dwm_asyncbar

An xsetroot based statusbar for dwm, that uses asyncronous blocks to save on performance. Written entirely in bash, designed to be easily understandable and extensible.

Install

• clone this repo
• cd into the directory: cd dwm_asyncbar
• install using: chmod u+x dwm_asyncbar.sh && cp dwm_asyncbar.sh /usr/bin/
• add this line to your .xinitrc (or whatever else you want to launch the bar from): dwm_asyncbar.sh &
• done! reboot to start the bar. (or just run dwm_asyncbar.sh in a terminal to test it.)

Making changes, adding modules

To add a custom module to dwm_asyncbar, modify dwm_asyncbar.sh in the following way:

• Add a function that returns your desired string under the # MODULE FUNCTIONS header. The returned string should end in $SEP as each module delivers its own terminating separator characters. You can of course Substitute you own seperating character.

Example:

helloworld(){
    echo -e "hello world! $SEP"
}

• Add a call to your function in the loop of choice under the #getter loops header. Each of the loops listed there runs in a specified interval, so pick the correct one for your module.

Example notice the added $(helloworld):

while true; do # one second loop
    echo $(nettraf) $(helloworld) > /tmp/dwmbar_shortpipe
    sleep 1s
done &

• Done! Restart the bar to see the effect.