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AwesomeWM - Vim - Tmux Navigator
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# AwesomeWM - Vim - Tmux Navigator
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<p align="center">
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<img src="https://user-images.githubusercontent.com/1234183/112910543-d9c5be80-90f3-11eb-840a-8c1d549c76ff.gif">
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</p>
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Usually vim and tmux have their own dedicated keybinds for navigation.
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Christoomey's plugin [vim-tmux-navigator](https://github.com/christoomey/vim-tmux-navigator) allows you to the use the same keybinds for vim and tmux.
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Christoomey's plugin [vim-tmux-navigator](https://github.com/christoomey/vim-tmux-navigator) allows you to the use the same keybinds for both of them.
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This might be sufficient for floating wm users, but when using a tiling wm like awesomewm we can do better and add another layer.
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`awesomewm-vim-tmux-navigator` lets you navigate seamlessly between system windows, vim splits and tmux panes by only using your awesomewm navigation keybinds (e.g. <kbd>Mod4+hjkl</kbd>).
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Every vim split and tmux pane is treated like a standalone system window, allowing you to forget your vim/tmux specific navigation hotkeys.
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`awesomewm-vim-tmux-navigator` lets you navigate seamlessly between system windows, (n)vim splits and tmux panes by only using your awesomewm navigation keybinds (e.g. <kbd>Mod4+hjkl</kbd>).
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Every split and pane is treated like a standalone system window, allowing you to forget your vim/tmux specific navigation hotkeys.
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How does it work
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------------
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It essentially works by sending the correct keypresses based on the context.
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Therefore the plugin has to detect whether the current focused application is vim, tmux or any other system window.
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## 💡 How does it work?
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It essentially works by emulating the correct keypresses based on the context.
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Therefore the plugin has to detect whether the current focused application is vim, tmux, vim inside tmux (etc.) or any other system window.
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The plugin offers two methods of determining the focused application:
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1. By using dynamic titles. The plugin tries to change the title (`WM_NAME`) of your terminal in order to differentitate between applications. However, not every shell-terminal-stack supports dynamic titles or is configured correctly out of the box. Minimal configurations are provided for `zsh` and `bash`.
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1. By using dynamic titles. The plugin tries to change the title of your terminal in order to differentiate between applications. However, not every shell-terminal-stack supports dynamic titles or is configured correctly out of the box.
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2. By using `pstree`. This should theoretically work on every setup, but it might perform slower due to having an extra process to spawn. This method can be enabled by setting the `experimental` flag.
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2. By using `pstree`. This should theoretically work on every setup, but it might perform slightly slower due to having an extra process to spawn.
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By default the plugin uses awesomewm's builtin implementation (`root.fake_input`) to emulate keypresses.
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Installation
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------------
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## 📦 Installation
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The configuration of vim or tmux is optional if you only use one of them.
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### awesomewm:
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Clone the repo:
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### AwesomeWM
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Clone the repo.
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```
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git clone https://github.com/intrntbrn/awesomewm-vim-tmux-navigator ~/.config/awesome/awesomewm-vim-tmux-navigator
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```
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It's not recommended to change the path since it's hardcoded in other configuration files.
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Add your preferred navigation (focus) keybinds to `rc.lua` (e.g. <kbd>Mod4</kbd>+<kbd>arrows</kbd> or <kbd>Mod4</kbd>+<kbd>hjkl</kbd>):
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Import and configure the module:
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```
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require("awesomewm-vim-tmux-navigator") {
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up = {"Up", "k"},
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down = {"Down", "j"},
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left = {"Left", "h"},
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right = {"Right", "l"},
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require("awesomewm-vim-tmux-navigator")({
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mod = "Mod4",
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mod_keysym = "Super_L",
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--experimental = true
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mod_keysym = "Super_L", -- comment out to autodetect
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up = { "Up", "k" },
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down = { "Down", "j" },
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left = { "Left", "h" },
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right = { "Right", "l" },
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tmux = {
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mods = { "Control_L" },
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up = "Up",
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down = "Down",
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left = "Left",
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right = "Right",
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},
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vim = {
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mods = { "Control_L" },
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up = "k",
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down = "j",
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left = "h",
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right = "l",
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},
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-- focus = require("awful").client.focus.global_bydirection,
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-- debug = print,
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-- dont_restore_mods = true, -- prevent sticky mods (see troubleshooting)
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-- use_pstree = true, -- detect app by using pstree instead of dynamic titles
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-- use_xdotool = true, -- emulate keypresses using xdotool instead of builtin
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})
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```
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If the awesomewm navigation keybinds are already in use, you have to **remove them manually**
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in your `rc.lua`.
