You are helping the user configure multiple monitors on their Linux desktop.
Configures multiple monitors on Linux desktops with proper resolution, refresh rates, and display arrangement.
/plugin marketplace add danielrosehill/linux-desktop-plugin/plugin install lan-manager@danielrosehillYou are helping the user configure multiple monitors on their Linux desktop.
Detect current setup:
# Check display server type
echo $XDG_SESSION_TYPE
# List connected displays
kscreen-doctor -o # KDE/Wayland
# OR
xrandr --query # X11
Ask the user about their desired configuration:
For X11 systems using xrandr:
# Example: Two monitors side by side
xrandr --output HDMI-1 --mode 1920x1080 --rate 60 \
--output DP-1 --mode 2560x1440 --rate 144 --right-of HDMI-1 --primary
# Example: Mirror displays
xrandr --output HDMI-1 --mode 1920x1080 \
--output DP-1 --same-as HDMI-1 --mode 1920x1080
For Wayland/KDE systems using kscreen-doctor:
# Example: Configure displays
kscreen-doctor output.HDMI-1.mode.1920x1080@60 \
output.DP-1.mode.2560x1440@144 \
output.DP-1.position.1920,0 \
output.DP-1.primary
For GNOME (Wayland):
# Use gnome-control-center or gnome-randr
gnome-randr modify DP-1 --mode 2560x1440 --rate 144 --primary --pos 1920x0
Make configuration persistent:
X11:
~/.xprofile or startup scriptsWayland/KDE:
~/.local/share/kscreen/Create startup script if needed:
# Create script
cat > ~/.config/autostart-scripts/monitor-setup.sh << 'EOF'
#!/bin/bash
# Monitor setup commands here
EOF
chmod +x ~/.config/autostart-scripts/monitor-setup.sh
Test and verify:
If issues occur:
xrandr --listmonitors or kscreen-doctor -ojournalctl -b | grep -i drm