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execbar command
Same as exec, except if the first value return is a value be
tween 0-100, it will use that number for a bar. The size for the
bar is currently fixed, but that may change in the future.
tween 0-100, it will use that number for a bar. The size for
bars can be controlled via the default_bar_size config setting.
execgauge command
Same as exec, except if the first value return is a value be
Same as exec, except if the first value returned is a value be
tween 0-100, it will use that number for a gauge. The size for
the gauge is currently fixed, but you may change that for the
future conky release.
gauges can be controlled via the default_gauge_size config set
ting.
execgraph ("normal"|"log") (height),(width) (gradient colour 1) (gradi
ent colour 2) (scale) command
Same as execbar, but graphs values. Uses a logaritmic scale when
the log option is given (to see small numbers). Values still
have to be between 0 and 100.
have to be between 0 and 100. The size for graphs can be con
trolled via the default_graph_size config setting.
execi interval command
Same as exec but with specific interval. Interval can't be less
Same as exec but with specific interval. Interval can't be less
than update_interval in configuration. See also $texeci
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execigraph interval command
Same as execgraph, but takes an interval arg graphs values
Same as execgraph, but takes an interval arg and graphs values.
execigauge interval command
Same as execgauge, but takes an interval arg and gauges values.
execp command
Executes a shell command and displays the output in conky. warn
ing: this takes a lot more resources than other variables. I'd
ing: this takes a lot more resources than other variables. I'd
recommend coding wanted behaviour in C and posting a patch. This
differs from $exec in that it parses the output of the command,
so you can insert things like ${color red}hi!${color} in your
script and have it correctly parsed by Conky. Caveats: Conky
parses and evaluates the output of $execp every time Conky
differs from $exec in that it parses the output of the command,
so you can insert things like ${color red}hi!${color} in your
script and have it correctly parsed by Conky. Caveats: Conky
parses and evaluates the output of $execp every time Conky
loops, and then destroys all the objects. If you try to use any
thing like $execi within an $execp statement, it will function
thing like $execi within an $execp statement, it will function
ally run at the same interval that the $execp statement runs, as
it is created and destroyed at every interval.
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execpi interval command
Same as execp but with specific interval. Interval can't be less
than update_interval in configuration. Note that the output from
the $execpi command is still parsed and evaluated at every in
the $execpi command is still parsed and evaluated at every in
terval.
font (font)
Specify a different font. This new font will apply to the cur
rent line and everything following. You can use a $font with no
arguments to change back to the default font (much like with
Specify a different font. This new font will apply to the cur
rent line and everything following. You can use a $font with no
arguments to change back to the default font (much like with
$color)
freq (n)
Returns CPU #n's frequency in MHz. CPUs are counted from 1. If
Returns CPU #n's frequency in MHz. CPUs are counted from 1. If
omitted, the parameter defaults to 1.
freq_g (n)
Returns CPU #n's frequency in GHz. CPUs are counted from 1. If
Returns CPU #n's frequency in GHz. CPUs are counted from 1. If
omitted, the parameter defaults to 1.
freq_dyn (n)
Returns CPU #n's frequency in MHz (defaults to 1), but is calcu
lated by counting to clock cycles to complete an instruction.
lated by counting to clock cycles to complete an instruction.
Only available for x86/amd64.
freq_dyn_g (n)
Returns CPU #n's frequency in GHz (defaults to 1), but is calcu
lated by counting to clock cycles to complete an instruction.
lated by counting to clock cycles to complete an instruction.
Only available for x86/amd64.
fs_bar (height),(width) fs
Bar that shows how much space is used on a file system. height
Bar that shows how much space is used on a file system. height
is the height in pixels. fs is any file on that file system.
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gw_iface
Displays the default route's interface or "multiple"/"none" ac
Displays the default route's interface or "multiple"/"none" ac
cordingly.
gw_ip Displays the default gateway's IP or "multiple"/"none" accord
gw_ip Displays the default gateway's IP or "multiple"/"none" accord
ingly.
hddtemp dev, (host,(port))
Displays temperature of a selected hard disk drive as reported
by the hddtemp daemon running on host:port. Default host is
Displays temperature of a selected hard disk drive as reported
by the hddtemp daemon running on host:port. Default host is
127.0.0.1, default port is 7634.
head logfile lines (interval)
Displays first N lines of supplied text text file. If interval
is not supplied, Conky assumes 2x Conky's interval. Max of 30
Displays first N lines of supplied text text file. If interval
is not supplied, Conky assumes 2x Conky's interval. Max of 30
lines can be displayed, or until the text buffer is filled.