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The corresponding keysym names can be retrieved by running the terminal command `xev -event keyboard`.
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If `mod_keysym` is nil the plugin tries to detect your modifier.
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### vim:
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This plugin replaces `christoomey/vim-tmux-navigator`. Therefore you have to
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replace it in your plugin manager with `intrntbrn/awesomewm-vim-tmux-navigator`.
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However, both plugins share the same keybind commands, so it's not necessary to
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adjust already configured custom keybinds.
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Custom keybinds have to match your awesomewm configuration.
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lazy.nvim (lua):
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```lua
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{
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"intrntbrn/awesomewm-vim-tmux-navigator",
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event = "VeryLazy",
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build = "git -C ~/.config/awesome/awesomewm-vim-tmux-navigator/ pull",
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keys = {
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{ mode = { "n" }, "<C-h>", ":TmuxNavigateLeft<CR>", { noremap = true, silent = true } },
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{ mode = { "n" }, "<C-j>", ":TmuxNavigateDown<CR>", { noremap = true, silent = true } },
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{ mode = { "n" }, "<C-k>", ":TmuxNavigateUp<CR>", { noremap = true, silent = true } },
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{ mode = { "n" }, "<C-l>", ":TmuxNavigateRight<CR>", { noremap = true, silent = true } },
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},
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config = function()
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vim.g.tmux_navigator_no_mappings = 1
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-- vim.g.tmux_navigator_no_dynamic_title = 1
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-- vim.g.tmux_navigator_save_on_switch = 1
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-- vim.g.tmux_navigator_disable_when_zoomed = 1
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-- vim.g.tmux_navigator_preserve_zoom = 1
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end,
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}
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```
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Please verify that `mod` and `mod_keysym` matches your actual awesomewm modifier key by using the terminal applications `xev` and `xmodmap`.
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For instance you might press the right super key and have to specify "Super_R" as your `mod_keysym`, or "Mod1" and "Alt_L" if you prefer to use the alt key.
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<details><summary>vim-plug (VimL):</summary>
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Don't forget to remove your previously used navigation keybinds (or other conflicting keybinds) in `rc.lua`.
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```viml
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Plug 'intrntbrn/awesomewm-vim-tmux-navigator', { do = 'git -C ~/.config/awesome/awesomewm-vim-tmux-navigator/ pull' }
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If you like to use your own custom directional focus function, you can do this by defining `focus`.
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Default is `awful.client.focus.global_bydirection`.
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### Vim
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Install using your favorite package manager, e.g. `vim-plug`:
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```vim
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Plug 'intrntbrn/awesomewm-vim-tmux-navigator'
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let g:tmux_navigator_no_mappings = 1
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noremap <silent> <c-h> :<C-U>TmuxNavigateLeft<cr>
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noremap <silent> <c-j> :<C-U>TmuxNavigateDown<cr>
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noremap <silent> <c-k> :<C-U>TmuxNavigateUp<cr>
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noremap <silent> <c-l> :<C-U>TmuxNavigateRight<cr>
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" let g:tmux_navigator_no_dynamic_title = 1
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" let g:tmux_navigator_save_on_switch = 1
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" let g:tmux_navigator_disable_when_zoomed = 1
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" let g:tmux_navigator_preserve_zoom = 1
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```
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Remove `christoomey/vim-tmux-navigator` if you are using it.
