Linux
Where Is the Xbindkeys Config File?
Xbindkeys hotkey rc files with defaults generator.
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Xbindkeys reads rc files in home with a guile variant beside the classic name. Man pages plus wikis pin both exactly. A defaults flag generates starters.
Linux X11 hotkey daemon throughout. Keep the live rc file.
Where Xbindkeys stores this, by platform
Linux
~/.xbindkeysrc
Home rc plus guile variant from man FILES. Defaults flag generates starters. Distro wikis agree.
Frequently asked questions
How do I back up Xbindkeys?
Copy the rc file with the daemon stopped. Restoring means putting the file back before launch. Generator recreates starters on demand.
Which rc names work?
Man FILES plus distro wikis pin the home names with guile variant beside. Defaults flag writes starters. Trust the man page.
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