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hwmon (dev) type n
Hwmon sensor from sysfs (Linux 2.6). Parameter dev may be omit
ted if you have only one hwmon device. Parameter type is either
Hwmon sensor from sysfs (Linux 2.6). Parameter dev may be omit
ted if you have only one hwmon device. Parameter type is either
'in' or 'vol' meaning voltage; 'fan' meaning fan; 'temp' meaning
temperature. Parameter n is number of the sensor. See
temperature. Parameter n is number of the sensor. See
/sys/class/hwmon/ on your local computer.
iconv_start codeset_from codeset_to
Convert text from one codeset to another using GNU iconv. Needs
Convert text from one codeset to another using GNU iconv. Needs
to be stopped with iconv_stop.
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i2c (dev) type n
I2C sensor from sysfs (Linux 2.6). Parameter dev may be omitted
if you have only one I2C device. Parameter type is either 'in'
I2C sensor from sysfs (Linux 2.6). Parameter dev may be omitted
if you have only one I2C device. Parameter type is either 'in'
or 'vol' meaning voltage; 'fan' meaning fan; 'temp' meaning tem
perature. Parameter n is number of the sensor. See
perature. Parameter n is number of the sensor. See
/sys/bus/i2c/devices/ on your local computer.
i8k_ac_status
If running the i8k kernel driver for Inspiron laptops, displays
whether ac power is on, as listed in /proc/i8k (translated to
human-readable). Beware that this is by default not enabled by
If running the i8k kernel driver for Inspiron laptops, displays
whether ac power is on, as listed in /proc/i8k (translated to
human-readable). Beware that this is by default not enabled by
i8k itself.
i8k_bios
If running the i8k kernel driver for Inspiron laptops, displays
If running the i8k kernel driver for Inspiron laptops, displays
the bios version as listed in /proc/i8k.
i8k_buttons_status
If running the i8k kernel driver for Inspiron laptops, displays
If running the i8k kernel driver for Inspiron laptops, displays
the volume buttons status as listed in /proc/i8k.
i8k_cpu_temp
If running the i8k kernel driver for Inspiron laptops, displays
If running the i8k kernel driver for Inspiron laptops, displays
the cpu temperature in Celsius, as reported by /proc/i8k.
i8k_left_fan_rpm
If running the i8k kernel driver for Inspiron laptops, displays
the left fan's rate of rotation, in revolutions per minute as
If running the i8k kernel driver for Inspiron laptops, displays
the left fan's rate of rotation, in revolutions per minute as
listed in /proc/i8k. Beware, some laptops i8k reports these fans
in reverse order.
i8k_left_fan_status
If running the i8k kernel driver for Inspiron laptops, displays
If running the i8k kernel driver for Inspiron laptops, displays
the left fan status as listed in /proc/i8k (translated to human-
readable). Beware, some laptops i8k reports these fans in re
readable). Beware, some laptops i8k reports these fans in re
verse order.
i8k_right_fan_rpm
If running the i8k kernel driver for Inspiron laptops, displays
the right fan's rate of rotation, in revolutions per minute as
If running the i8k kernel driver for Inspiron laptops, displays
the right fan's rate of rotation, in revolutions per minute as
listed in /proc/i8k. Beware, some laptops i8k reports these fans
in reverse order.
i8k_right_fan_status
If running the i8k kernel driver for Inspiron laptops, displays
the right fan status as listed in /proc/i8k (translated to hu
man-readable). Beware, some laptops i8k reports these fans in
If running the i8k kernel driver for Inspiron laptops, displays
the right fan status as listed in /proc/i8k (translated to hu
man-readable). Beware, some laptops i8k reports these fans in
reverse order.
i8k_serial
If running the i8k kernel driver for Inspiron laptops, displays
If running the i8k kernel driver for Inspiron laptops, displays
your laptop serial number as listed in /proc/i8k.
i8k_version
If running the i8k kernel driver for Inspiron laptops, displays
If running the i8k kernel driver for Inspiron laptops, displays
the version formatting of /proc/i8k.
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ibm_temps N
If running the IBM ACPI, displays the temperatures from the IBM
If running the IBM ACPI, displays the temperatures from the IBM
temperature sensors (N=0..7) Sensor 0 is on the CPU, 3 is on the
GPU.
ibm_volume
If running the IBM ACPI, displays the "master" volume, con
If running the IBM ACPI, displays the "master" volume, con
trolled by the volume keys (0-14).
