diff --git a/outerheaven.init3.home/.config/sway/sway/10-variables.conf b/outerheaven.init3.home/.config/sway/sway/10-variables.conf
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+### Variables
+# key bindings, preferred applications
+# NOTE: Mod1 = alt, Mod4 = Super key
+set $mod Mod4
+#set $mod Mod1
+set $left Left
+set $down Down
+set $up Up
+set $right Right
+
+set $menu exec fuzzel --log-level=error --log-no-syslog
+set $term kitty --directory $HOME
+#set $term tilix -w $HOME
+#set $term alacritty --working-directory ${HOME}
diff --git a/outerheaven.init3.home/.config/sway/sway/11-colors.conf b/outerheaven.init3.home/.config/sway/sway/11-colors.conf
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+# Constants
+# note: black was claimed as 'transparent' in the source where this was found
+#
+# nord colors from here: https://www.nordtheme.com/docs/colors-and-palettes
+set {
+    $white          #ffffff
+    $cyan           #00afd7
+    $acqua          #00d787
+    $wine           #72003e
+    $magenta        #af005f
+    $orange         #ff8700
+    $silver         #e4e4e4
+    $elegant        #1b1d1e
+    $black          #000000
+    $nord0          #2e3440
+    $nord1          #3b4252
+    $nord2          #434c5e
+    $nord3          #4c566a
+    $nord4          #d8dee9
+    $nord5          #e5e9f0
+    $nord6          #eceff4
+    $nord7          #8fbcbb
+    $nord8          #88c0d0
+    $nord9          #81a1c1
+    $nord10         #5e81ac
+    $nord11         #bf616a
+    $nord12         #d08770
+    $nord13         #ebcb8b
+    $nord14         #a3be8c
+    $nord15         #b48ead
+}
+
+# format:
+#  client.<class> <border> <background> <text> [<indicator> [<child_border>]]
+#
+# The default colors are:
+# ┌──────────────────┬─────────┬────────────┬─────────┬───────────┬──────────────┐
+# │      class       │ border  │ background │ text    │ indicator │ child_border │
+# ├──────────────────┼─────────┼────────────┼─────────┼───────────┼──────────────┤
+# │background        │ n/a     │ #ffffff    │ n/a     │ n/a       │ n/a          │
+# ├──────────────────┼─────────┼────────────┼─────────┼───────────┼──────────────┤
+# │focused           │ #4c7899 │ #285577    │ #ffffff │ #2e9ef4   │ #285577      │
+# ├──────────────────┼─────────┼────────────┼─────────┼───────────┼──────────────┤
+# │focused_inactive  │ #333333 │ #5f676a    │ #ffffff │ #484e50   │ #5f676a      │
+# ├──────────────────┼─────────┼────────────┼─────────┼───────────┼──────────────┤
+# │focused_tab_title │ #333333 │ #5f676a    │ #ffffff │ n/a       │ n/a          │
+# ├──────────────────┼─────────┼────────────┼─────────┼───────────┼──────────────┤
+# │unfocused         │ #333333 │ #222222    │ #888888 │ #292d2e   │ #222222      │
+# ├──────────────────┼─────────┼────────────┼─────────┼───────────┼──────────────┤
+# │urgent            │ #2f343a │ #900000    │ #ffffff │ #900000   │ #900000      │
+# ├──────────────────┼─────────┼────────────┼─────────┼───────────┼──────────────┤
+# │placeholder       │ #000000 │ #0c0c0c    │ #ffffff │ #000000   │ #0c0c0c      │
+# └──────────────────┴─────────┴────────────┴─────────┴───────────┴──────────────┘
+
+# Dracula colors:
+# client.focused          #6272A4 #6272A4 #F8F8F2 #6272A4 #6272A4
+# client.focused_inactive #44475A #44475A #F8F8F2 #44475A #44475A
+# client.unfocused        #282A36 #282A36 #BFBFBF #282A36 #282A36
+#
+# Garuda (distribution) colors:
+# client.focused          #608080 $nord2 $nord6 $nord7   $nord8
+# client.focused_inactive #608080 $nord0 $nord4 $nord3   $nord3
+# client.unfocused        #608080 $nord0 $nord4 $nord3   $nord3
+# client.urgent           #608080 $nord13 $nord0 $nord7   $nord13
+
+
+# last-used:
+# Garuda but tweaked: diff borders, nord alert/yellow
+#client.background       $black
+#client.focused          $nord2 $nord2 $nord6 $nord7   $nord8
+#client.focused_inactive $nord3 $nord0 $nord4 $nord3   $nord3
+#client.unfocused        $nord3 $nord0 $nord4 $nord3   $nord3
+#client.urgent           $nord12 $nord13 $nord0 $nord7   $nord13
+
+# xfce kind of look, from https://github.com/ayamir/nord-and-light/blob/master/.config/sway/config
+# client.focused          $nord10 $nord10 $nord1 $nord1   $nord10
+# client.focused_inactive $nord5 $nord5 $nord1 $nord5   $nord2
+# client.unfocused        $nord5 $nord5 $nord1 $nord5   $nord2
+# client.urgent           #7c818c #bf616a $nord1 #900000   #bf616a
+# client.placeholder      $black #0c0c0c $nord1 $black   #0c0c0c
diff --git a/outerheaven.init3.home/.config/sway/sway/12-displays.conf b/outerheaven.init3.home/.config/sway/sway/12-displays.conf
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+## workspace setup
+workspace 1 output $MON_CENTER
+workspace 2 output $MON_RIGHT
+workspace 3 output $MON_LEFT
+workspace 4 output $MON_RIGHT
+
+## configure displays
+# use the following page to identify the correct subpixel rendering methods