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</details>
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**Options:**
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### tmux:
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`let g:tmux_navigator_insert_mode = 1` to enable navigator keybinds in insert mode
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Add the following to your `tmux.conf`:
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### Tmux
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Add the following to your `tmux.conf` at the very bottom.
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```tmux
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# Set title suffix to "- TMUX"
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# smart pane switching with awareness of vim splits and awesomewm windows
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is_vim="ps -o state= -o comm= -t '#{pane_tty}' | grep -iqE '^[^TXZ ]+ +(\\S+\\/)?g?(view|n?vim?x?)(diff)?$'"
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bind-key -n 'C-Left' if-shell "$is_vim" { send-keys C-h } { if-shell -F '#{pane_at_left}' {run-shell 'awesome-client "awesome.emit_signal(\"navigator::focus\", \"left\")" ' } { select-pane -L } }
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bind-key -n 'C-Right' if-shell "$is_vim" { send-keys C-l } { if-shell -F '#{pane_at_right}' {run-shell 'awesome-client "awesome.emit_signal(\"navigator::focus\", \"right\")" ' } { select-pane -R } }
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bind-key -n 'C-Up' if-shell "$is_vim" { send-keys C-k } { if-shell -F '#{pane_at_top}' {run-shell 'awesome-client "awesome.emit_signal(\"navigator::focus\", \"up\")" ' } { select-pane -T } }
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bind-key -n 'C-Down' if-shell "$is_vim" { send-keys C-j } { if-shell -F '#{pane_at_bottom}' {run-shell 'awesome-client "awesome.emit_signal(\"navigator::focus\", \"down\")" ' } { select-pane -D } }
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bind-key -T copy-mode-vi 'C-Left' if-shell "$is_vim" { send-keys C-h } { if-shell -F '#{pane_at_left}' {run-shell 'awesome-client "awesome.emit_signal(\"navigator::focus\", \"left\")" ' } { select-pane -L } }
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bind-key -T copy-mode-vi 'C-Right' if-shell "$is_vim" { send-keys C-l } { if-shell -F '#{pane_at_right}' {run-shell 'awesome-client "awesome.emit_signal(\"navigator::focus\", \"right\")" ' } { select-pane -R } }
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bind-key -T copy-mode-vi 'C-Up' if-shell "$is_vim" { send-keys C-k } { if-shell -F '#{pane_at_top}' {run-shell 'awesome-client "awesome.emit_signal(\"navigator::focus\", \"up\")" ' } { select-pane -T } }
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bind-key -T copy-mode-vi 'C-Down' if-shell "$is_vim" { send-keys C-j } { if-shell -F '#{pane_at_bottom}' {run-shell 'awesome-client "awesome.emit_signal(\"navigator::focus\", \"down\")" ' } { select-pane -D } }
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# set title suffix to "- TMUX" (optional when using pstree method)
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set-option -g set-titles on
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set-option -g set-titles-string '#S: #W - TMUX'
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# Smart pane switching with awareness of vim splits and system windows
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is_vim="ps -o state= -o comm= -t '#{pane_tty}' \
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| grep -iqE '^[^TXZ ]+ +(\\S+\\/)?g?(view|n?vim?x?)(diff)?$'"
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bind -n C-Left if-shell "$is_vim" "send-keys C-h" "run-shell 'sh ~/.config/awesome/awesomewm-vim-tmux-navigator/tmux_focus.sh left'"
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bind -n C-Down if-shell "$is_vim" "send-keys C-j" "run-shell 'sh ~/.config/awesome/awesomewm-vim-tmux-navigator/tmux_focus.sh down'"
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bind -n C-Up if-shell "$is_vim" "send-keys C-k" "run-shell 'sh ~/.config/awesome/awesomewm-vim-tmux-navigator/tmux_focus.sh up'"
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bind -n C-Right if-shell "$is_vim" "send-keys C-l" "run-shell 'sh ~/.config/awesome/awesomewm-vim-tmux-navigator/tmux_focus.sh right'"
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bind-key -T copy-mode-vi 'C-Left' "run-shell 'sh ~/.config/awesome/awesomewm-vim-tmux-navigator/tmux_focus.sh left'"
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bind-key -T copy-mode-vi 'C-Down' "run-shell 'sh ~/.config/awesome/awesomewm-vim-tmux-navigator/tmux_focus.sh down'"
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bind-key -T copy-mode-vi 'C-Up' "run-shell 'sh ~/.config/awesome/awesomewm-vim-tmux-navigator/tmux_focus.sh up'"
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bind-key -T copy-mode-vi 'C-Right' "run-shell 'sh ~/.config/awesome/awesomewm-vim-tmux-navigator/tmux_focus.sh right'"
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```
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Troubleshooting
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1. Make sure there are no conflicting keybindings.
