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title: Quick Start
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description: Basic configuration and first steps with mangowm.
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---
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Now that you have mangowm installed, let's get your environment set up.
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## Initial Setup
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1. **Create Configuration Directory**
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mangowm looks for configuration files in `~/.config/mango/`.
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```bash
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mkdir -p ~/.config/mango
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```
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2. **Copy Default Config**
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A default configuration file is provided at `/etc/mango/config.conf`. Copy it to your local directory to start customizing.
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```bash
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cp /etc/mango/config.conf ~/.config/mango/config.conf
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```
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3. **Launch mangowm**
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You can now start the compositor from your TTY.
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```bash
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mango
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```
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Optional: To specify a custom config file path:
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```bash
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mango -c /path/to/your/config.conf
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```
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## Essential Keybindings
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mangowm uses the following keybinds by default:
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| Key Combination | Action |
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| :--- | :--- |
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| `Alt` + `Return` | Open Terminal (defaults to `foot`) |
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| `Alt` + `Space` | Open Launcher (defaults to `rofi`) |
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| `Alt` + `Q` | Close (Kill) the active window |
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| `Super` + `M` | Quit mangowm |
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| `Super` + `F` | Toggle Fullscreen |
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| `Alt` + `Arrow Keys` | Move focus (Left, Right, Up, Down) |
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| `Ctrl` + `1-9` | Switch to Tag 1-9 |
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| `Alt` + `1-9` | Move window to Tag 1-9 |
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> **Warning:** Some default bindings rely on specific tools like `foot` (terminal) and `rofi` (launcher). Ensure you have them installed or update your `config.conf` to use your preferred alternatives.
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## Recommended Tools
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To get a fully functional desktop experience, we recommend installing the following components:
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| Category | Recommended Tools |
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| :--- | :--- |
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| Application Launcher | rofi, bemenu, wmenu, fuzzel |
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| Terminal Emulator | foot, wezterm, alacritty, kitty, ghostty |
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| Status Bar | waybar, eww, quickshell, ags |
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| Desktop Shell | Noctalia, DankMaterialShell |
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| Wallpaper Setup | swww, swaybg |
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| Notification Daemon | swaync, dunst, mako |
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| Desktop Portal | xdg-desktop-portal, xdg-desktop-portal-wlr, xdg-desktop-portal-gtk |
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| Clipboard | wl-clipboard, wl-clip-persist, cliphist |
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| Gamma Control / Night Light | wlsunset, gammastep |
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| Miscellaneous | xfce-polkit, wlogout |
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## Example Configuration
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Check out the [example configuration](https://github.com/DreamMaoMao/mango-config) by the creator of mangowm, including complete setups for mangowm, Waybar, Rofi, and more.
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```bash
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git clone https://github.com/DreamMaoMao/mango-config.git ~/.config/mango
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```
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## Next Steps
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Now that you are up and running, dive deeper into customizing mangowm:
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- [Configure Monitors](/docs/configuration/monitors) — Set up resolution, scaling, and multi-monitor layouts.
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- [Window Rules](/docs/window-management/rules#window-rules) — Define how specific applications should behave.
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- [Appearance](/docs/visuals/theming) — Customize colors, borders, gaps, and effects.
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