+# http://www.lagom.nl/lcd-test/subpixel.php
+# query display info: 'swaymsg -t get_outputs'
+# important notes:
+#   adaptive sync will cause some displays to flicker
+#   10-bit color breaks sharing of *that* display with 'xdg-desktop-portal-wlr'
+#   negative coords will make menus and some XWayland things behave poorly: base left-most display on 0,0
+
+# layout with 4k/center display at native res/scaling:
+output $MON_CENTER {
+    position 1440 400
+    resolution 3840x2160@159.975Hz
+    subpixel rgb
+#    render_bit_depth 10
+#    adaptive_sync on
+#    max_render_time 6
+}
+
+# trying left monitor with lower refresh rate, it's a little flaky going back to gdm
+output $MON_LEFT {
+    position 0 0
+    resolution 2560x1440@165.000Hz
+    subpixel vrgb
+    transform 270
+#    adaptive_sync on
+#    max_render_time 7
+}
+
+output $MON_RIGHT {
+    position 5280 400
+    resolution 3840x2160@159.975Hz
+    subpixel rgb
+#    max_render_time 6
+}
+
+# for mouse tracking in XWayland/games, ensure the center display is marked primary
+exec_always xrandr --output $MON_CENTER --primary
+
+# enable adaptive sync on capable displays - incapable are gracefully handled
+# output * adaptive_sync on
+# enabling here warrants enabling in '/etc/sway/sddm-greeter.config' as well; remember ~/git/workstation/ copy (if still relevant)
+
+# random-wallpaper script; using 'exec_always' allows for a new wallpaper on each config load
+exec_always ~/.config/sway/scripts/wallpaper.py --select unique ~/Pictures/wallpapers/mac
+# change '--mode single' to '--mode multiple' for a unique image per display
+
+# don't let floating windows get ridiculously large
+floating_maximum_size 1920 x 1080
diff --git a/outerheaven.init3.home/.config/sway/sway/13-assignments.conf b/outerheaven.init3.home/.config/sway/sway/13-assignments.conf
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+## config for assigning applications to specific workspaces/displays (see 'display.cfg')
+# see 'man 5 sway' CRITERIA for qualifying criteria
+
+# ensure unigine benchmarks run on main display
+assign [title="Unigine*" app_id=""] workspace 1
+assign [title="Steam Sign In" class="^(?i)Steam"] workspace 1
+
+#assign [app_id="work"] workspace work
+#assign [class="Virt-manager"] workspace control
+#assign [app_id="control"] workspace control
+assign [app_id="control"] workspace 3
+assign [app_id="scratch"] workspace 3
+
+# workspace 1/center/main monitor assignment
+# assign the pcsx2 game window here - main window goes to ws3 below
+assign [class="PCSX2" title="^.*(nterlaced|rogressive).*$"] workspace 1
+
+# workspace 2/right monitor assignment
+assign [app_id="kitty" title="stats"] workspace 2
+assign [app_id="nethogs"] workspace 2
+assign [app_id="btm"] workspace 2
+assign [app_id="ticker"] workspace 2
+assign [app_id="deluge"] workspace 2
+assign [app_id="Trezor Suite"] workspace 2
+assign [title="Cryptowatch"] workspace 2
+assign [app_id="mpv"] workspace 2
+assign [app_id="CiscoCollabHost"] workspace 2
+assign [app_id="audacious"] workspace 2
+assign [app_id="com.belmoussaoui.Authenticator"] workspace 2
+assign [app_id="gnome-system-monitor"] workspace 2
+assign [app_id="imv"] workspace 2
+assign [app_id="org.strawberrymusicplayer.strawberry"] workspace 2
+assign [app_id="rhythmbox"] workspace 2
+assign [app_id="python" title="^(?i)vorta.*$"] workspace 2
+# vscodium, weird name - commented out, like it to go wherever when not (fractional) scaling 4k display on wayland
+#assign [app_id="codium-url-handler"] workspace 2
+
+# workspace 3/left (vertical) monitor assignment
+assign [app_id="pavucontrol"] workspace 3
+assign [app_id="thunderbird"] workspace 3
+assign [app_id="evolution"] workspace 3
+assign [app_id="org.kde.quassel"] workspace 3
+assign [app_id="[Dd]iscord"] workspace 3
+assign [class="[Dd]iscord"] workspace 3
+# two ways for Slack, xwayland and native wayland - also covers non-native app (eg: browser)
+assign [app_id="Slack"] workspace 3
+assign [title="Slack.*"] workspace 3
+assign [app_id="Element"] workspace 3
+assign [title="Element.*" app_id=""] workspace 3
+assign [class="[Ss]ignal"] workspace 3
+assign [app_id="[Ss]ignal"] workspace 3
+assign [title="Wine System Tray" class="steam_app_.*$"] workspace 3
+# move main pcsx2 window and the log to the third/left-most workspace
+assign [class="PCSX2" title="PCSX2  .*$"] workspace 3
+assign [class="PCSX2" title="PCSX2 Program Log"] workspace 3
+assign [app_id="transmission-gtk"] workspace 3
+
+# move work-related firefox windows to 'work' workspace, #4
+assign [app_id="work-firefox"] workspace 4
+
+# move steam windows around
+#  want it in the default workspace of another display
+#  on xwayland Steam windows render at 1 FPS if *all* windows aren't visible
+#  fixed in 2023 beta update
+# assign [title="Steam Big Picture Mode" class="[Ss]team"] workspace 1
