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There are several ways to script window managers and file managers in Linux:

(and linux is the backend of Apple and Google’s O.S. cash grap ffffuuuuuuuuu)

Window Manager Scripting

1. xdotool: A versatile tool for simulating keyboard input and mouse activity, as well as manipulating windows[1]. It can be used with most window managers.

2. Specific Window Manager APIs:

3. Awesome WM: Offers a Lua-based API for scripting[1].

4. i3: Provides a command-line interface and IPC protocol for scripting[1].

5. x11fs: Exposes window state through a virtual filesystem, allowing for more control and flexibility in scripting[1].

File Manager Scripting

1. Command-line tools: Use built-in Linux commands like cp, mv, and rm in shell scripts to manage files[2].

2. File manager-specific scripting:

3. Nautilus (GNOME Files): Can be scripted using Python extensions[5].

4. Dolphin (KDE): Supports service menus and can be extended with shell scripts[5].

5. Custom file manager scripts: Create your own file manager using shell scripting and tools like fzf for fuzzy finding[3].

Integration Tips

1. Create .desktop files to add custom scripts to file manager context menus[5].

2. Use xdg-open to open files or directories with the default application from scripts[6].

3. Add startup scripts to ~/.xinitrc or ~/.xsession to run commands when your window manager loads[7].

4. Place scripts in ~/local/bin or another directory in your PATH to make them executable from anywhere[8].

By combining these techniques, you can create powerful automation workflows for both window and file management in Linux.

Citations:

[1] https://unix.stackexchange.com/questions/585011/which-window-managers-are-shell-scriptable

[2] https://thevaluable.dev/file-management-tools-linux-shell/

[5] https://unix.stackexchange.com/questions/673864/what-is-the-canonical-way-to-run-a-sh-from-file-manager

[6] https://askubuntu.com/questions/31069/how-to-open-a-file-manager-of-the-current-directory-in-the-terminal

[7] https://superuser.com/questions/659692/execute-script-after-the-window-manager-loads

[9] https://users.rust-lang.org/t/is-there-a-tiling-window-manager-for-linux-that-is-written-and-configurable-in-rust/44079