From 06219443654f54c4d7ca6a6c78c9994a348cb754 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: koksnuss Date: Mon, 14 May 2018 14:16:26 +0200 Subject: [PATCH] better install instructions --- README.md | 9 +++++---- 1 file changed, 5 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 9e0e4a8..97ae35f 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -17,10 +17,11 @@ backlight none, searches in /sys/class/backlight, intel and ati/amd supported ``` # Install -- Clone this repo to `~/.config/i3blocks`. Remember to back up you existing configs and scripts inside that directory if you already created them. -```bash -git clone https://will.kein.hk/git/koksnuss/simple-i3blocks.git ~/.config/i3blocks -``` +- If you already have a folder `~/.config/i3blocks` move it somewhere else: +`mv ~/.config/i3blocks{,.bak}` +- Clone this repo to `~/.config/i3blocks`: +`git clone https://will.kein.hk/git/koksnuss/simple-i3blocks.git ~/.config/i3blocks` +- Make sure you've added `bar { status_command i3blocks }` in `~/config/i3/config`: - Adjust `~/.config/i3blocks/config` to control i3 status bar output (see [Usage](#usage)). - Finally reload your `i3` window manager. The default shortcut is `mod + SHIFT + r`, you should see a flickering.