Dmenu 1.0

Dmenu is a dynamic menu tool developed by NTA SOFTWARE. It is designed to provide a convenient and efficient way to select and launch applications or execute commands in Linux environments.

Dmenu uses a simple search-based interface where the user can input keywords or partial names to filter the available options. It dynamically updates the menu in real-time based on the user's input, making it quick and easy to navigate through a large list of choices.

Some key features of Dmenu include a customizable appearance, support for fuzzy matching, integration with shell scripts, keyboard-driven navigation, and the ability to quickly launch applications or execute commands directly from the menu.

Dmenu can be installed on most Linux distributions using package managers such as apt, pacman, or dnf. The specific installation command may vary depending on your distribution. Alternatively, you can manually download the source code from the NTA SOFTWARE website and build it from scratch.

Yes, Dmenu provides various configuration options to customize its appearance. You can modify parameters such as font, colors, position, height, and more by editing the dmenu_run script or by passing command-line arguments when invoking Dmenu.

Yes, Dmenu supports fuzzy matching, which means it can still match an item even if the user types only a few characters or makes typos. This helps improve the speed and accuracy of item selection, especially when dealing with large lists of options.

Yes, Dmenu can integrate seamlessly with shell scripts. You can use it as a filtering tool for any data source or dynamically generate menu entries based on the output of shell commands.

Dmenu is primarily designed to be used with a keyboard. You can use the arrow keys or j/k to move up and down the options. Pressing Enter selects the highlighted option, while Esc cancels the menu.

Yes, you can use Dmenu to launch graphical applications. It integrates well with XDG-based systems and respects desktop environment standards, allowing you to launch applications with their respective icons.

No, Dmenu is not limited to launching applications only. It can be used to execute any command or script directly from the menu. This flexibility makes it a powerful tool for managing workflows and performing various tasks efficiently.