The KWin scripting API allows you to create custom scripts to control the behavior and appearance of windows in the KWin window manager. This can be particularly useful for automating tasks, creating custom window arrangements, or adding new functionality to your desktop environment.
Here's a basic outline of what you can do with the KWin scripting API:
1. **Window Management**: You can move, resize, and manipulate windows.
2. **Window Rules**: Apply specific rules to windows based on their properties.
3. **Effects**: Create custom window effects.
4. **Events**: Respond to various events like window creation, focus changes, etc.
Here’s an example of a simple KWin script that moves all new windows to a specific position on the screen:
```javascript
// This script moves all new windows to the top-left corner of the screen
workspace.clientAdded.connect(function(client) {
client.geometry = { x: 0, y: 0, width: client.geometry.width, height: client.geometry.height };
});
```
To use this script:
1. Save the script to a file, for example, `move_windows.js`.
2. Open System Settings and go to Window Management -> KWin Scripts.
3. Click on "Load Script File..." and select your script.
4. Enable the script.
For more detailed information, you can refer to the official [KWin Scripting documentation](https://develop.kde.org/docs/kwin/scripting/). This documentation provides comprehensive details on the available APIs, events, and properties you can use to create powerful and customized window management scripts.