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if_empty (var)
if conky variable VAR is empty, display everything between
if conky variable VAR is empty, display everything between
$if_empty and the matching $endif
if_existing file (string)
if FILE exists, display everything between if_existing and the
matching $endif. The optional second paramater checks for FILE
containing the specified string and prints everything between
if FILE exists, display everything between if_existing and the
matching $endif. The optional second paramater checks for FILE
containing the specified string and prints everything between
$if_existing and the matching $endif.
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if_match expression
Evaluates the given boolean expression, printing everything be
Evaluates the given boolean expression, printing everything be
tween $if_match and the matching $endif depending on whether the
evaluation returns true or not. Valid expressions consist of a
left side, an operator and a right side. Left and right sides
are being parsed for contained text objects before evaluation.
evaluation returns true or not. Valid expressions consist of a
left side, an operator and a right side. Left and right sides
are being parsed for contained text objects before evaluation.
Recognised left and right side types are:
double: argument consists of only digits and a single dot.
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if_running (process)
if PROCESS is running, display everything $if_running and the
matching $endif. This uses the ``pidof'' command, so the -x
if PROCESS is running, display everything $if_running and the
matching $endif. This uses the ``pidof'' command, so the -x
switch is also supported.
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if_smapi_bat_installed (INDEX)
when using smapi, if the battery with index INDEX is installed,
display everything between $if_smapi_bat_installed and the
when using smapi, if the battery with index INDEX is installed,
display everything between $if_smapi_bat_installed and the
matching $endif
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if_updatenr (updatenr)
If it's the UPDATENR-th time that conky updates, display every
If it's the UPDATENR-th time that conky updates, display every
thing between $if_updatenr and the matching $endif. The counter
resets when the highest UPDATENR is reached. Example :
resets when the highest UPDATENR is reached. Example :
"{$if_updatenr 1}foo$endif{$if_updatenr 2}bar$endif{$if_updatenr
4}$endif" shows foo 25% of the time followed by bar 25% of the
4}$endif" shows foo 25% of the time followed by bar 25% of the
time followed by nothing the other half of the time.
imap_messages (args)
Displays the number of messages in your global IMAP inbox by de
fault. You can define individual IMAP inboxes seperately by
fault. You can define individual IMAP inboxes seperately by
passing arguments to this object. Arguments are: "host user pass
[-i interval] [-p port] [-e command] [-r retries]". Default port
is 143, default interval is 5 minutes, and default number of re
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ioscheduler disk
Prints the current ioscheduler used for the given disk name
Prints the current ioscheduler used for the given disk name
(i.e. e.g. "hda" or "sdb")
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loadgraph ("normal"|"log") (height),(width) (gradient colour 1) (gradi
ent colour 2) (scale)
Load1 average graph, similar to xload, with optional colours in
hex, minus the #. Uses a logarithmic scale (to see small num
Load1 average graph, similar to xload, with optional colours in
hex, minus the #. Uses a logarithmic scale (to see small num
bers) when you use "log" instead of "normal".
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mails (mailbox) (interval)
Mail count in the specified mailbox or your mail spool if not.
Both mbox and maildir type mailboxes are supported. You can use
a program like fetchmail to get mails from some server using
Mail count in the specified mailbox or your mail spool if not.
Both mbox and maildir type mailboxes are supported. You can use
a program like fetchmail to get mails from some server using
your favourite protocol. See also new_mails.
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seen_mails (maildir) (interval)
Number of mails marked as seen in the specified mailbox or mail
spool if not. Only maildir type mailboxes are supported, mbox
Number of mails marked as seen in the specified mailbox or mail
spool if not. Only maildir type mailboxes are supported, mbox
type will return -1.
unseen_mails (maildir) (interval)
Number of new or unseen mails in the specified mailbox or mail
spool if not. Only maildir type mailboxes are supported, mbox
Number of new or unseen mails in the specified mailbox or mail
spool if not. Only maildir type mailboxes are supported, mbox
type will return -1.
flagged_mails (maildir) (interval)
Number of mails marked as flagged in the specified mailbox or
mail spool if not. Only maildir type mailboxes are supported,
Number of mails marked as flagged in the specified mailbox or
mail spool if not. Only maildir type mailboxes are supported,
mbox type will return -1.
unflagged_mails (maildir) (interval)
Number of mails not marked as flagged in the specified mailbox
Number of mails not marked as flagged in the specified mailbox
or mail spool if not. Only maildir type mailboxes are supported,
mbox type will return -1.
forwarded_mails (maildir) (interval)
Number of mails marked as forwarded in the specified mailbox or
mail spool if not. Only maildir type mailboxes are supported,
Number of mails marked as forwarded in the specified mailbox or
mail spool if not. Only maildir type mailboxes are supported,
mbox type will return -1.
