Custom Waybar configuration for Niri with Gruvbox theming. Part of MHashir09/My-Linux-Dotfiles.

Note: I will be using Fedora so installation will be for fedora but you can refer to the official installation guide to find instructions for your own distribution.

sudo dnf install waybar

# For additional modules
sudo dnf install pulseaudio pavucontrol  # Audio control
sudo dnf install NetworkManager          # Network module
sudo dnf install bluez bluez-tools       # Bluetooth

# Enable COPR repository for Nerd Fonts
sudo dnf copr enable atim/nerd-fonts

# Install JetBrainsMono Nerd Font
sudo dnf install nerd-fonts-jetbrains-mono

Alternative font installation if not on fedora:

# Download manually from nerdfonts.com
mkdir ~/.fonts
cd ~/.fonts
wget https://github.com/ryanoasis/nerd-fonts/releases/download/v3.1.1/JetBrainsMono.zip
unzip JetBrainsMono.zip
fc-cache -fv

• Gruvbox Dark color scheme
• System monitoring (CPU, Memory, Disk)
• PulseAudio integration
• Network status
• Battery indicator (for laptops)
• System tray
• Niri workspace integration
• Date and time
• Custom styling

# Clone this repository
git clone https://github.com/MHashir09/My-Linux-Dotfiles/tree/main/waybar/.config/waybar ~/.config/waybar

# Start Waybar
waybar

If installing as part of the main dotfiles setup:

# This is handled automatically by the main installation guide
# See: https://github.com/MHashir09/My-Linux-dotfiles

~/.config/waybar/
├── config               # Main configuration
├── modules.json         # Modules configuration
├── colors.css           # colors
├── style.css            # Styling
├── scripts/             # Custom scripts
│   ├── main-menu.sh
│   ├── rofi-wifi-menu.sh
│   └── ...
└── README.md            # This file

• Workspaces - Niri workspace indicator
• Clock - Date and time
• CPU - CPU usage
• Memory - RAM usage
• Network - Connection status
• PulseAudio - Volume control
• Battery - Battery status (if available)
• Tray - System tray icons
• Custom modules - Various custom scripts

To learn more about waybar customization read: Official Wiki.

Refer to official configuration guide.

Edit ~/.config/waybar/config

Refer to official modules guide.

Edit ~/.config/waybar/modules.json

Refer to your favorite color palette's site for colors.

Edit ~/.config/waybar/colors.css

Refer to official styling guide.

Edit ~/.config/waybar/style.css

To learn about shell scripting, refer to this beginner-friendly guide.

1. Create script in ~/.config/waybar/scripts/
2. Make executable: chmod +x script-name.sh
3. Add to modules.json or refer it wherever you wanna use it

Note: Not needed if you are using my niri config

Add to ~/.config/niri/config.kdl:

spawn-at-startup {
    "waybar"
}

Comment out modules you don't need in config and modules.json.

• Based on Waybar: https://github.com/Alexays/Waybar
• Gruvbox colors: https://github.com/morhetz/gruvbox
• Part of My-Linux-Dotfiles ( MHIA ): https://github.com/MHashir09/My-Linux-Dotfiles

Issues and pull requests are welcome! Please ensure your contributions:

• Follow Gruvbox color scheme
• Are compatible with Niri
• Work on Fedora (and mention if Fedora-specific)
• Include documentation for new features

Free to use and modify. No attribution required but appreciated!