This page documents all keybindings configured in ~/.config/hypr/modules/binds.conf.
Modifier Keys
The configuration uses these modifier key variables defined in vars.conf:
| Variable | Key | Default |
|---|
$mainMod | Primary modifier | SUPER (Windows key) |
$ctrlMod | Control modifier | Control_L |
$altMod | Alt modifier | ALT_L |
Program Launchers
Launch your essential applications:
| Keybinding | Action | Application |
|---|
Super + Return | Open terminal | Kitty |
Super + E | Open file manager | Nemo |
Super + Space | Application launcher | Rofi |
Application Variables
These programs are defined in vars.conf and can be customized:
$terminal = kitty
$fileManager = nemo
$menu = rofi -show drun
$browser = brave
$lock = hyprlock
System Controls
| Keybinding | Action |
|---|
Super + Shift + R | Reload Hyprland configuration |
Super + M | Open logout menu (wlogout) |
Super + Shift + Q | Lock screen |
Super + F11 | Toggle fullscreen |
Window Management
Basic Window Operations
| Keybinding | Action |
|---|
Super + Q | Close active window |
Super + V | Toggle floating mode |
Super + F | Swap window with master |
Super + Shift + F | Focus master window |
Focus Movement (Vim-style)
Move focus between windows using Vim keybindings:
| Keybinding | Direction |
|---|
Super + H | Focus left |
Super + L | Focus right |
Super + K | Focus up |
Super + J | Focus down |
bind = $mainMod, h, movefocus, l
bind = $mainMod, l, movefocus, r
bind = $mainMod, k, movefocus, u
bind = $mainMod, j, movefocus, d
Move Windows
Move windows in the layout using Shift + Vim keys:
| Keybinding | Direction |
|---|
Super + Shift + H | Move window left |
Super + Shift + L | Move window right |
Super + Shift + K | Move window up |
Super + Shift + J | Move window down |
bind = $mainMod Shift, H, movewindow, l
bind = $mainMod Shift, J, movewindow, d
bind = $mainMod Shift, K, movewindow, u
bind = $mainMod Shift, L, movewindow, r
Resize Windows
Resize the active window using Control + Vim keys:
| Keybinding | Resize Action |
|---|
Control + H | Decrease width by 30px |
Control + L | Increase width by 30px |
Control + K | Decrease height by 30px |
Control + J | Increase height by 30px |
binde = $ctrlMod, h, resizeactive, -30 0
binde = $ctrlMod, l, resizeactive, 30 0
binde = $ctrlMod, k, resizeactive, 0 -30
binde = $ctrlMod, j, resizeactive, 0 30
The binde binding type allows you to hold the key for continuous resizing.
Workspace Navigation
Switch to Workspace
Switch between workspaces 1-10:
| Keybinding | Workspace |
|---|
Super + 1 | Workspace 1 |
Super + 2 | Workspace 2 |
Super + 3 | Workspace 3 |
Super + 4 | Workspace 4 |
Super + 5 | Workspace 5 |
Super + 6 | Workspace 6 |
Super + 7 | Workspace 7 |
Super + 8 | Workspace 8 |
Super + 9 | Workspace 9 |
Super + 0 | Workspace 10 |
bind = $mainMod, 1, workspace, 1
bind = $mainMod, 2, workspace, 2
# ... through 0
Move Window to Workspace
Move the active window to a specific workspace:
| Keybinding | Action |
|---|
Super + Shift + 1 | Move to workspace 1 |
Super + Shift + 2 | Move to workspace 2 |
Super + Shift + 3 | Move to workspace 3 |
Super + Shift + 4 | Move to workspace 4 |
Super + Shift + 5 | Move to workspace 5 |
Super + Shift + 6 | Move to workspace 6 |
Super + Shift + 7 | Move to workspace 7 |
Super + Shift + 8 | Move to workspace 8 |
Super + Shift + 9 | Move to workspace 9 |
Super + Shift + 0 | Move to workspace 10 |
bind = $mainMod Shift, 1, movetoworkspace, 1
bind = $mainMod Shift, 2, movetoworkspace, 2
# ... through 0
Special Workspace (Scratchpad)
The “magic” workspace acts as a scratchpad for temporary windows:
| Keybinding | Action |
|---|
Super + Tab | Toggle special workspace visibility |
Super + Shift + Tab | Move active window to special workspace |
bind = $mainMod, TAB, togglespecialworkspace, magic
bind = $mainMod SHIFT, TAB, movetoworkspace, special:magic
Use the special workspace to hide windows you need quick access to, like a music player or chat application.
