Add calls to multiple desktop environment playbooks on workstations.

facts/general/package.yml

@@ -11,6 +11,8 @@
     ntp_server: chrony
     dig: dig
     neofetch: neofetch
+    lightdm: lightdm
+    sddm: sddm
 
 - name: General | Facts | Package | Parrot OS Fixes
   set_fact:

files/settings/i3.config

@@ -0,0 +1,209 @@
+# This file has been auto-generated by i3-config-wizard(1).
+# It will not be overwritten, so edit it as you like.
+#
+# Should you change your keyboard layout some time, delete
+# this file and re-run i3-config-wizard(1).
+#
+
+# i3 config file (v4)
+#
+# Please see https://i3wm.org/docs/userguide.html for a complete reference!
+
+set $mod Mod4
+
+# Font for window titles. Will also be used by the bar unless a different font
+# is used in the bar {} block below.
+font pango:monospace 8
+
+# This font is widely installed, provides lots of unicode glyphs, right-to-left
+# text rendering and scalability on retina/hidpi displays (thanks to pango).
+#font pango:DejaVu Sans Mono 8
+
+# Start XDG autostart .desktop files using dex. See also
+# https://wiki.archlinux.org/index.php/XDG_Autostart
+exec --no-startup-id dex --autostart --environment i3
+
+# The combination of xss-lock, nm-applet and pactl is a popular choice, so
+# they are included here as an example. Modify as you see fit.
+
+# xss-lock grabs a logind suspend inhibit lock and will use i3lock to lock the
+# screen before suspend. Use loginctl lock-session to lock your screen.
+exec --no-startup-id xss-lock --transfer-sleep-lock -- i3lock --nofork
+
+# NetworkManager is the most popular way to manage wireless networks on Linux,
+# and nm-applet is a desktop environment-independent system tray GUI for it.
+exec --no-startup-id nm-applet
+
+# Use pactl to adjust volume in PulseAudio.
+set $refresh_i3status killall -SIGUSR1 i3status
+bindsym XF86AudioRaiseVolume exec --no-startup-id pactl set-sink-volume @DEFAULT_SINK@ +10% && $refresh_i3status
+bindsym XF86AudioLowerVolume exec --no-startup-id pactl set-sink-volume @DEFAULT_SINK@ -10% && $refresh_i3status
+bindsym XF86AudioMute exec --no-startup-id pactl set-sink-mute @DEFAULT_SINK@ toggle && $refresh_i3status
+bindsym XF86AudioMicMute exec --no-startup-id pactl set-source-mute @DEFAULT_SOURCE@ toggle && $refresh_i3status
+
+# Use Mouse+$mod to drag floating windows to their wanted position
+floating_modifier $mod
+
+# move tiling windows via drag & drop by left-clicking into the title bar,
+# or left-clicking anywhere into the window while holding the floating modifier.
+tiling_drag modifier titlebar
+
+# start a terminal
+bindsym $mod+Return exec i3-sensible-terminal
+
+# kill focused window
+#bindsym $mod+Shift+q kill
+bindsym $mod+q kill
+
+# start dmenu (a program launcher)
+bindsym $mod+d exec --no-startup-id dmenu_run
+bindsym $mod+b exec --no-startup-id dmenu_run
+bindsym $mod+space exec --no-startup-id dmenu_run
+# A more modern dmenu replacement is rofi:
+# bindcode $mod+40 exec "rofi -modi drun,run -show drun"
+# There also is i3-dmenu-desktop which only displays applications shipping a
+# .desktop file. It is a wrapper around dmenu, so you need that installed.
+# bindcode $mod+40 exec --no-startup-id i3-dmenu-desktop
+
+# change focus
+bindsym $mod+j focus left
+bindsym $mod+k focus down
+bindsym $mod+l focus up
+bindsym $mod+semicolon focus right
+
+# alternatively, you can use the cursor keys:
+bindsym $mod+Left focus left
+bindsym $mod+Down focus down
+bindsym $mod+Up focus up
+bindsym $mod+Right focus right
+
+# move focused window
+bindsym $mod+Shift+j move left
+bindsym $mod+Shift+k move down
+bindsym $mod+Shift+l move up
+bindsym $mod+Shift+semicolon move right
+
+# alternatively, you can use the cursor keys:
+bindsym $mod+Shift+Left move left
+bindsym $mod+Shift+Down move down
+bindsym $mod+Shift+Up move up
+bindsym $mod+Shift+Right move right
+
+# split in horizontal orientation
+bindsym $mod+h split h
+
