the xmonad binary and config library.
Wire xmonad up to your login manager.
Logout and back in. You’re in xmonad.
alt-shift-enter to open an xterm.
Write a ~/. xmonad/xmonad. hs to configure xmonad.
mod-q to reload your config file.
Install the xmonad-contrib config library.

What is Linux Suckless?

suckless.org. suckless.org is a community of programmers working on minimalist free software projects with a focus on simplicity, clarity, and frugality.

What is xmonad contrib?

xmonad-contrib is home to hundreds of additional tiling algorithms and extension modules. The two combined make for a powerful X11 window-manager with endless customization possibilities.

Where can I find the xmonad config file?

All xmonad configuration is in ~/.xmonad/xmonad.hs. This includes things like key bindings, colors, layouts, etc. You may need to have some basic understanding of Haskell in order to modify this file, but most people have no problems. Most of the xmobar configuration is in ~/.xmonad/xmobar.hs. All scripts are in ~/.xmonad/bin/.

Who is Vic Fryzel and what is xmonad config?

xmonad-config is the xmonad configuration used by Vic Fryzel. If you are unfamiliar with xmonad, it is a tiling window manager that is notoriously minimal, stable, beautiful, and featureful. If you find yourself spending a lot of time organizing or managing windows, you may consider trying xmonad.

How are the modules listed in xmonad contrib?

However, as the modules in xmonad-contrib are simply listed in an alphabetical order, and there’s no voting mechanism to help differentiate the usefulness (to most users at least) of them, it took me some time to go through a few of them and find what could best benefit my workflow.

What is the template for xmonad.hs file?

The template xmonad.hs file shows all the default xmonad settings; it is merely a slightly modified reference copy of the XMonad source module which sets up the configuration.