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replied_mails (maildir) (interval)
Number of mails marked as replied in the specified mailbox or
mail spool if not. Only maildir type mailboxes are supported,
Number of mails marked as replied in the specified mailbox or
mail spool if not. Only maildir type mailboxes are supported,
mbox type will return -1.
unreplied_mails (maildir) (interval)
Number of mails not marked as replied in the specified mailbox
Number of mails not marked as replied in the specified mailbox
or mail spool if not. Only maildir type mailboxes are supported,
mbox type will return -1.
draft_mails (maildir) (interval)
Number of mails marked as draft in the specified mailbox or mail
spool if not. Only maildir type mailboxes are supported, mbox
spool if not. Only maildir type mailboxes are supported, mbox
type will return -1.
trashed_mails (maildir) (interval)
Number of mails marked as trashed in the specified mailbox or
mail spool if not. Only maildir type mailboxes are supported,
Number of mails marked as trashed in the specified mailbox or
mail spool if not. Only maildir type mailboxes are supported,
mbox type will return -1.
mboxscan (-n number of messages to print) (-fw from width) (-sw subject
width) mbox
Print a summary of recent messages in an mbox format mailbox.
mbox parameter is the filename of the mailbox (can be encapsu
Print a summary of recent messages in an mbox format mailbox.
mbox parameter is the filename of the mailbox (can be encapsu
lated using '"', ie. ${mboxscan -n 10 "/home/brenden/some box"}
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Gauge that shows amount of memory in use (see cpugauge)
memgraph ("normal"|"log") (height),(width) (gradient colour 1) (gradi
memgraph ("normal"|"log") (height),(width) (gradient colour 1) (gradi
ent colour 2) (scale)
Memory usage graph. Uses a logarithmic scale (to see small num
Memory usage graph. Uses a logarithmic scale (to see small num
bers) when you use "log" instead of "normal".
memeasyfree
Amount of free memory including the memory that is very easily
Amount of free memory including the memory that is very easily
freed (buffers/cache)
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mixer (device)
Prints the mixer value as reported by the OS. Default mixer is
"vol", but you can specify one of the following optional argu
Prints the mixer value as reported by the OS. Default mixer is
"vol", but you can specify one of the following optional argu
ments: "vol", "bass", "treble", "synth", "pcm", "speaker",
"line", "mic", "cd", "mix", "pcm2", "rec", "igain", "ogain",
"line", "mic", "cd", "mix", "pcm2", "rec", "igain", "ogain",
"line1", "line2", "line3", "dig1", "dig2", "dig3", "phin",
"phout", "video", "radio", "monitor". Refer to the definition of
SOUND_DEVICE_NAMES in <linux/soundcard.h> (on Linux), <sound
SOUND_DEVICE_NAMES in <linux/soundcard.h> (on Linux), <sound
card.h> (on OpenBSD), or <sys/soundcard.h> to find the exact op
tions available on your system.
mixerbar (device)
Displays mixer value in a bar as reported by the OS. See docs
Displays mixer value in a bar as reported by the OS. See docs
for $mixer for details on arguments.
mixerr (device)
Prints the right channel mixer value as reported by the OS. See
Prints the right channel mixer value as reported by the OS. See
docs for $mixer for details on arguments.
mixerrbar (device)
Displays the right channel mixer value in a bar as reported by
Displays the right channel mixer value in a bar as reported by
the OS. See docs for $mixer for details on arguments.
mixerl (device)
Prints the left channel mixer value as reported by the OS. See
Prints the left channel mixer value as reported by the OS. See
docs for $mixer for details on arguments.
mixerlbar (device)
Displays the left channel mixer value in a bar as reported by
Displays the left channel mixer value in a bar as reported by
the OS. See docs for $mixer for details on arguments.
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if_mpd_playing
if mpd is playing or paused, display everything between
if mpd is playing or paused, display everything between
$if_mpd_playing and the matching $endif
nameserver (index)
Print a nameserver from /etc/resolv.conf. Index starts at and
Print a nameserver from /etc/resolv.conf. Index starts at and
defaults to 0.
