FICHA · MANJARO

slock

A simple screen locker for X

  • App
  • GUI
  • SECURITY
  • Launchable
official+codex · reviewed · May 29, 2026 description in en

Description

Locks an X session with a minimal screen locker so the desktop is not left openly accessible. It is useful for lightweight window-manager setups that do not include their own lock screen.

Screen lockers are security-sensitive. Test that it actually locks and unlocks correctly on your session, and keep a fallback login path in case keyboard layout or authentication setup causes problems.

How to run

slock

Commands: slock

Permissions

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