+assign [title="Friends List.*" class="[Ss]team"] workspace 3
+# assign [title="[Ss]team" class="[Ss]team"] workspace 2
diff --git a/outerheaven.init3.home/.config/sway/sway/14-input.conf b/outerheaven.init3.home/.config/sway/sway/14-input.conf
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+## input cfg; eg: mouse, keyboard, touchpad
+# see `man 5 sway-input` for more information
+# query: swaymsg -t get_inputs
+
+# specific devices are used in an attempt to fix Firefox crashing on config reloads
+# presumably due to it capturing a bunch of devices that aren't related
+# alts:
+#   set $mouse type:pointer
+#   set $keyboard type:keyboard
+
+# make keyboard go faaast, turn on numlock, and set US layout
+# input "9456:8346:Metadot_-_Das_Keyboard_DK5QS" {
+input "9456:8353:Das_Keyboard_Das_Keyboard_6_Pro" {
+  repeat_delay 250
+  repeat_rate 40
+  xkb_numlock enabled
+  xkb_layout us
+}
+
+input "1133:16519:Logitech_G903_LS" {
+# disable mouse acceleration (enabled by default; to set it manually, use "adaptive" instead of "flat")
+    accel_profile "flat"
+# set mouse sensitivity (between -1 and 1)
+    pointer_accel 0.0
+}
+
+# try to cater to laptops with touchpads
+input "type:touchpad" {
+    left_handed enabled
+    tap enabled
+    natural_scroll disabled
+    dwt enabled
+}
diff --git a/outerheaven.init3.home/.config/sway/sway/15-keybinds.conf b/outerheaven.init3.home/.config/sway/sway/15-keybinds.conf
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+### Key bindings
+#
+# Basics:
+#
+#
+    # Start a terminal
+    bindsym $mod+Return exec $term
+    bindsym $mod+KP_Enter exec $term
+
+    # Kill focused window
+    bindsym $mod+Shift+q kill
+
+    # Start your launcher
+    bindsym $mod+d exec $menu
+
+    # Reload the configuration file
+    bindsym $mod+Shift+c reload
+
+    # logout
+    bindsym $mod+Shift+e exec swaynag -t warning -m 'Do you really want to log out?' -b 'Yes, exit sway' 'swaymsg exit'
+
+    # lock screen - alt+l and super+l
+    bindsym --no-repeat Mod1+l exec ${HOME}/.config/sway/scripts/locker.py
+    bindsym --no-repeat Mod4+l exec ${HOME}/.config/sway/scripts/locker.py
+#
+# Moving around:
+#
+    # Move focus around
+    bindsym $mod+$left focus left
+    bindsym $mod+$down focus down
+    bindsym $mod+$up focus up
+    bindsym $mod+$right focus right
+    # Move windows around
+    bindsym $mod+Shift+$left move left
+    bindsym $mod+Shift+$down move down
+    bindsym $mod+Shift+$up move up
+    bindsym $mod+Shift+$right move right
+    # Cycle between workspaces
+    bindsym $mod+control+Right workspace next
+    bindsym $mod+control+Left workspace prev
+
+#
+# Workspaces:
+#
+    # Switch to workspace
+    bindsym $mod+1 workspace 1
+    bindsym $mod+2 workspace 2
+    bindsym $mod+3 workspace 3
+    bindsym $mod+4 workspace 4
+    bindsym $mod+5 workspace 5
+    bindsym $mod+6 workspace 6
+    bindsym $mod+7 workspace 7
+    bindsym $mod+8 workspace 8
+    bindsym $mod+9 workspace 9
+    bindsym $mod+0 workspace 10
+    # Move focused container to workspace
+    bindsym $mod+Shift+1 move container to workspace 1
+    bindsym $mod+Shift+2 move container to workspace 2
+    bindsym $mod+Shift+3 move container to workspace 3
+    bindsym $mod+Shift+4 move container to workspace 4
+    bindsym $mod+Shift+5 move container to workspace 5
+    bindsym $mod+Shift+6 move container to workspace 6
+    bindsym $mod+Shift+7 move container to workspace 7
+    bindsym $mod+Shift+8 move container to workspace 8
+    bindsym $mod+Shift+9 move container to workspace 9
+    bindsym $mod+Shift+0 move container to workspace 10
+    # Note: workspaces can have any name you want, not just numbers.
+    # We just use 1-10 as the default.
+#
+# Layout stuff:
+#
+    # You can "split" the current object of your focus with
+    # $mod+b or $mod+v, for horizontal and vertical splits
+    # respectively.
+    bindsym $mod+b splith
+    bindsym $mod+v splitv
+
+    # Switch the current container between different layout styles
+    bindsym $mod+s layout stacking
+    bindsym $mod+w layout tabbed
+    bindsym $mod+e layout toggle split
+
+    # Make the current focus fullscreen
+    bindsym $mod+f fullscreen
+
+    # Toggle the current focus between tiling and floating mode
+    bindsym $mod+Shift+space floating toggle
+
+    # Swap focus between the tiling area and the floating area
+    bindsym $mod+space focus mode_toggle
+
+    # Move focus to the parent container
+    bindsym $mod+a focus parent
+#
+# Scratchpad:
+#
+    # Sway has a "scratchpad", which is a bag of holding for windows.
+    # You can send windows there and get them back later.
+
+    # Move the currently focused window to the scratchpad
+    bindsym $mod+Shift+minus move scratchpad
+
+    # Show the next scratchpad window or hide the focused scratchpad window.
+    # If there are multiple scratchpad windows, this command cycles through them.
