FICHA · MANJARO

xprintidle

Print the X server user idle time

  • cli-tool
  • COMMAND-LINE
  • Launchable
  • Runs in terminal
official+codex · reviewed · May 29, 2026 description in en

Description

Prints how long the current X11 user session has been idle. It helps scripts decide when to lock the screen, pause work, change status, or trigger automation based on keyboard and mouse inactivity.

It is a small read-only helper and does not lock the screen by itself. Privacy-sensitive automation should be designed carefully, because idle state can reveal user presence patterns.

How to run

xprintidle

Commands: xprintidle

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