outputs

outputs

for a particular order of the outputs (from left to right), send the output commands to sway using the outputs resolution and scale.

Dependencies

sway

Install

go 1.12

go get github.com/nomoth/outputs

Usage

outputs --help

Sway config example for 2 external screens with a laptop with QHD resolution

set $output_cfg ~/go/bin/outputs HDMI-A-1 eDP-1 HDMI-A-2

bindswitch lid:on output eDP-1 disable
bindswitch lid:off output eDP-1 enable
bindswitch lid:toggle exec $output_cfg

output eDP-1 scale 1.6

exec_always $output_cfg

Benefits

• always use the native resolution of the external screens whatever it is
• order is preserved even if a screen is disable or unavailable

Limitation

Support only screens disposed on one line