+    bindsym $mod+minus scratchpad show
+#
+# Resizing containers:
+#
+mode "resize" {
+    # left will shrink the containers width
+    # right will grow the containers width
+    # up will shrink the containers height
+    # down will grow the containers height
+    bindsym $left resize shrink width 20px
+    bindsym $down resize grow height 20px
+    bindsym $up resize shrink height 20px
+    bindsym $right resize grow width 20px
+
+    # Return to default mode
+    bindsym Return mode "default"
+    bindsym Escape mode "default"
+}
+bindsym $mod+r mode "resize"
+
+#
+# Screenshots:
+#
+    bindsym --no-repeat Print exec "~/.config/sway/scripts/screenshot.py region"
+    bindsym --no-repeat Shift+Print exec "~/.config/sway/scripts/screenshot.py window"
+
+#
+# Media Control:
+# note: only coverage for the two media keys and knob on the Das 5QS keyboard
+# for the rest, see:
+#   https://wiki.archlinux.org/title/Sway#Custom_keybindings
+#   first, set up some aliases for brevity
+#   ... expect title/body to follow as two more strings
+    set $media-notify exec notify-send --urgency normal --expire-time 1000 --transient
+    bindsym --locked XF86AudioPlay $media-notify --icon /usr/share/icons/breeze-dark/status/22/media-playback-playing.svg 'Media Playback' 'Play state toggled'; exec playerctl play-pause
+    bindsym --locked XF86AudioNext $media-notify --icon /usr/share/icons/breeze-dark/actions/32/go-next.svg 'Media Playback' 'Skipped to the next track'; exec playerctl next
+#    bindsym --locked XF86AudioRaiseVolume exec ~/.config/sway/scripts/volume.py raise 1
+#    bindsym --locked XF86AudioLowerVolume exec ~/.config/sway/scripts/volume.py lower 1
+# weird problem with knobs on the DAC and keyboard competing for this keybind, even though the DAC should only manage itself...
+# instead, bind them to exec echo to prevent '438u' spam 
+    bindsym XF86AudioRaiseVolume nop
+    bindsym XF86AudioLowerVolume nop
+    bindsym --locked XF86AudioMute $media-notify --icon /usr/share/icons/breeze-dark/status/22/audio-volume-muted.svg 'Volume adjustment' 'Mute toggled'; exec pactl set-sink-mute @DEFAULT_SINK@ toggle
diff --git a/outerheaven.init3.home/.config/sway/sway/16-for_windows.conf b/outerheaven.init3.home/.config/sway/sway/16-for_windows.conf
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+## per-window preferences
+# eg: title format, floating, opacity
+#
+# add app_id to window title
+# styling requires pango be enabled in the font of the main config
+#   for_window [title="."] title_format "<b>%title</b> (%app_id)"
+#
+# very-generic titles will benefit from anchors (^...$) - it's effectively a wildcard otherwise
+#
+# for_window [shell="xdg_shell"] title_format "<b>%title</b> <i>(%app_id)</i>"
+# commented out the above to only expose xwayland things and reduce repetition in titles
+for_window [shell="xwayland"] title_format "<span> %title <i>[X11]</i> </span>"
+
+# added 3/17/2023: enable CSDs for floating windows - client side decorations
+for_window [floating] border csd; sticky enable
+
+# make polkit, file managers, and other dialog prompts float
+#  - no longer a fullscreen-ish window
+#  - 'sticky'; follows across workspaces
+#  - has csd for potential shadows/etc
+# gnome polkit segfaults sometimes when needed (eg: stopping a service as regular user), don't use it
+for_window [app_id="xfce-polkit"] floating enable; sticky enable
+for_window [app_id="lxqt-policykit-agent"] floating enable; sticky enable
+for_window [app_id="thunar"] floating enable; sticky enable; border normal
+for_window [app_id="solaar"] floating enable; sticky enable; border normal
+for_window [app_id="nm-connection-editor"] floating enable; sticky enable; border csd
+
+# common things that should float, also made sticky
+# snippet from gentoo wiki for Sway: https://wiki.gentoo.org/wiki/Sway#Automatic_floating_windows
+for_window [window_role="pop-up"] floating enable; sticky enable
+for_window [window_role="bubble"] floating enable; sticky enable
+for_window [window_role="dialog"] floating enable; sticky enable
+for_window [window_role="task_dialog"] floating enable; sticky enable
+for_window [window_role="About"] floating enable; sticky enable
+for_window [window_type="menu"] floating enable; sticky enable
+for_window [window_type="dialog"] floating enable; sticky enable
+for_window [app_id="org.kde.elisa" title="Configure.*$"] sticky enable; floating enable
+for_window [app_id="albert"] floating enable; border none
+for_window [app_id="com.github.gi_lom.dialect"] floating enable