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nvidia threshold temp ambient gpufreq memfreq imagequality
Nvidia graficcard support for the XNVCtrl library. Each option
can be shortened to the least significant part. Temperatures
Nvidia graficcard support for the XNVCtrl library. Each option
can be shortened to the least significant part. Temperatures
are printed as float, all other values as integer.
threshold: the thresholdtemperature at which the gpu slows down
@ -1450,25 +1455,25 @@ conky(1) conky(1)
pb_battery item
If running on Apple powerbook/ibook, display information on bat
tery status. The item parameter specifies, what information to
tery status. The item parameter specifies, what information to
display. Exactly one item must be specified. Valid items are:
status: Display if battery is fully charged, charging, discharg
ing or absent (running on AC)
percent: Display charge of battery in percent, if charging or
discharging. Nothing will be displayed, if battery is fully
percent: Display charge of battery in percent, if charging or
discharging. Nothing will be displayed, if battery is fully
charged or absent.
time: Display the time remaining until the battery will be fully
charged or discharged at current rate. Nothing is displayed, if
battery is absent or if it's present but fully charged and not
charged or discharged at current rate. Nothing is displayed, if
battery is absent or if it's present but fully charged and not
discharging.
platform (dev) type n
Platform sensor from sysfs (Linux 2.6). Parameter dev may be
omitted if you have only one platform device. Platform type is
either 'in' or 'vol' meaning voltage; 'fan' meaning fan; 'temp'
meaning temperature. Parameter n is number of the sensor. See
Platform sensor from sysfs (Linux 2.6). Parameter dev may be
omitted if you have only one platform device. Platform type is
either 'in' or 'vol' meaning voltage; 'fan' meaning fan; 'temp'
meaning temperature. Parameter n is number of the sensor. See
/sys/bus/platform/devices/ on your local computer.
@ -1483,13 +1488,13 @@ conky(1) conky(1)
pop3_used (args)
Displays the amount of space (in MiB, 2^20) used in your global
POP3 inbox by default. You can define individual POP3 inboxes
seperately by passing arguments to this object. Arguments are:
"host user pass [-i interval] [-p port] [-e command] [-r re
Displays the amount of space (in MiB, 2^20) used in your global
POP3 inbox by default. You can define individual POP3 inboxes
seperately by passing arguments to this object. Arguments are:
"host user pass [-i interval] [-p port] [-e command] [-r re
tries]". Default port is 110, default interval is 5 minutes, and
default number of retries before giving up is 5. If the password
is supplied as '*', you will be prompted to enter the password
is supplied as '*', you will be prompted to enter the password
when Conky starts.
@ -1507,14 +1512,14 @@ conky(1) conky(1)
scroll length (step) text
Scroll 'text' by 'step' characters showing 'length' number of
characters at the same time. The text may also contain vari
Scroll 'text' by 'step' characters showing 'length' number of
characters at the same time. The text may also contain vari
ables. 'step' is optional and defaults to 1 if not set. If a var
creates output on multiple lines then the lines are placed be
hind each other separated with a '|'-sign. Do NOT use vars that
change colors or otherwise affect the design inside a scrolling
text. If you want spaces between the start and the end of
'text', place them at the end of 'text' not at the front ("foo
creates output on multiple lines then the lines are placed be
hind each other separated with a '|'-sign. Do NOT use vars that
change colors or otherwise affect the design inside a scrolling
text. If you want spaces between the start and the end of
'text', place them at the end of 'text' not at the front ("foo
bar" and " foobar" can both generate "barfoo" but "foobar " will
keep the spaces like this "bar foo").
@ -1524,35 +1529,35 @@ conky(1) conky(1)
smapi (ARGS)
when using smapi, display contents of the /sys/devices/plat
form/smapi directory. ARGS are either '(FILENAME)' or 'bat (IN
DEX) (FILENAME)' to display the corresponding files' content.
This is a very raw method of accessing the smapi values. When
when using smapi, display contents of the /sys/devices/plat
form/smapi directory. ARGS are either '(FILENAME)' or 'bat (IN
DEX) (FILENAME)' to display the corresponding files' content.
