Where Is the JWM Config File?
JWM window manager user config, system default and file override flag.
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JWM reads one XML file in home. Copy the system default there to begin customizing. A file flag points at any path for testing.
Packaged paths differ. Source builds use a local etc tree while Debian splits into its own folder. Check the running install before scripting the system side.
Where JWM stores this, by platform
~/.jwmrc
User XML config copied from the system default. System path varies by source versus distro packaging. Override with the file flag. Themes are include snippets, not a folder.
Frequently asked questions
How do I back up JWM?
Copy .jwmrc with the session stopped. Start from the system default as a template. Restoring means putting the file back and restarting to confirm menus and trays.
Where is the themes folder?
Themes are XML include snippets, not a themes folder. Reference them from the main file. That trips up people coming from managers with theme directories.
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