+# make Discord file open windows only float - specifically cased app_id and no title
+for_window [app_id="Discord" title=""] floating enable
+for_window [app_id="org.gnome.Calculator"] floating enable
+# for_window [app_id="org.gnome.Calendar"] floating enable
+for_window [app_id="org.kde.dolphin"] floating enable; border normal
+for_window [app_id="org.mozilla.firefox" title="^About( Mozilla)? Firefox$"] floating enable; sticky enable; border normal
+for_window [app_id="org.mozilla.firefox" title="^Library$"] floating enable; sticky enable; border normal
+for_window [app_id="thunderbird" title="^About Mozilla Thunderbird$"] floating enable; sticky enable
+for_window [class="XEyes" title="xeyes"] floating enable; border none
+
+# make the main pcsx2 window float -- the double spacing is significant
+for_window [class="PCSX2" title="PCSX2  .*$"] floating enable
+
+# make mpv / other windows sticky, appear on any workspace on that output
+for_window [app_id=mpv] sticky enable; border csd
+
+# get rid of annoying webex popup
+for_window [app_id="org.mozilla.firefox" title="Firefox — Sharing Indicator"] kill
+
+# mark wayland/xwayland browser windows, to inhibit idle when fullscreen
+#for_window [class="Chromium-browser"] mark Browser
+#for_window [class="Brave-browser"] mark Browser
+#for_window [class="firefox"]  mark Browser
+#for_window [class="work-firefox"]  mark Browser
+#for_window [app_id="Chromium-browser"] mark Browser
+#for_window [app_id="brave-browser"] mark Browser
+#for_window [app_id="firefox"] mark Browser
+#for_window [app_id="org.mozilla.firefox"] mark Browser
+#for_window [app_id="work-firefox"] mark Browser
+
+# CS2 is floating for some reason, stop it
+for_window [class="cs2" title="Counter-Strike 2"] floating disable; fullscreen enable; border none; max_render_time off
+
+# inhibit scrensaver for fullscreen browser windows
+#for_window [con_mark="Browser"] {
+#    inhibit_idle fullscreen
+#    max_render_time off
+#}
+
+# misc Steam fixes, also from Gentoo wiki (link above)
+for_window [class="^Steam$" title="^Settings$"] floating enable; sticky enable
+for_window [class="steam" title="Steam Settings"] floating enable; sticky enable
+for_window [class="^Steam$" title="^Steam - Self Updater$"] floating enable; sticky enable
+for_window [class="^Steam$" title="^Screenshot Uploader$"] floating enable; sticky enable
+for_window [class="^Steam$" title="^Steam Guard - Computer Authorization Required$"] floating enable; sticky enable
diff --git a/outerheaven.init3.home/.config/sway/sway/50-rules-browser.conf b/outerheaven.init3.home/.config/sway/sway/50-rules-browser.conf
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..e69de29
diff --git a/outerheaven.init3.home/.config/sway/sway/60-bindings-media.conf b/outerheaven.init3.home/.config/sway/sway/60-bindings-media.conf
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..e69de29
diff --git a/outerheaven.init3.home/.config/sway/sway/60-bindings-screenshot.conf b/outerheaven.init3.home/.config/sway/sway/60-bindings-screenshot.conf
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..e69de29
diff --git a/outerheaven.init3.home/.config/sway/sway/60-bindings-volume.conf b/outerheaven.init3.home/.config/sway/sway/60-bindings-volume.conf
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..e69de29
diff --git a/outerheaven.init3.home/.config/sway/sway/65-mode-passthrough.conf b/outerheaven.init3.home/.config/sway/sway/65-mode-passthrough.conf
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..e69de29
diff --git a/outerheaven.init3.home/.config/sway/sway/90-bar.conf b/outerheaven.init3.home/.config/sway/sway/90-bar.conf
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..b58b85e
--- /dev/null
+++ b/outerheaven.init3.home/.config/sway/sway/90-bar.conf
@@ -0,0 +1,6 @@
+#
+## Status Bar:
+#
+bar {
+    swaybar_command waybar
+}
diff --git a/outerheaven.init3.home/.config/sway/sway/90-swayidle.conf b/outerheaven.init3.home/.config/sway/sway/90-swayidle.conf
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..e69de29
diff --git a/outerheaven.init3.home/.config/sway/sway/95-autostart-policykit-agent.conf b/outerheaven.init3.home/.config/sway/sway/95-autostart-policykit-agent.conf
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..e69de29
diff --git a/outerheaven.init3.home/.config/sway/sway/config b/outerheaven.init3.home/.config/sway/sway/config
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..c7a2525
--- /dev/null
+++ b/outerheaven.init3.home/.config/sway/sway/config
@@ -0,0 +1,36 @@
+# Config for sway
+#
+# See `man 5 sway` for a complete reference.
