Arch OpenboxWM Refined Setup
Welcome to my personal Arch Openbox Window Manager script for newbies and enthusiasts seeking an ultra aesthetic, functional desktop. This setup is tested on my own hardware – config tweaks and your experience may vary. Use at your own risk; I am not responsible for any issues that may arise. Major thanks to Archcraft Linux for the openboxwm config inspiration! ✨ Features
Super lightweight, blazing fast
Minimal, elegant, and highly customizable
Everything you need for a full desktop experience: productivity, multimedia, ricing, and more
🛠 Required Packages
Install these in one run — they provide essential functionality, visuals, and user experience enhancements:
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zramswap preload python-dbus xarchiver xed thunar thunar-volman thunar-archive-plugin
udiskie udisks2 tumbler gvfs xfce4-panel polkit-gnome xfdesktop blueman
firefox wine winetricks wine-mono wine-gecko seahorse xfce4-settings xfce4-power-manager
obs-studio virtualbox-guest-utils unzip bc openbox obconf playerctl
xcompmgr parcellite gst-plugins-bad ttf-wps-fonts localsend numlockx rofi polybar
lxappearance gst-plugins-base tlp tlp-rdw tlpui visual-studio-code-bin zsh
zsh-syntax-highlighting zsh-autosuggestions gst-plugins-ugly qbittorrent git wget curl
zsh-history-substring-search zsh-completions gst-plugins-good wps-office virtualbox
xfce4-screenshooter xdg-desktop-portal-gtk
Install via:
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sudo pacman -Syu zramswap preload python-dbus xarchiver xed thunar thunar-volman thunar-archive-plugin
udiskie udisks2 tumbler gvfs xfce4-panel polkit-gnome xfdesktop blueman
firefox wine winetricks wine-mono wine-gecko seahorse xfce4-settings xfce4-power-manager
obs-studio virtualbox-guest-utils unzip bc openbox obconf playerctl
xcompmgr parcellite gst-plugins-bad ttf-wps-fonts localsend numlockx rofi polybar
lxappearance gst-plugins-base tlp tlp-rdw tlpui git wget curl qbittorrent
virtualbox xfce4-screenshooter xdg-desktop-portal-gtk
AUR required for: visual-studio-code-bin, zsh-* packages, wps-office, etc. Use your favorite AUR helper: yay or paru. 🎨 How to Make It Aesthetic
Themes: Use obconf and lxappearance to pick your favorite GTK and Openbox themes. Try Arc, Adapta, Numix, or explore [box-look.org].
Icons: Add striking icon packs like Papirus, Numix, Hyprid.
Fonts: Install cool fonts – e.g., ttf-wps-fonts, FiraCode or JetBrains Mono.
Compositor: Enable transparency and shadows with xcompmgr.
Panels & Launchers: Customize polybar and rofi to match your vibe.
Wallpapers: Set high-res, minimal backgrounds. Check out [devianArt] or Unsplash.
Automate & Tweak: Personalize Openbox keybinds, menus, and autostart for efficient workflows.
🚀 Usage & Tips
Configure Openbox visually: obconf and lxappearance
Keybindings: Edit ~/.config/openbox/rc.xml
Panel: Try polybar or xfce4-panel for persistent system stats & shortcuts
Hotkeys & Scripts: Automate with shell scripts, manage via autostart
For launchers & powermenus, play with rofi, playerctl
System optimizations: zramswap, tlp, etc.
📢 Final Notes
This setup is tested, but configs may change or break. Backup your configs, check the Arch Wiki, and customize to fit your style! Happy ricing!
“UNIX is simple and coherent”
—Dennis Ritchie
Major credit: Archcraft Linux and the Arch community for inspiration and resources.
Enjoy your new, super aesthetic Arch OpenboxWM experience!
📢 Credits
—Archcraft Linux