+# split in vertical orientation
+bindsym $mod+v split v
+
+# enter fullscreen mode for the focused container
+bindsym $mod+f fullscreen toggle
+
+# change container layout (stacked, tabbed, toggle split)
+bindsym $mod+s layout stacking
+bindsym $mod+w layout tabbed
+bindsym $mod+e layout toggle split
+
+# toggle tiling / floating
+bindsym $mod+Shift+space floating toggle
+
+# change focus between tiling / floating windows
+#bindsym $mod+space focus mode_toggle
+
+# focus the parent container
+bindsym $mod+a focus parent
+
+# focus the child container
+#bindsym $mod+d focus child
+
+# Define names for default workspaces for which we configure key bindings later on.
+# We use variables to avoid repeating the names in multiple places.
+set $ws1 "1 - CMD"
+set $ws2 "2 - WEB"
+set $ws3 "3 - PRG"
+set $ws4 "4"
+set $ws5 "5"
+set $ws6 "6"
+set $ws7 "7"
+set $ws8 "8"
+set $ws9 "9"
+set $ws10 "10"
+
+# switch to workspace
+bindsym $mod+1 workspace number $ws1
+bindsym $mod+2 workspace number $ws2
+bindsym $mod+3 workspace number $ws3
+bindsym $mod+4 workspace number $ws4
+bindsym $mod+5 workspace number $ws5
+bindsym $mod+6 workspace number $ws6
+bindsym $mod+7 workspace number $ws7
+bindsym $mod+8 workspace number $ws8
+bindsym $mod+9 workspace number $ws9
+bindsym $mod+0 workspace number $ws10
+
+# move focused container to workspace
+bindsym $mod+Shift+1 move container to workspace number $ws1
+bindsym $mod+Shift+2 move container to workspace number $ws2
+bindsym $mod+Shift+3 move container to workspace number $ws3
+bindsym $mod+Shift+4 move container to workspace number $ws4
+bindsym $mod+Shift+5 move container to workspace number $ws5
+bindsym $mod+Shift+6 move container to workspace number $ws6
+bindsym $mod+Shift+7 move container to workspace number $ws7
+bindsym $mod+Shift+8 move container to workspace number $ws8
+bindsym $mod+Shift+9 move container to workspace number $ws9
+bindsym $mod+Shift+0 move container to workspace number $ws10
+
+## Keep certain programs in certain tabs. ##
+assign [class="(?i)Navigator"] $ws2
+assign [class="(?i).*Firefox.*"] $ws2
+assign [class="(?i).*Brave.*"] $ws2
+
+assign [class="(?i).*VPN.*"] $ws10
+assign [class="(?i).*Mullvad.*"] $ws10
+
+# reload the configuration file
+bindsym $mod+Shift+c reload
+
+# restart i3 inplace (preserves your layout/session, can be used to upgrade i3)
+bindsym $mod+Shift+r restart
+
+# exit i3 (logs you out of your X session)
+bindsym $mod+Shift+e exec "i3-nagbar -t warning -m 'You pressed the exit shortcut. Do you really want to exit i3? This will end your X session.' -B 'Yes, exit i3' 'i3-msg exit'"
+bindsym $mod+Shift+q exit
+
+# resize window (you can also use the mouse for that)
+mode "resize" {
+        # These bindings trigger as soon as you enter the resize mode
+
+        # Pressing left will shrink the window’s width.
+        # Pressing right will grow the window’s width.
+        # Pressing up will shrink the window’s height.
+        # Pressing down will grow the window’s height.
+        bindsym j resize shrink width 10 px or 10 ppt
+        bindsym k resize grow height 10 px or 10 ppt
+        bindsym l resize shrink height 10 px or 10 ppt
+        bindsym semicolon resize grow width 10 px or 10 ppt
+
+        # same bindings, but for the arrow keys
+        bindsym Left resize shrink width 10 px or 10 ppt
+        bindsym Down resize grow height 10 px or 10 ppt
+        bindsym Up resize shrink height 10 px or 10 ppt
+        bindsym Right resize grow width 10 px or 10 ppt
+
+        # back to normal: Enter or Escape or $mod+r
+        bindsym Return mode "default"
+        bindsym Escape mode "default"
+        bindsym $mod+r mode "default"
+}
+
+bindsym $mod+r mode "resize"
+
+# Start i3bar to display a workspace bar (plus the system information i3status
+# finds out, if available)
+bar {
+        status_command i3status
+}
+
+## Startup Applications ##
+
+exec st
+#exec firefox-flatpak

