# Quickshell Overview for Hyprland
A standalone workspace overview module for Hyprland using Quickshell - shows all workspaces with live window previews, drag-and-drop support, and Super+Tab keybind.




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## 📸 Preview

https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/79ceb141-6b9e-4956-8e09-aaf72b66550c
> *Workspace overview showing live window previews with drag-and-drop support*
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## ✨ Features
- 🖼️ Visual workspace overview showing all workspaces and windows
- 🎯 Click windows to focus them
- 🖱️ Middle-click windows to close them
- 🔄 Drag and drop windows between workspaces
- ⌨️ Keyboard navigation (Arrow keys to switch workspaces, Escape/Enter to close)
- 💡 Hover tooltips showing window information
- 🎨 Material Design 3 theming
- ⚡ Smooth animations and transitions
## 📦 Installation
### Prerequisites
- **Hyprland** compositor
- **Quickshell** ([installation guide](https://quickshell.org/docs/v0.1.0/guide/install-setup/))
- **Qt 6** with modules: QtQuick, QtQuick.Controls, Qt5Compat.GraphicalEffects
### Setup
1. **Clone this repository** to your Quickshell config directory:
```bash
git clone https://github.com/Shanu-Kumawat/quickshell-overview ~/.config/quickshell/overview
```
2. **Add keybind** to your Hyprland config (`~/.config/hypr/hyprland.conf`):
```conf
bind = Super, TAB, exec, qs ipc -c overview call overview toggle
```
3. **Auto-start** the overview (add to Hyprland config):
```conf
exec-once = qs -c overview
```
4. **Reload Hyprland**:
```bash
hyprctl reload
```
### Manual Start (if needed)
```bash
qs -c overview &
```
## 🎮 Usage
| Action | Description |
|--------|-------------|
| **Super + Tab** | Toggle the overview |
| **Left/Right Arrow Keys** | Navigate between workspaces horizontally |
| **Up/Down Arrow Keys** | Navigate between workspace rows |
| **Escape / Enter** | Close the overview |
| **Click workspace** | Switch to that workspace |
| **Click window** | Focus that window |
| **Middle-click window** | Close that window |
| **Drag window** | Move window to different workspace |
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## ⚙️ Configuration
> **⚠️ Want to change the size, position, or number of workspaces?**
> Edit `~/.config/quickshell/overview/common/Config.qml` - it's all there!
### Workspace Grid
Edit `~/.config/quickshell/overview/common/Config.qml`:
```qml
property QtObject overview: QtObject {
property int rows: 2 // Number of workspace rows
property int columns: 5 // Number of workspace columns (10 total workspaces)
property real scale: 0.16 // Overview scale factor (0.1-0.3, smaller = more compact)
property bool enable: true
}
```
**Common adjustments:**
- **Too small?** Increase `scale` (try 0.20 or 0.25)
- **Too big?** Decrease `scale` (try 0.12 or 0.14)
- **More workspaces?** Change `rows` and `columns` (e.g., 3 rows × 4 columns = 12 workspaces)
### Position
Edit `~/.config/quickshell/overview/modules/overview/Overview.qml` (line ~111):
```qml
anchors {
horizontalCenter: parent.horizontalCenter
top: parent.top
topMargin: 100 // Change this value to move up/down
}
```
### Theme & Colors
Edit `~/.config/quickshell/overview/common/Appearance.qml` to customize:
- Colors (m3colors and colors objects)
- Font families and sizes
- Animation curves and durations
- Border radius values
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## 📋 Requirements
- **Hyprland** compositor (tested on latest versions)
- **Quickshell** (Qt6-based shell framework)
- **Qt 6** with the following modules:
- QtQuick
- QtQuick.Controls
- QtQuick.Layouts
- Qt5Compat.GraphicalEffects
- Quickshell.Wayland
- Quickshell.Hyprland
## 🚫 Removed Features (from original illogical-impulse)
The following features were removed to make it standalone:
- App search functionality
- Emoji picker
- Clipboard history integration
- Search widget
- Integration with the full illogical-impulse shell ecosystem
## 📁 File Structure
```
~/.config/quickshell/overview/
├── shell.qml # Main entry point
├── README.md # This file
├── hyprland-config.conf # Configuration reference
├── common/
│ ├── Appearance.qml # Theme and styling
│ ├── Config.qml # Configuration options
│ ├── functions/
│ │ └── ColorUtils.qml # Color manipulation utilities
│ └── widgets/
│ ├── StyledText.qml # Styled text component
│ ├── StyledRectangularShadow.qml
│ ├── StyledToolTip.qml
│ └── StyledToolTipContent.qml
├── services/
│ ├── GlobalStates.qml # Global state management
│ └── HyprlandData.qml # Hyprland data provider
└── modules/
└── overview/
├── Overview.qml # Main overview component
├── OverviewWidget.qml # Workspace grid widget
└── OverviewWindow.qml # Individual window preview
```
## 🎯 IPC Commands
```bash
# Toggle overview
qs ipc -c overview call overview toggle
# Open overview
qs ipc -c overview call overview open
# Close overview
qs ipc -c overview call overview close
```
## 🐛 Known Issues
- Window icons may fallback to generic icon if app class name doesn't match icon theme
- Potential crashes during rapid window state changes due to Wayland screencopy buffer management
## Credits
Extracted from the overview feature in [illogical-impulse](https://github.com/end-4/dots-hyprland) by [end-4](https://github.com/end-4).
Adapted as a standalone component for Hyprland + Quickshell users who want just the overview functionality.
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**Note:** Maintenance will be limited due to time constraints, but **PRs and code improvements are welcome!** Feel free to contribute or fork for your own needs.
Made with ❤️ for the Hyprland community