i3statusconf

i3statusconf is a configuration file for i3status, a status line generator designed for use with the i3 window manager. i3status is a lightweight and highly configurable program that displays system information such as time, date, CPU load, memory usage, network status, and battery levels in a compact bar at the top or bottom of the screen. The i3statusconf file dictates which information modules are displayed, their order, and their specific formatting.

Users edit the i3statusconf file to customize the appearance and content of their i3 status bar. The configuration is written in a simple, human-readable format. Each module is defined within its own block, and various parameters can be set to control how data is presented. For example, a user can specify the format for the date and time, choose which network interface to monitor, or set thresholds for battery charge warnings.

Commonly configured modules include time, CPU usage, memory consumption, disk space, network interface traffic, and audio volume. i3statusconf allows for a high degree of personalization, enabling users to tailor their status bar to display only the information they find essential. The i3 window manager itself reads the i3statusconf file and uses i3status to populate its status line. Changes to the i3statusconf file typically require restarting i3status or reloading the i3 configuration for them to take effect.