local.yml

@@ -124,13 +124,21 @@
       - include_tasks: tasks/workstation/freebsd/software/gpu.yml
         when: ansible_system == "FreeBSD" and bsd_gpu == true
 
+      # Window Managers without true Desktop Environments #
+      - include_tasks: tasks/workstation/shared/software/dwm.yml
+
+      - include_tasks: tasks/workstation/linux/software/i3.yml
+
+      # Polished Desktop Environments #
       - include_tasks: tasks/workstation/freebsd/software/gnome.yml
         when: ansible_system == "FreeBSD"
 
       - include_tasks: tasks/workstation/linux/software/gnome.yml
         when: ansible_system == "Linux"
 
-      - include_tasks: tasks/workstation/shared/software/dwm.yml
+      - include_tasks: tasks/workstation/linux/software/cinnamon.yml
+
+      - include_tasks: tasks/workstation/linux/software/lxqt.yml
 
       # Software Tasks #
       - include_tasks: tasks/workstation/linux/software/packages.yml
@@ -171,6 +179,8 @@
 
       - include_tasks: tasks/workstation/shared/settings/services.yml
 
+      - include_tasks: tasks/workstation/linux/software/tlp.yml
+
       - include_tasks: tasks/workstation/shared/settings/templates.yml
 
       # Final Tasks (SLOW) #

tasks/general/acct_mgmt/users.yml

@@ -491,7 +491,7 @@
           ./prep.sh
         fi
 
-        BUILD_TIMESTAMP="`date`"
+        export BUILD_TIMESTAMP="`date`"
 
         docker compose build &&
         docker compose down &&
@@ -520,7 +520,7 @@
           ./prep.sh
         fi
 
-        BUILD_TIMESTAMP="`date`"
+        export BUILD_TIMESTAMP="`date`"
 
         docker compose pull &&
         docker compose build &&
@@ -572,7 +572,7 @@
           ./prep.sh
         fi
 
-        BUILD_TIMESTAMP="`date`"
+        export BUILD_TIMESTAMP="`date`"
 
         echo "*** Upgrading Images ***" &&
           docker compose pull &&
@@ -619,33 +619,7 @@
       alias docker-start="docker compose up -d && docker compose start"
       alias docker-prep="docker compose pull && docker compose build"
     alias_code_check: |
-      alias code-check='
-        echo "Checking ~/Code directory for git changes."
-        ls -d ~/Code/* | while read project; do
-          if [[ ! -d $project ]]; then
-            continue
-          fi
-          echo -e "\n*** `basename $project` ***"
-          cd $project
-          if [[ -d .git ]]; then
-            git ls-remote --exit-code --heads origin dev
-            dev_exists="$?"
-            if [[ "$dev_exists" == 0 ]]; then
-              git switch dev
-            elif [[ "$dev_exists" == 2 ]]; then
-              git switch main
-            else
-              echo "ERROR: Unknown status for dev_exists, '$dev_exists'."
-              continue
-            fi
-            git pull
-            git push
-          else
-            echo "Not a Git project, skipping!"
-          fi
-        done
-        echo -e "\nDone!"
-      '
+      alias code-check='git-check $HOME/Code'
       alias code-sync='code-check'
     alias_code_reset: |
       alias code-reset='

