basecamp/omarchy

Add a better display configuration tool

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#2858 opened on Oct 26, 2025

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Description

What do you need?

There are a few options available to us to provide a better experience for users to configure their monitors.

I think something like nwg-display is a little to heavy and doesn't fit the vibe of Omarchy but some candidates I do think could be fit are:

It'd be great if people could explore these options and propose a solution for this that keeps things simple, still allows use of config files, and fits the overall Omarchy theme. It should also be able to accomplish this without needing a whole lot of rigging to support.

I don't utilize multiple displays, and I know @dhh doesn't either so it will likely require someone to pick up the torch on this one who does so we can ensure it's properly tested but also just have the motivation to tackle it.

Contributor guide

Tech stack
shell
Domain
desktoptooling
Issue type
feature
DifficultyEstimated implementation difficulty for a new contributor, from 1 for very small changes to 5 for expert-level work.
3
Estimated timeA rough time range for an experienced contributor to investigate, implement, test, and prepare a pull request.
half day
Activity statusHow available the issue appears right now: fresh, active, stale, blocked, or waiting on maintainer input.
active
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
clear
Prerequisites
Multi monitor setupLinux desktop environment
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
45
Research direction
Evaluate the suggested tools (hyprdynamicmonitors, display tui, hyprmon) for simplicity, config file support, and alignment with Omarchy's theme. Propose a solution that integrates one tool or a combination, ensuring it works with multiple displays and requires minimal rigging. Test on real multi monitor setups as the maintainers lack such hardware. Provide a plan including potential file modifications or new module additions.