This is a very raw method of accessing the smapi values. When
available, better use one of the smapi_* variables instead.
smapi_bat_bar (INDEX),(height),(width)
when using smapi, display the remaining capacity of the battery
when using smapi, display the remaining capacity of the battery
with index INDEX as a bar.
smapi_bat_perc (INDEX)
when using smapi, display the remaining capacity in percent of
the battery with index INDEX. This is a separate variable be
when using smapi, display the remaining capacity in percent of
the battery with index INDEX. This is a separate variable be
cause it supports the 'use_spacer' configuration option.
smapi_bat_power INDEX
when using smapi, display the current power of the battery with
index INDEX in watt. This is a separate variable because the
original read out value is being converted from mW. The sign of
the output reflects charging (positive) or discharging (nega
when using smapi, display the current power of the battery with
index INDEX in watt. This is a separate variable because the
original read out value is being converted from mW. The sign of
the output reflects charging (positive) or discharging (nega
tive) state.
smapi_bat_temp INDEX
when using smapi, display the current temperature of the battery
with index INDEX in degree Celsius. This is a separate variable
with index INDEX in degree Celsius. This is a separate variable
because the original read out value is being converted from mil
li degree Celsius.
@ -1597,36 +1602,36 @@ conky(1) conky(1)
The connection index provides you with access to each connection
in the port monitor. The monitor will return information for in
dex values from 0 to n-1 connections. Values higher than n-1 are
simply ignored. For the "count" item, the connection index must
simply ignored. For the "count" item, the connection index must
be omitted. It is required for all other items.
Examples:
${tcp_portmon 6881 6999 count} - displays the number of connec
${tcp_portmon 6881 6999 count} - displays the number of connec
tions in the bittorrent port range
${tcp_portmon 22 22 rip 0} - displays the remote host ip of the
${tcp_portmon 22 22 rip 0} - displays the remote host ip of the
first sshd connection
${tcp_portmon 22 22 rip 9} - displays the remote host ip of the
${tcp_portmon 22 22 rip 9} - displays the remote host ip of the
tenth sshd connection
${tcp_portmon 1 1024 rhost 0} - displays the remote host name of
the first connection on a privileged port
${tcp_portmon 1 1024 rport 4} - displays the remote host port of
the fifth connection on a privileged port
${tcp_portmon 1 65535 lservice 14} - displays the local service
${tcp_portmon 1 65535 lservice 14} - displays the local service
name of the fifteenth connection in the range of all ports
Note that port monitor variables which share the same port range
actually refer to the same monitor, so many references to a sin
gle port range for different items and different indexes all use
the same monitor internally. In other words, the program avoids
the same monitor internally. In other words, the program avoids
creating redundant monitors.
texeci interval command
Runs a command at an interval inside a thread and displays the
output. Same as $execi, except the command is run inside a
thread. Use this if you have a slow script to keep Conky updat
ing. You should make the interval slightly longer then the time
it takes your script to execute. For example, if you have a
script that take 5 seconds to execute, you should make the in
Runs a command at an interval inside a thread and displays the
output. Same as $execi, except the command is run inside a
thread. Use this if you have a slow script to keep Conky updat
ing. You should make the interval slightly longer then the time
it takes your script to execute. For example, if you have a
script that take 5 seconds to execute, you should make the in
terval at least 6 seconds. See also $execi.
@ -1635,8 +1640,8 @@ conky(1) conky(1)
rss url delay_in_minutes action item_num
Download and parse RSS feeds. Action may be one of the follow
ing: feed_title, item_title (with num par), item_desc (with num
Download and parse RSS feeds. Action may be one of the follow
ing: feed_title, item_title (with num par), item_desc (with num
par) and item_titles.
@ -1652,14 +1657,14 @@ conky(1) conky(1)
templateN (arg1) (arg2) (arg3 ...)
Evaluate the content of the templateN configuration variable
Evaluate the content of the templateN configuration variable
(where N is a value between 0 and 9, inclusively), applying sub
stitutions as described in the documentation of the correspond
ing configuration variable. The number of arguments is option
al, but must match the highest referred index in the template.
You can use the same special sequences in each argument as the
ones valid for a template definition, e.g. to allow an argument
to contain a whitespace. Also simple nesting of templates is
stitutions as described in the documentation of the correspond
ing configuration variable. The number of arguments is option
al, but must match the highest referred index in the template.
You can use the same special sequences in each argument as the
ones valid for a template definition, e.g. to allow an argument
to contain a whitespace. Also simple nesting of templates is
possible this way.