tasks/workstation/linux/software/cinnamon.yml

@@ -0,0 +1,24 @@
+---
+# 20260716 - Hyperling
+# Begin customizing Cinnamon's dconf similar to GNOME.
+
+# Favorites are handled in .config/cinnamon/spices/group*/*.json files.
+# Does not seem as easy as GNOME and its dconf settings.
+# Cinnamon does use some dconf though.
+
+- name: Workstation | Linux | Software | Cinnamon | Facts | Defaults
+  set_fact:
+    cinnamon_package: cinnamon
+
+- name: Workstation | Linux | Software | Cinnamon | Facts | Debian Derivitives
+  set_fact:
+    cinnamon_package: task-cinnamon-desktop
+  when: ansible_distribution in ("Debian", "Devuan")
+
+- name: Workstation | Linux | Software | Cinnamon | Install
+  package:
+    name:
+      - "{{ cinnamon_package }}"
+      - "{{ lightdm }}"
+    state: present
+    update_cache: yes

tasks/workstation/linux/software/i3.yml

@@ -0,0 +1,45 @@
+---
+# 20260716 - Hyperling
+# Add the setup for a simple i3 configuration. It´s pretty easy to use and
+# functions super well. Very easy to get going and does not need a whole lot of
+# work to change things around. Good alternative to DWM and so lightweight that
+# it doesn´t even matter if both are installed!!
+
+- name: Workstation | Linux | Software | i3 | Facts | General [1/2]
+  set_fact:
+    i3_package: i3
+    i3_config: "settings/i3.config"
+    i3_config_dir: "{{ user_user.home }}/.config/i3"
+
+- name: Workstation | Linux | Software | i3 | Facts | General [1/2]
+  set_fact:
+    i3_config_file: "{{ i3_config_dir }}/config"
+
+#- name: Workstation | Linux | Software | i3 | Facts | TBD
+#  set_fact:
+#    i3_package: i3-wm
+#  when: ansible_distribution in ("TBD")
+
+- name: Workstation | Linux | Software | i3 | Install
+  package:
+    name:
+      - "{{ i3_package }}"
+      - "{{ lightdm }}"
+    state: present
+    update_cache: yes
+
+- name: Workstation | Linux | Software | i3 | Config | Create Dir
+  ansible.builtin.file:
+    path: "{{ i3_config_dir }}"
+    state: directory
+    mode: '0755'
+    owner: "{{ user }}"
+    group: "{{ user }}"
+
+- name: Workstation | Linux | Software | i3 | Config | Copy File
+  copy:
+    src: "{{ i3_config }}"
+    dest: "{{ i3_config_file }}"
+    owner: "{{ user }}"
+    group: "{{ user }}"
+    mode: '0664'

tasks/workstation/linux/software/lxqt.yml

@@ -0,0 +1,20 @@
+---
+# 20260716 - Hyperling
+# Giving this DE a shot but not liking it as much as others.
+
+- name: Workstation | Linux | Software | LXQt | Facts | Defaults
+  set_fact:
+    lxqt_package: lxqt
+
+- name: Workstation | Linux | Software | LXQt | Facts | Debian Derivitives
+  set_fact:
+    lxqt_package: task-lxqt-desktop
+  when: ansible_distribution in ("Debian", "Devuan")
+
+- name: Workstation | Linux | Software | LXQt | Install
+  package:
+    name:
+      - "{{ lxqt_package }}"
+      - "{{ sddm }}"
+    state: present
+    update_cache: yes