+font pango:SFProDisplay Regular 12
+smart_borders on
+default_border pixel 1
+default_floating_border pixel 1
+# gaps
+#smart_gaps on
+#gaps inner 1
+# default_floating_border normal
+# default_floating_border none
+hide_edge_borders --i3 smart
+tiling_drag disable
+floating_modifier none
+workspace_layout tabbed
+titlebar_border_thickness 1
+titlebar_padding 4 2
+title_align center
+workspace_auto_back_and_forth yes
+# cursor stuff - default size is 24
+#seat seat0 xcursor_theme Bibata-Modern-Classic 32
+#seat seat0 xcursor_theme Bibata-Modern-Ice 24
+#seat seat0 xcursor_theme capitaine-cursors-light 24
+
+# map human friendly names for displays to outputs, may be used by included configs
+set $MON_LEFT DP-2
+set $MON_CENTER DP-1
+set $MON_RIGHT DP-3
+
+# include distribution + user things
+include '$(/usr/libexec/sway/layered-include "/usr/share/sway/config.d/*.conf" "/etc/sway/config.d/*.conf" "${XDG_CONFIG_HOME:-$HOME/.config}/sway/*.conf")'
+
+# run script which handles conditional/timely autostarts. uses dict w/ this structure:
+# {'autostarts': { 'pre': [], 'weekend': [], 'common': [], 'work': []}}
+exec 'python3 ~/.config/sway/scripts/startup.py'
diff --git a/outerheaven.init3.home/.config/sway/sway/environment b/outerheaven.init3.home/.config/sway/sway/environment
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..88722df
--- /dev/null
+++ b/outerheaven.init3.home/.config/sway/sway/environment
@@ -0,0 +1,48 @@
+#!/bin/sh
+# vim: set ft=sh:
+# shellcheck disable=SC2034
+# 
+# Set environment variables for Sway session
+#
+# Useful variables for wlroots:
+# https://gitlab.freedesktop.org/wlroots/wlroots/-/blob/master/docs/env_vars.md
+#
+#WLR_NO_HARDWARE_CURSORS=1
+PATH="${HOME}/.cargo/bin:${HOME}/.local/bin:${PATH}"
+#SWAY_EXTRA_ARGS="$SWAY_EXTRA_ARGS --debug"  ## Pass extra arguments to the /usr/bin/sway executable
+GTK2_RC_FILES="${HOME}/.gtkrc-2.0"
+QT_STYLE_OVERRIDE=kvantum  # use kvantum to try to mirror gtk w/ QT
+# XDG_CURRENT_DESKTOP=sway
+XDG_DATA_DIRS="${HOME}/.local/share/:${XDG_DATA_DIRS}"
+EDITOR=/usr/bin/nvim  # change default CLI editor to 'nvim'; Fedora defaults to nano
+GNUPGHOME=${HOME}/.gnupg/trezor  # use Trezor hardware wallet for GPG signing
+# ref: https://github.com/romanz/trezor-agent/blob/master/doc/README-GPG.md
+LIBVIRT_DEFAULT_URI="qemu:///system"  # default to the system context with qemu/libvirt
+SSH_AUTH_SOCK=${XDG_RUNTIME_DIR}/keyring/ssh  # use the SSH keyring spawned by the DE (if Sway, ~/.config/sway/startup.py)
+ANSIBLE_NOCOWS=1  # disable ansible cowsay tomfoolery, I control my ranch [poorly]
+MOZ_CRASHREPORTER_DISABLE=1  # disable crash reports for mozilla things -- they eat space while submission is disabled
+MOZ_ENABLE_WAYLAND=1
+# GDK_BACKEND=wayland  # superfluous?
+KITTY_ENABLE_WAYLAND=1
+QT_QPA_PLATFORM=wayland  # encourage wayland for QT/KDE apps
+PROTON_LOG_DIR=$(mktemp --tmpdir -d proton_logs.XXXX)
+SYSTEMD_PAGER=''  # disable the auto pager
+_JAVA_AWT_WM_NONREPARENTING=1
+NO_AT_BRIDGE=1
+BEMENU_BACKEND=wayland
+VAAPI_MPEG4_ENABLED=true
+# increase on-disk cache from 1G to 4, NOTE: may further multiply across architectures (32/64)
+# MESA_SHADER_CACHE_MAX_SIZE=4G
+
+# electron vars - wanted features, common args, or wayland specific args (for Sway)
+# *not* used by Electron applications directly, used elsewhere in session (ie: autostarts)
+W_ELECTRON_FEATURES="VaapiVideoDecoder,VaapiVideoEncoder,WebRTCPipeWireCapturer,UseOzonePlatform,WaylandWindowDecorations,VaapiVideoDecodeLinuxGL"
+# egl causes at least mattermost (potentially other things) to have 'GPU' crashes - while others are fine (ie: Discord)
+#W_ELECTRON_ARGS="--silent --enable-gpu --use-gl=egl --enable-features='${W_ELECTRON_FEATURES}' --ozone-platform-hint=auto"
+W_ELECTRON_ARGS="--silent --enable-gpu-rasterization --enable-sync --disable-features='AudioServiceSandbox,Vulkan' --enable-features='${W_ELECTRON_FEATURES}' --ozone-platform-hint=auto"
+
+# maximum 'eFfIciEncY', avoid a ton of syscalls - set TZ to use localtime for glibc benefit, ref:
+#   https://blog.packagecloud.io/set-environment-variable-save-thousands-of-system-calls/
+# flatpak things get weird with this, commenting out
+#TZ=:/etc/localtime
+# untested theory, may improve: TZ=:../usr/share/zoneinfo/America/Chicago
diff --git a/outerheaven.init3.home/.config/sway/sway/scripts/locker.py b/outerheaven.init3.home/.config/sway/sway/scripts/locker.py
new file mode 100755
index 0000000..2d4f6ac
--- /dev/null
+++ b/outerheaven.init3.home/.config/sway/sway/scripts/locker.py
@@ -0,0 +1,42 @@
+#!/usr/bin/env python3
+'''simple screen locker for Sway, run by $mod+l'''
+from os import environ
+from i3ipc import Connection
+
+
+def lock_session(manager):
+    '''function for the lock sequence
+    pauses any playing media and runs swaylock to lock the session'''
+
+    lock_commands = ['playerctl pause',
+                     'swaylock -f']
+
+    for command in lock_commands:
+        print(f'Executing: {command}')
+        manager.command(f'exec {command}')
+
+
+try:
+    # explicitly tied to sway/swaysock
+    #   don't get the impression swaylock works w/ i3
+    #   ...which this module also supports/would use naively
+    SWAYSOCK = environ['SWAYSOCK']
+
+    # use subprocess/xrandr to get the 4k display to (later) make it primary
+    # otherwise games seem to get confused on monitor/resolution
+
+
+    # with the socket, connect and lock
+    _wm = Connection(socket_path=SWAYSOCK, auto_reconnect=True)
+    lock_session(_wm)
+
+    # clean up, disconnect from WM
+    _wm.main_quit()
+
+except IOError as e:
+    # Handle exceptions related to the connection
+    print("There was a problem establishing the connection, socket:", SWAYSOCK)
+    print(e)
+
+except KeyError:
+    print('The "SWAYSOCK" var is not defined')
diff --git a/outerheaven.init3.home/.config/sway/sway/scripts/screenshot.py b/outerheaven.init3.home/.config/sway/sway/scripts/screenshot.py
new file mode 100755
index 0000000..8fbf34c
--- /dev/null
+++ b/outerheaven.init3.home/.config/sway/sway/scripts/screenshot.py
@@ -0,0 +1,164 @@
+#!/usr/bin/env python3
+"""
+This script provides screenshot handling for Sway
+
+Determines the mode (region or window), and then takes a capture
+
+Expects window manager keybinds like below:
+  bindsym --no-repeat Print exec "~/.config/sway/scripts/screenshot.py region"
+  bindsym --no-repeat Shift+Print exec "~/.config/sway/scripts/screenshot.py window"
+
+If mode is 'region', the tool 'slurp' is used to select the region to capture.
