Where Does ARandR Save Layouts?
ARandR saves display layouts as executable shell scripts in a config folder on Linux. Script location and autostart pattern.
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ARandR turns monitor arrangements into small shell scripts. Each saved layout is an xrandr command chain in a layouts folder under the config home. There is no other state.
That script design makes layouts readable and portable. Copy them anywhere and run one to arrange screens. Autostart calls the daily script so the desk survives reboots.
Where ARandR stores this, by platform
~/.config/arandr/layouts/
Saved layouts as executable xrandr scripts, one file per arrangement. Copy to the same path and wire the daily one into autostart. Scripts run standalone without ARandR open.
Frequently asked questions
How do I move ARandR layouts?
Copy the arandr scripts to the same relative path on the new machine. Layouts travel as plain xrandr commands. Autostart entries call the chosen script at login, so recreate that entry after the move.
How do I apply a layout at login?
Save the layout with a name in ARandR and add that script to autostart. Each script is one xrandr command chain. Keep one script per desk setup with names matching the location.
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