tasks/workstation/linux/software/tlp.yml

@@ -0,0 +1,86 @@
+---
+# 20260716 - Hyperling
+# Attempt to save battery life by having a daemon tune the CPU and disable
+# unneeded components like USB, Bluetooth, WiFi, etc when not in use.
+
+## Variables ##
+
+- name: Workstation | Linux | Software | TLP | Facts
+  set_fact:
+    tlp: "tlp"
+    tlp_rdw: "tlp-rdw"
+    tlp_smart: "smartmontools"
+    tlp_config: "/etc/tlp.conf"
+    tlp_service: "tlp"
+    ppd_package: "power-profiles-daemon"
+    ppd_service: "power-profiles-daemon"
+    acf_package: "auto-cpufreq"
+    acf_service: "auto-cpufreq"
+
+## Conflicts ##
+
+#- name: Workstation | Linux | Software | TLP | Conflicts | Disable
+#  service:
+#    name: "{{ item }}"
+#    state: stopped
+#    enabled: false
+#  loop:
+#    - "{{ ppd_service }}"
+#    - "{{ acf_service }}"
+#  ignore_errors: yes
+
+- name: Workstation | Linux | Software | TLP | Conflicts | Remove
+  package:
+    name: "{{ ppd_package }} {{ acf_package }}"
+    state: absent
+
+## Install TLP + Associated Software ##
+
+- name: Workstation | Linux | Software | TLP | Install
+  package:
+    name:
+      - "{{ tlp }}"
+      - "{{ tlp_rdw }}"
+      - "{{ tlp_smart }}"
+    update_cache: yes
+
+## Configuration ##
+
+# Device choices:
+# - bluetooth
+# - nfc
+# - wifi
+# - wwan
+
+# Bluetooth and WiFi are not always used so disable on boot.
+# NFC and WWAN (cellular) are never used so always disable.
+
+- name: Workstation | Linux | Software | TLP | Config
+  lineinfile:
+    path: "{{ tlp_config }}"
+    regexp: '{{ item.key }}'
+    line: '{{ item.value }} # MANAGED BY ANSIBLE'
+    state: present
+    create: yes
+    backup: yes
+  loop:
+    - { "key": '^[\#]?DEVICES_TO_DISABLE_ON_STARTUP', "value": 'DEVICES_TO_DISABLE_ON_STARTUP="bluetooth nfc wifi wwan"'}
+      # Ensure these stay commented, once the device is booted the user is in control. #
+    - { "key": '^[\#]?DEVICES_TO_ENABLE_ON_STARTUP', "value": '#DEVICES_TO_ENABLE_ON_STARTUP=""'}
+    - { "key": '^[\#]?DEVICES_TO_ENABLE_ON_AC',      "value": '#DEVICES_TO_ENABLE_ON_AC=""'}
+    - { "key": '^[\#]?DEVICES_TO_DISABLE_ON_BAT',    "value": '#DEVICES_TO_DISABLE_ON_BAT=""'}
+      # Help preserve battery life by not fully charging. #
+    - { "key": '^[\#]?START_CHARGE_THRESH_BAT0', "value": '{{ "" if battery else "#" }}START_CHARGE_THRESH_BAT0=75'}
+    - { "key": '^[\#]?STOP_CHARGE_THRESH_BAT0',  "value": '{{ "" if battery else "#" }}STOP_CHARGE_THRESH_BAT0=80'}
+    - { "key": '^[\#]?START_CHARGE_THRESH_BAT1', "value": '{{ "" if battery else "#" }}START_CHARGE_THRESH_BAT1=75'}
+    - { "key": '^[\#]?STOP_CHARGE_THRESH_BAT1',  "value": '{{ "" if battery else "#" }}STOP_CHARGE_THRESH_BAT1=80'}
+
+## Enable + Start ##
+
+# Ensure the service is running and will run after reboot.
+
+- name: Workstation | Linux | Software | TLP | Enable + Start
+  service:
+    name: "{{ tlp_service }}"
+    state: started
+    enabled: true