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Custom keybinds have to match your awesomewm configuration.
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2. Check https://github.com/christoomey/vim-tmux-navigator#troubleshooting.
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## ❓ Troubleshooting
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3. Try to enable dynamic titles in your shell. Minimal configurations are provided for `zsh` and `bash`:
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### Setup:
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1. Enable debug mode:
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```lua
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debug = function(msg) require("naughty").notify({ text = msg }) end
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```
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2. Make sure there are no conflicting keybinds.
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You can bypass conflicts in awesomewm by invoking the plugin from the terminal for verification:
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```bash
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echo "select a window" && sleep 2 && awesome-client 'awesome.emit_signal("navigator::navigate", "up")'
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```
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3. Verify if dynamic titles are working. The title of (n)vim and tmux
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applications should end with "- (N)VIM" or "- TMUX" respectively.
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If you don't have a titlebar, you can use the terminal command `xprop | grep WM_NAME`.
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If dynamic titles are not working, set `use_pstree` to true or configure
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your shell-terminal-stack correctly. Minimal configurations are provided for `zsh` and `bash`:
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```
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echo "source ~/.config/awesome/awesomewm-vim-tmux-navigator/dynamictitles.zsh" >> ~/.zshrc
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```
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or
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```
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echo "source ~/.config/awesome/awesomewm-vim-tmux-navigator/dynamictitles.bash" >> ~/.bashrc
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```
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After a correct installation the title of a tmux session should end with "- TMUX" and "- VIM" or "- NVIM" for vim or nvim sessions respectively.
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Check the title of the terminal client in your wm tasklist or by using the terminal application `xprop` (title is property `WM_NAME`).
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4. Check https://github.com/christoomey/vim-tmux-navigator#troubleshooting.
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In case your title does not change, your terminal and/or shell may not support dynamic titles. Try other.
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5. Create an issue.
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4. Set `experimental = true`. The experimental mode does not require dynamic titles, but might be a bit slower.
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### Sticky Mods:
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Integration
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---------------
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This plugin can be used from everywhere and does not require any kind of import or reference.
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In order to emulate keypresses in vim/tmux, the plugin needs to release your wm
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modifier (e.g. <kbd>mod4</kbd>) temporarily and restore it afterwards.
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There is a race condition if the user was fast enough to release the modifier
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during this operation resulting in _sticky_ mods. This issue is very unlikely to be ever solved.
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Awesomewm: `awesome.emit_signal("navigator::navigate", "left")`
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Shell: `echo 'awesome.emit_signal("navigator::navigate", "up")' | awesome-client`
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Restoring mods can be disabled by setting the `dont_restore_mods` option.
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Please note that you can't hold the modifier down for consecutive actions using
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this option. However, this option works very well with combo-keybinds using custom keyboards (qmk similar software/firmware).
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## 📡 API
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- **navigate**: directional vim/tmux aware navigation
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- **focus**: regular directional system window navigation
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awesomewm:
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````lua
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shell:
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```bash
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awesome-client 'awesome.emit_signal("navigator::navigate", "up")'
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awesome-client 'awesome.emit_signal("navigator::focus", "down")'
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````
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