+
+If mode is 'window', the WM is asked which display is active (to capture).
+
+In both cases, the 'grim' utility does the image capture. Captures go here:
+  ~/Pictures/screenshots/Screenshot_*.png
+
+Fedora dependencies:
+ - sudo dnf in python-{i3ipc,pillow}
+
+Note: while i3ipc aspects of this will work with i3...
+      slurp/grim likely will not
+"""
+import argparse
+import os
+import subprocess
+from time import strftime
+from i3ipc import Connection, Event
+from PIL import Image
+from PIL.PngImagePlugin import PngInfo
+
+# setup argparse
+# take one arg, m/mode: selection/window
+parser = argparse.ArgumentParser(
+        description='Take some screenshots for Sway using IPC and slurp/grim')
+
+# add main arg, screenshot mode -- region (selection area) or [focused] window
+parser.add_argument('mode', type=str, choices=['region', 'window', 'w', 'r'],
+                    help='''Screenshot "mode", either:
+                    A selected area ('region') or
+                    the focused display ('window')"''')
+
+# instantiate args
+args = parser.parse_args()
+
+# env prep
+# get the current time
+now = strftime("%Y-%m-%dT-%H%M%z")
+# use strftime - similar iso format as 'datetime', with 1 minor fix
+# no ':' - in the off chance they are uploaded to Jira
+# ex: 2022-11-21T-2337-0600
+
+# set a var for the homedir using os.environ -  arguably not portable? /shrug
+homedir = os.environ['HOME']
+screenshot_dir = f'{homedir}/Pictures/screenshots'
+screenshot_path = f'{screenshot_dir}/Screenshot_{now}.png'
+preview_command = f"imv -d -s none '{screenshot_path}'"
+# preview_command = f"xdg-open '{screenshot_path}'"
+
+if not os.path.isdir(screenshot_dir):
+    print(f"Screenshot dir doesn't exist, creating {screenshot_dir}")
+    os.mkdir(screenshot_dir)
+else:
+    print(f'Screenshot dir ({screenshot_dir}) exists, continuing')
+
+# misc functions
+def determine_ss_cmd():
+    '''based on mode, determine the screenshot command'''
+    # screenshot command handling (based on mode)
+    # grim uses compression level 1 in both cases
+    # neglible quality difference while saving space
+    if args.mode in ['window', 'w']:
+        # use wm connection to determine the active output
+        outputs = _wm.get_outputs()
+        for output in outputs:
+            if output.focused:
+                active_output = output.name
+        print(f'determined active output: {active_output}')
+        command = f"grim -l 1 -c -o {active_output} '{screenshot_path}'"
+    elif args.mode in ['region', 'r']:
+        # omits -c to leave out cursors
+        command = f"slurp -d | grim -l 1 -g - '{screenshot_path}'"
+    return command
+
+def preview_focus(_wm, _event):
+    '''function called by window manager new_window events
+    checks if new window is preview, if so: give it focus'''
+    if _event.container.app_id == 'imv':
+        # give the preview focus
+        # for Sway we use 'app_id', for i3 this is probably 'class'
+        _wm.command('[app_id=imv] focus')
+        # once the preview window is focused, close our connection to the wm
+        _wm.main_quit()
+
+def wm_connect():
+    '''get the party started, create a connection to the window manager'''
+    conn = Connection(auto_reconnect=True)
+    # on new window events check if screenshot preview window gets focus
+    conn.on(Event.WINDOW_NEW, preview_focus)
+    return conn
+
+def _run_command(command):
+    print(f'Command: {command}')
+    _r = subprocess.run(command, shell=True, capture_output=True, check=False)
+    if _r.stderr:
+        raise subprocess.CalledProcessError(
+                returncode = _r.returncode,
+                cmd = _r.args,
+                stderr = _r.stderr
+                )
+    if _r.stdout:
+        print(f"Command Result: {_r.stdout.decode('utf-8')}")
+    return _r
+
+# begin screenshot/preview process
+# connect to the window manager -- Sway
+# (i3 could work, may need grim/slurp replacements)
+_wm = wm_connect()
+# determine screenshot command - differs if window or region mode
+screenshot_command = determine_ss_cmd()
+
+# run the screenshot/preview commands
+# previewing/sending focus only if screenshot is taken
+SS_RC = -1
+try:
+    ss_result = _run_command(screenshot_command)
+    SS_RC = ss_result.returncode
+except subprocess.CalledProcessError as error:
+    print('screenshot failed/aborted')
+    # clean up after ourselves, close the wm loop
+    _wm.main_quit()
+
+# if the screenshot succeeded, place a comment on the image
+# and then preview/focus the window
+if SS_RC == 0:
+    #
+    # construct the comment for the screenshot
+    # immediately after it's taken, find the focused window details
+    wm_tree = _wm.get_tree()
+    wm_focused = wm_tree.find_focused()
+    app_name = wm_focused.name
+    app_id = wm_focused.app_id
+    COMMENT = f"Screenshot of '{app_name} (app_id: {app_id}) at {now}'"
+    print(f'storing comment: {COMMENT}')
