i3 Manager FAQs

Question 1

What kind of i3 operations can I perform with i3 Manager?

Accepted Answer

You can retrieve the i3 window layout tree and workspace details, search for windows by title, class, or instance, and execute virtually any i3 window manager command programmatically. This includes moving, focusing, resizing, closing, and toggling window properties.

Question 2

What are the main benefits of using i3 Manager?

Accepted Answer

The primary benefit is significantly increased productivity and ease of use. By managing your i3 desktop with natural language commands, you can streamline complex window management tasks, reduce reliance on keyboard shortcuts, and integrate i3 control seamlessly into your AI-driven workflows.

Question 3

What is i3 Manager (ithreemcp)?

Accepted Answer

i3 Manager (also known as ithreemcp) is an MCP server that exposes the functionality of the i3 window manager, enabling natural language control via AI assistants. It allows you to manage your i3 desktop using conversational commands.

Question 4

What are the requirements to use i3 Manager?

Accepted Answer

You need the i3 window manager running with socket access. For building from source, Go 1.23+ is required. For natural language interaction, it's designed to integrate with MCP clients like ollmcp for seamless LLM interaction.

Question 5

How does i3 Manager enable natural language control for i3?

Accepted Answer

It acts as an MCP server, allowing compatible AI assistants (like those integrated with ollmcp) to interpret your natural language requests and translate them into specific i3 commands. This is done using its supported operations such as finding windows and executing i3 commands.

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