Mouse Bindings
| Mouse Action | Result |
|---|
Super + Scroll Up | Next workspace |
Super + Scroll Down | Previous workspace |
bind = $mainMod, mouse_down, workspace, e+1
bind = $mainMod, mouse_up, workspace, e-1
Window Manipulation
| Mouse Action | Result |
|---|
Super + Left Click + Drag | Move window |
Super + Right Click + Drag | Resize window |
bindm = $mainMod, mouse:272, movewindow
bindm = $mainMod, mouse:273, resizewindow
Audio Controls
Media keys for volume control:
| Keybinding | Action |
|---|
XF86AudioRaiseVolume | Increase volume by 5% |
XF86AudioLowerVolume | Decrease volume by 5% |
XF86AudioMute | Toggle mute |
bindel = , XF86AudioRaiseVolume, exec, wpctl set-volume -l 1 @DEFAULT_AUDIO_SINK@ 5%+
bindel = , XF86AudioLowerVolume, exec, wpctl set-volume @DEFAULT_AUDIO_SINK@ 5%-
bindel = , XF86AudioMute, exec, wpctl set-mute @DEFAULT_AUDIO_SINK@ toggle
The -l 1 flag limits volume to 100% to prevent audio distortion.
Screenshots
Take screenshots using Hyprshot and Satty:
| Keybinding | Action |
|---|
Print | Capture entire output, edit in Satty |
Super + Print | Select region, copy to clipboard |
Super + F12 | Select region, edit in Satty |
# Full screen with editor
bind = , Print, exec, hyprshot -m output --raw | satty --filename - --output-filename ~/Pictures/Screenshots/$(date '+%Y%m%d-%H%M%S').png
# Region to clipboard
bind = $mainMod, Print, exec, hyprshot -m region --clipboard-only
# Region with editor
bind = $mainMod, F12, exec, hyprshot -m region --raw | satty --filename - --output-filename ~/Pictures/Screenshots/$(date '+%Y%m%d-%H%M%S').png --copy-command wl-copy
~/Pictures/Screenshots/ with timestamp filenames.
Customizing Keybindings
To add or modify keybindings, edit ~/.config/hypr/modules/binds.conf:
# Basic syntax
bind = MODIFIERS, KEY, DISPATCHER, PARAMS
# Examples
bind = SUPER, B, exec, brave # Launch browser
bind = SUPER SHIFT, X, exec, ~/.local/bin/script.sh # Run script
bind = SUPER, P, togglesplit, # Toggle split direction
Common Dispatchers
exec - Execute a commandkillactive - Close the active windowworkspace - Switch to a workspacemovetoworkspace - Move window to workspacetogglefloating - Toggle floating/tiled modefullscreen - Toggle fullscreenmovefocus - Move focus (params: l, r, u, d)movewindow - Move window in layoutresizeactive - Resize active window
Binding Types
bind - Standard one-time activationbinde - Repeats when heldbindm - Mouse bindingbindel - Repeats and works on lock screen
For the complete list of dispatchers and binding options, see the Hyprland documentation.
After modifying keybindings, reload the configuration with Super + Shift + R.
Quick Reference Card
Most Used Keybindings
Programs:
Super + Return Terminal
Super + Space App Launcher
Super + E File Manager
Window:
Super + Q Close
Super + V Float
Super + F11 Fullscreen
Super + H/J/K/L Move Focus
Ctrl + H/J/K/L Resize
Workspaces:
Super + [1-9,0] Switch
Super + Tab Scratchpad
Super + Scroll Next/Prev
System:
Super + Shift + R Reload
Super + Shift + Q Lock
Super + M Logout Menu
See Also
