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| #TAG | NAME IN REPO (or git url) | PURPOSE (should be a verb phrase to sound right while installing) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| i3-gaps | is the main graphical user interface and window manager. | ||
| xorg-server | is the graphical server. | ||
| xorg-xwininfo | allows querying information about windows. | ||
| xorg-xinit | starts the graphical server. | ||
| sxhkd | binds key. | ||
| ttf-inconsolata | is the monospace font of LARBS. | ||
| ttf-linux-libertine | provides the sans and serif fonts for LARBS. | ||
| vifm | is an extensive terminal file manager that everyone likes. | ||
| ed | is the standard editor! | ||
| tree | lists directory contents like trees. Used by vifm. | ||
| arandr | is a UI for screen adjustment. | ||
| calcurse | is a lightweight terminal-based calendar. | ||
| xcompmgr | is for transparency and removing screen-tearing. | ||
| xorg-xprop | is a tool for detecting window properties. | ||
| dosfstools | allows your computer to access dos-like filesystems. | ||
| libnotify | allows desktop notifications. | ||
| dunst | is a suckless notification system. | ||
| exfat-utils | allows management of FAT drives. | ||
| sxiv | is a minimalist image viewer. | ||
| xwallpaper | sets the wallpaper. | ||
| ffmpeg | can record and splice video and audio on the command line. | ||
| gnome-keyring | serves as the system keyring. | ||
| A | gtk-theme-arc-gruvbox-git | gives the dark GTK theme used in LARBS. | |
| neovim | an tidier vim with some useful features | ||
| i3blocks | is the status bar. | ||
| i3lock | is the screen lock. | ||
| mpd | is a lightweight music daemon. | ||
| mpc | is a terminal interface for mpd. | ||
| mpv | is the patrician's choice video player. | ||
| ncmpcpp | a ncurses interface for music with multiple formats and a powerful tag editor. | ||
| # | networkmanager | does exactly what it sounds like. | |
| newsboat | is a terminal RSS client. | ||
| # | firefox | is the only program on LARBS your girlfriend has ever heard of. | |
| ttf-joypixels | is a package that gives the system unicode symbols and emojis used in the status bar and elsewhere. | ||
| A | ttf-symbola | provides unicode and emoji symbols. | |
| ntfs-3g | allows accessing NTFS partitions. | ||
| pulseaudio | is the audio system (>inb4 bloat). | ||
| pulseaudio-alsa | is an audio interface with ALSA. | ||
| pulsemixer | is an intuitive ncurses audio controller. | ||
| imagemagick | is a terminal image-manipulator providing some convenient shortcuts and the lockscreen in LARBS. | ||
| A | sc-im | is an Excel-like terminal spreadsheet manager. | |
| A | htop-vim-git | provides system usage information and displays processes. | |
| maim | can take quick screenshots at your request. | ||
| socat | is a socket utility. | ||
| tmux | is a terminal multiplexer and the dropdown window in LARBS. | ||
| unclutter | hides an inactive mouse. | ||
| unrar | extracts rar's. | ||
| unzip | unzips zips. | ||
| A | urlscan | parses URLs in the terminal allowing keyboard-based selection. | |
| w3m | is a terminal browser which can also view images. | ||
| xcape | gives the special escape/super mappings of LARBS. | ||
| # | xclip | allows for copying and pasting from the command line. | |
| xdotool | provides window action utilities on the command line. | ||
| xorg-xdpyinfo | aids with resolution determination and screen recording. | ||
| youtube-dl | can download any YouTube video (or playlist or channel) when given the link. | ||
| zathura | is a pdf viewer with vim-like bindings. | ||
| zathura-djvu | gives zathura the ability to read .djvu files. | ||
| zathura-pdf-mupdf | allows mupdf pdf compatibility in zathura. | ||
| A | python-ueberzug | generates image previews in vifm and other terminal programs. | |
| poppler | manipulates .pdfs and gives .pdf previews and other .pdf functions. | ||
| mediainfo | shows audio and video information and is used by vifm as well. | ||
| atool | manages and gives information about archives. | ||
| fzf | is a fuzzy finder tool. | ||
| highlight | can highlight code output. | ||
| xorg-xbacklight | enables changing screen brightness levels. | ||
| A | task-spooler | queues commands or files for download. | |
| A | simple-mtpfs | enables the mounting of cell phones. | |
| G | https://github.com/lukesmithxyz/dmenu.git | runs commands and provides a UI for selection. | |
| G | https://github.com/lukesmithxyz/st.git | is my custom build of suckless's terminal emulator. | |
| docx2txt | enables .docx file previews in vifm. | ||
| odt2txt | enables .odt file previews in vifm. |
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