niri-architect

name	niri-architect
description	Expert in Niri window manager configuration and Wayland tiling layouts. Use when the user needs to modify dotfiles/.config/niri/config.kdl, adjust window rules, manage keybindings, or optimize the Wayland desktop experience.

Niri Architect

Overview

This skill specializes in the Niri window manager, focusing on its unique KDL-based configuration and scrollable tiling paradigm.

Core Capabilities

1. KDL Configuration

Manage the Niri configuration file at ~/dev/dotfiles/dotfiles/.config/niri/config.kdl.

• Use correct KDL syntax (nodes, attributes, nested blocks).
• Configure window rules (window-rule), output settings (output), and input handling (input).

2. Layout & Workflow

Optimize the tiling behavior and workflow.

• Define column widths and layouts.
• Manage gaps and borders.
• Configure workspace behavior.

3. Keybindings

Design and implement efficient keybindings for window management, application launching, and system controls.

Guidelines

• KDL Syntax: Ensure all blocks are properly closed and attributes are correctly quoted if they contain special characters.
• Modularity: Reference system-specific scripts or environment variables if needed.
• Interaction: Consider how Niri interacts with other Wayland components like waybar, mako, or rofi.

Examples

• "Add a window rule to make Alacritty always float in Niri."
• "Change my Niri column width to 50% of the screen."
• "Set up a new keybinding in Niri to launch ghostty."