This Is the Best Linux Desktop Customization Tool You’ve Never Tried
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Summary
A newer tool than Conky, which has been a Linux staple for years, is EWW or ElKowar’s Wacky Widgets, a widget system allowing users to create and display personalised widgets on their Linux desktop, such as clocks, system monitors and weather info.
EWW is a standalone program written in Rust and uses its own configuration language called Yuck, made for defining widget layouts, and uses CSS styling for design.
While Conky is a lightweight system monitor that shows passive real-time information, EWW is a general widget toolkit, going beyond monitoring with added interactivity.
Users can build widgets that do more than display information, for example adjusting the volume or launching apps.
Setting up EWW can be difficult but rewarding, once you get started, with excellent documentation and a helpful community to assist users in their journey.
