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Page request: niri

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#20773 opened on Jan 17, 2026

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Description

Command description

Niri has a terminal tool which allows you to configure it on the fly. Stuff like niri msg output DP-1 off

Command details

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Documentation

https://wiki.archlinux.org/title/Niri

Platform

Linux

VCS repository link (e.g. GitHub, GitLab)

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Additional information

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Contributor guide

Tech stack
None
Domain
documentation
Issue type
documentation
DifficultyEstimated implementation difficulty for a new contributor, from 1 for very small changes to 5 for expert-level work.
2
Estimated timeA rough time range for an experienced contributor to investigate, implement, test, and prepare a pull request.
1-3 hours
Activity statusHow available the issue appears right now: fresh, active, stale, blocked, or waiting on maintainer input.
fresh
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
clear
Prerequisites
Basic knowledge of niriFamiliarity with tldr page format
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
85
Research direction
Review the Arch Wiki documentation for niri to identify common usage patterns. The tldr page should be created under pages/linux/niri.md following the existing page format. Refer to similar pages like i3 or sway for structure. Include commands like niri msg output as mentioned in the issue.