Where Is the LeftWM Config File?
Where LeftWM looks for config.toml on Linux, and how themes layer on top of it.
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LeftWM configuration is a TOML file at ~/.config/leftwm/config.toml, with themes as subfolders beside it. The file defines keys, layouts, workspaces, and the active theme name.
Copy defaults rather than writing from zero. Upstream ships a commented config plus a themes gallery; starting from those keeps key names valid. Version changes occasionally rename keys, so check the release notes on upgrade.
Where LeftWM stores this, by platform
~/.config/leftwm/config.toml
Main TOML config plus themes/ subfolder beside it. Copy defaults from /usr/share/leftwm or upstream repo. Exact keys may vary by LeftWM version.
Frequently asked questions
How do I set up LeftWM config?
Create ~/.config/leftwm/ and copy the default config.toml plus theme files from /usr/share/leftwm or the repo themes dir. Edit config.toml for keys and layouts; themes override looks. Reload with Mod+Shift+r per your bindings.
Where are themes versus config?
Themes live in ~/.config/leftwm/themes/<name>/ with their own up/down scripts and wallpaper. The main config.toml points at the active theme. Back up both trees; a config without its theme folder looks broken.
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