Add theme synchronization and laptop lid switch solutions

- Document comprehensive file-based theme management system for cross-application synchronization (tmux, nvim, terminal apps) using ~/.vim_theme
- Add laptop lid switch configuration to prevent sleep when lid is closed via systemd logind settings

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@@ -73,7 +73,60 @@ Synaptics scroll direction options:
# Theme switching issues # Theme switching issues
## Tmux and terminal not updating after theme switch ## Cross-application theme synchronization
**Issue:** Need to synchronize theme (light/dark) across tmux, nvim, and other terminal applications.
**Solution:** File-based theme management system using `~/.vim_theme`:
### Setup:
1. **Create theme switcher script** (`~/.config/tmux/themeswitch.sh`):
```bash
#!/bin/bash
if [ -f ~/.vim_theme ] && [ "$(cat ~/.vim_theme)" = "light" ]; then
tmux set -g @catppuccin_flavor "latte"
else
tmux set -g @catppuccin_flavor "mocha"
fi
```
2. **Add to tmux config** (`~/.config/tmux/tmux.conf`):
```bash
# Dynamic theme switching based on ~/.vim_theme file
run 'bash ~/.config/tmux/themeswitch.sh'
```
3. **Add to shell config** (`~/.zshrc`):
```bash
# Export THEME environment variable for nvim and other apps
if [ -f ~/.vim_theme ]; then
export THEME=$(cat ~/.vim_theme)
else
export THEME="dark" # default
fi
```
### Usage:
```bash
# Switch to light theme
echo "light" > ~/.vim_theme
# Switch to dark theme
echo "dark" > ~/.vim_theme
```
### Benefits:
-**Single source of truth:** `~/.vim_theme` file controls all applications
-**Automatic propagation:** New terminals inherit theme via shell config
-**No environment variable issues:** File-based approach avoids tmux env var propagation problems
-**Cross-application support:** nvim reads `$THEME`, tmux uses catppuccin flavors
### Limitations:
- **Tmux live reload:** Changes require tmux config reload or session restart
- **Workaround:** Use tmux-resurrect to quickly restore sessions after restart
## Legacy: Tmux and terminal not updating after theme switch
**Issue:** After running the theme switcher script, tmux sessions and existing terminals don't reflect the new theme until restarted. **Issue:** After running the theme switcher script, tmux sessions and existing terminals don't reflect the new theme until restarted.
@@ -81,10 +134,7 @@ Synaptics scroll direction options:
- Restart tmux sessions: `tmux kill-server && tmux` - Restart tmux sessions: `tmux kill-server && tmux`
- Open new terminal windows - Open new terminal windows
**TODO:** **Status:****Solved** - Use file-based theme management system above
- Investigate tmux theme reload without killing sessions
- Check if terminal emulator supports theme change signals
- Improve theme script to handle live theme updates
## Tmux window names showing hostname instead of command ## Tmux window names showing hostname instead of command
@@ -201,3 +251,20 @@ sudo setkeycodes 3a 14 # Map caps lock scancode to backspace keycode
``` ```
**Permanent fix:** Systemd service created at `/etc/systemd/system/caps-backspace.service` **Permanent fix:** Systemd service created at `/etc/systemd/system/caps-backspace.service`
## Laptop sleeps when lid is closed
Solution:
sudo nvim /etc/systemd/logind.conf
Uncomment and change these lines:
```
HandleLidSwitch=ignore
HandleLidSwitchExternalPower=ignore
HandleLidSwitchDocked=ignore
```
Then restart service:
`sudo systemctl restart systemd-logind`