The Pocket Dots field guide
Get to know
your desktop.
Start with installation, learn the controls, or find the configuration file you want to change.
Where shall we start?
START WITH THE BASICSInstall and get started.
Review what the installer changes, install Pocket and try the main controls.
Start with installationLearn the shortcuts.
Find the keys for opening panels, switching workspaces and moving windows.
Explore the shortcutsThe whole guide.
13 CHAPTERSStart here
An Arch Linux desktop with Hyprland, a Quickshell notch, wallpaper-based colours and a Pokémon team.
InstallationReview the installation plan, choose which phases to run and understand what the backup can restore.
Your first five minutesFind the launcher, choose a wallpaper and learn how to switch workspaces and open the team.
Make it yours
Open the desktop panels, use the everyday controls and switch between the attached notch and floating island.
Colours & wallpapersChoose a wallpaper, use your own images and see how pywal applies a shared palette across the desktop.
The launcherSearch applications, clipboard history, actions and open windows, or enter a calculation or timer.
Windows & workspacesSwitch between ten workspaces, move windows and use the workspace map or Stage Manager.
Your Pokémon teamConnect your GitHub account to a team of six Pokémon, choose a leader and control the desktop companion.
SettingsAdjust the appearance, save profiles and configure the launcher, displays, sound and other desktop controls.
Keep nearby
Look up Pocket's default bindings, filter by action or group, and find the configuration to change them.
Under the hoodFind the programs and configuration files behind the desktop, call the shell through IPC and manage its service.
TroubleshootingCheck services, shortcuts, colours, GitHub activity and hardware controls when something isn't working.
Credits & licencesSoftware, artwork and fonts used by Pocket, with their sources and licences.
Something not working?
Check the service, logs and common issues.