Here are some examples of template definitions:
@ -1668,7 +1673,7 @@ conky(1) conky(1)
template1 \1: ${fs_used \2} / ${fs_size \2}
template2 \1 \2
The following list shows sample usage of the templates defined
The following list shows sample usage of the templates defined
above, with the equivalent syntax when not using any template at
all:
@ -1681,7 +1686,7 @@ conky(1) conky(1)
time (format)
Local time, see man strftime to get more information about for
Local time, see man strftime to get more information about for
mat
@ -1690,23 +1695,23 @@ conky(1) conky(1)
tztime (timezone) (format)
Local time for specified timezone, see man strftime to get more
information about format. The timezone argument is specified in
similar fashion as TZ environment variable. For hints, look in
Local time for specified timezone, see man strftime to get more
information about format. The timezone argument is specified in
similar fashion as TZ environment variable. For hints, look in
/usr/share/zoneinfo. e.g. US/Pacific, Europe/Zurich, etc.
totaldown net
Total download, overflows at 4 GB on Linux with 32-bit arch and
Total download, overflows at 4 GB on Linux with 32-bit arch and
there doesn't seem to be a way to know how many times it has al
ready done that before conky has started.
top type, num
This takes arguments in the form:top (name) (number) Basically,
processes are ranked from highest to lowest in terms of cpu us
age, which is what (num) represents. The types are: "name",
"pid", "cpu", "mem", "mem_res", "mem_vsize", and "time". There
This takes arguments in the form:top (name) (number) Basically,
processes are ranked from highest to lowest in terms of cpu us
age, which is what (num) represents. The types are: "name",
"pid", "cpu", "mem", "mem_res", "mem_vsize", and "time". There
can be a max of 10 processes listed.
@ -1715,7 +1720,7 @@ conky(1) conky(1)
top_time type, num
Same as top, except sorted by total CPU time instead of current
Same as top, except sorted by total CPU time instead of current
CPU usage
@ -1737,9 +1742,9 @@ conky(1) conky(1)
upspeedgraph ("normal"|"log") (height),(width) (gradient colour 1)
(gradient colour 2) (scale) (net)
Upload speed graph, colours defined in hex, minus the #. If
scale is non-zero, it becomes the scale for the graph. Uses a
logarithmic scale (to see small numbers) when you use "log" in
Upload speed graph, colours defined in hex, minus the #. If
scale is non-zero, it becomes the scale for the graph. Uses a
logarithmic scale (to see small numbers) when you use "log" in
stead of "normal".
@ -1767,12 +1772,12 @@ conky(1) conky(1)
voffset (pixels)
Change vertical offset by N pixels. Negative values will cause
Change vertical offset by N pixels. Negative values will cause
text to overlap. See also $offset.
voltage_mv (n)
Returns CPU #n's voltage in mV. CPUs are counted from 1. If
Returns CPU #n's voltage in mV. CPUs are counted from 1. If
omitted, the parameter defaults to 1.
@ -1891,12 +1896,12 @@ conky(1) conky(1)
if_xmms2_connected
Display everything between $if_xmms2_connected and the matching
Display everything between $if_xmms2_connected and the matching
$endif if xmms2 is running.
eve api_userid api_key character_id
Fetches your currently training skill from the Eve Online API
Fetches your currently training skill from the Eve Online API
servers (http://www.eve-online.com/) and displays the skill
along with the remaining training time.
@ -1915,13 +1920,13 @@ conky(1) conky(1)
BUGS
Drawing to root or some other desktop window directly doesn't work with
all window managers. Especially doesn't work well with Gnome and it has
been reported that it doesn't work with KDE either. Nautilus can be
disabled from drawing to desktop with program gconf-editor. Uncheck
show_desktop in /apps/nautilus/preferences/. There is -w switch in
Conky to set some specific window id. You might find xwininfo -tree
useful to find the window to draw to. You can also use -o argument
been reported that it doesn't work with KDE either. Nautilus can be
disabled from drawing to desktop with program gconf-editor. Uncheck
show_desktop in /apps/nautilus/preferences/. There is -w switch in
Conky to set some specific window id. You might find xwininfo -tree
useful to find the window to draw to. You can also use -o argument
which makes Conky to create its own window. If you do try running Conky
in its own window, be sure to read up on the own_window_type settings
in its own window, be sure to read up on the own_window_type settings
and experiment.
SEE ALSO
@ -1932,11 +1937,11 @@ conky(1) conky(1)
#conky on irc.freenode.net
COPYING
Copyright (c) 2005-2009 Brenden Matthews, Philip Kovacs, et. al. Any
Copyright (c) 2005-2009 Brenden Matthews, Philip Kovacs, et. al. Any
original torsmo code is licensed under the BSD license (see LICENSE.BSD
for a copy). All code written since the fork of torsmo is licensed un
der the GPL (see LICENSE.GPL for a copy), except where noted different
ly (such as in portmon code, timed thread code, and audacious code
ly (such as in portmon code, timed thread code, and audacious code
which are LGPL, and prss which is an MIT-style license).
AUTHORS

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@ -696,15 +696,15 @@ Executes a shell command and displays the output in conky. warning: this takes a
.TP
\fB\*(T<\fBexecbar\fR\*(T>\fR \*(T<\fBcommand\fR\*(T>
Same as exec, except if the first value return is a value between 0-100, it will use that number for a bar. The size for the bar is currently fixed, but that may change in the future.
Same as exec, except if the first value return is a value between 0-100, it will use that number for a bar. The size for bars can be controlled via the default_bar_size config setting.
.TP
\fB\*(T<\fBexecgauge\fR\*(T>\fR \*(T<\fBcommand\fR\*(T>
Same as exec, except if the first value return is a value between 0-100, it will use that number for a gauge. The size for the gauge is currently fixed, but you may change that for the future conky release.
Same as exec, except if the first value returned is a value between 0-100, it will use that number for a gauge. The size for gauges can be controlled via the default_gauge_size config setting.
.TP
\fB\*(T<\fBexecgraph\fR\*(T>\fR \*(T<\fB("normal"|"log") (height),(width) (gradient colour 1) (gradient colour 2) (scale) command\fR\*(T>
Same as execbar, but graphs values. Uses a logaritmic scale when the log option is given (to see small numbers). Values still have to be between 0 and 100.
Same as execbar, but graphs values. Uses a logaritmic scale when the log option is given (to see small numbers). Values still have to be between 0 and 100. The size for graphs can be controlled via the default_graph_size config setting.
.TP
\fB\*(T<\fBexeci\fR\*(T>\fR \*(T<\fBinterval command\fR\*(T>
@ -716,7 +716,11 @@ Same as execbar, except with an interval
.TP
\fB\*(T<\fBexecigraph\fR\*(T>\fR \*(T<\fBinterval command\fR\*(T>
Same as execgraph, but takes an interval arg graphs values
Same as execgraph, but takes an interval arg and graphs values.
.TP
\fB\*(T<\fBexecigauge\fR\*(T>\fR \*(T<\fBinterval command\fR\*(T>
Same as execgauge, but takes an interval arg and gauges values.
.TP
\fB\*(T<\fBexecp\fR\*(T>\fR \*(T<\fBcommand\fR\*(T>

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@ -611,7 +611,7 @@
<option>command</option>
</term>
<listitem>
Same as exec, except if the first value return is a value between 0-100, it will use that number for a bar. The size for the bar is currently fixed, but that may change in the future.
Same as exec, except if the first value return is a value between 0-100, it will use that number for a bar. The size for bars can be controlled via the default_bar_size config setting.
<para></para></listitem>
</varlistentry>
@ -621,7 +621,7 @@
<option>command</option>
</term>
<listitem>
Same as exec, except if the first value return is a value between 0-100, it will use that number for a gauge. The size for the gauge is currently fixed, but you may change that for the future conky release.
Same as exec, except if the first value returned is a value between 0-100, it will use that number for a gauge. The size for gauges can be controlled via the default_gauge_size config setting.
<para></para></listitem>
</varlistentry>
@ -631,7 +631,7 @@
<option>("normal"|"log") (height),(width) (gradient colour 1) (gradient colour 2) (scale) command</option>
</term>
<listitem>
Same as execbar, but graphs values. Uses a logaritmic scale when the log option is given (to see small numbers). Values still have to be between 0 and 100.
Same as execbar, but graphs values. Uses a logaritmic scale when the log option is given (to see small numbers). Values still have to be between 0 and 100. The size for graphs can be controlled via the default_graph_size config setting.
<para></para></listitem>
</varlistentry>
@ -661,7 +661,17 @@
<option>interval command</option>
</term>
<listitem>
Same as execgraph, but takes an interval arg graphs values
Same as execgraph, but takes an interval arg and graphs values.
<para></para></listitem>
</varlistentry>
<varlistentry>
<term>
<command><option>execigauge</option></command>
<option>interval command</option>
</term>
<listitem>
Same as execgauge, but takes an interval arg and gauges values.
<para></para></listitem>
</varlistentry>