+    #
+    # open the screenshot for (metadata) modification
+    # adding the application title/window class/date as a comment
+    # visible using 'exiftool', easier sorting through command line
+    ss_obj = Image.open(screenshot_path)
+    ss_metadata = PngInfo()
+    ss_metadata.add_text("Comment", COMMENT)
+    #
+    # write the (commented) image back out
+    ss_obj.save(screenshot_path, pnginfo=ss_metadata)
+    #
+    # open the preview with 'imv'
+    print(f"exec preview: {preview_command}")
+    _wm.command(f'exec {preview_command}')
+    #
+    # start the main loop for the window manager
+    # basically wait for the preview listener to fire
+    # when the preview window opens, a message is sent to give it focus
+    # afterwards we exit
+    _wm.main()
diff --git a/outerheaven.init3.home/.config/sway/sway/scripts/startup.py b/outerheaven.init3.home/.config/sway/sway/scripts/startup.py
new file mode 100755
index 0000000..a4a9ff0
--- /dev/null
+++ b/outerheaven.init3.home/.config/sway/sway/scripts/startup.py
@@ -0,0 +1,203 @@
+#!/usr/bin/env python3
+# pylint: disable=line-too-long
+"""
+A smart but also lazy login autostart manager for i3/Sway.
+
+Will conditionally exec other things defined in a YML dict. ie: every day, work days, or weekends
+
+Required i3/Sway config line:
+    exec /home/jlay/.config/sway/scripts/startup.py
+
+Config sample:
+---
+autostarts:
+  pre: []  # blocking tasks that run every day, before any other section. intended for backups/updates
+  common: []  # non-blocking tasks that run every day
+  weekend: []  # blocking tasks for weekends, after 'pre' but before 'common'
+  work: []  # non-blocking tasks run if Monday through Friday between 8AM - 4PM
+
+Dependencies: python3-i3ipc
+"""
+import os
+import subprocess
+from datetime import datetime
+from time import sleep
+import argparse
+from textwrap import dedent
+from systemd import journal
+import yaml.loader
+from i3ipc import Connection
+from xdg import BaseDirectory
+
+
+def log_message(
+    message: str, level: str, syslog_identifier: str = "sway-autostart"
+) -> None:
+    """Given `message`, send it to the journal and print
+
+    Accepts 'journal' levels. ie: `journal.LOG_{ERR,INFO,CRIT,EMERG}'
+    """
+    valid_levels = {
+        journal.LOG_EMERG,
+        journal.LOG_ALERT,
+        journal.LOG_CRIT,
+        journal.LOG_ERR,
+        journal.LOG_WARNING,
+        journal.LOG_NOTICE,
+        journal.LOG_INFO,
+        journal.LOG_DEBUG,
+    }
+    if level not in valid_levels:
+        raise ValueError(f"Invalid log level: {level}")
+    print(message)
+    journal.send(message, PRIORITY=level, SYSLOG_IDENTIFIER=syslog_identifier)
+
+
+def parse_args():
+    """If run interactively, this provides arg function to the user"""
+    description_text = dedent(
+        f"""\
+    A smart but also lazy login autostart manager for i3/Sway.
+
+    Will conditionally exec other things defined in a YML dict. ie: every day, work days, or weekends
+
+    Required i3/Sway config line:
+        exec {os.path.abspath(__file__)}
+
+    Config sample:
+    ---
+    autostarts:
+      pre: []  # blocking tasks that run every day, before any other section. intended for backups/updates
+      common: []  # non-blocking tasks that run every day
+      weekend: []  # blocking tasks for weekends, after 'pre' but before 'common'
+      work: []  # non-blocking tasks run if Monday through Friday between 8AM - 4PM
+    """
+    )
+
+    class PlainDefaultFormatter(
+        argparse.ArgumentDefaultsHelpFormatter, argparse.RawDescriptionHelpFormatter
+    ):
+        """Combines two ArgParse formatter classes:
+        - argparse.ArgumentDefaultsHelpFormatter
+        - argparse.RawDescriptionHelpFormatter"""
+
+    parser = argparse.ArgumentParser(
+        description=description_text, formatter_class=PlainDefaultFormatter
+    )
+
+    # Default path for the config
+    default_config = os.path.join(BaseDirectory.xdg_config_home, "autostart-i3ipc.yml")
+
+    parser.add_argument(
+        "-c",
+        "--config",
+        default=default_config,
+        help="Path to the YML configuration file.",
+    )
+
+    return parser.parse_args()
+
+
+# OOPy way to determine if it's a work day -- mon<->friday, 3AM<->5PM
+class WorkTime(datetime):
+    """datetime but with work on the mind"""
+
+    def is_workday(self):
+        """determine if it's a work day: monday-friday between 3AM and 5PM.
+        Use .vacation file to go on vacation"""
+
+        # first check if ~/.vacation exists - if so, not a work day
+        if os.path.isfile(os.path.expanduser("~/.vacation")):
+            return False
+
+        # note: last number in range isn't included
+        if not self.is_weekend() and self.hour in range(8, 16):
+            return True
+        return False
+
+    def is_weekend(self):
+        """determine if it's the weekend or not, ISO week day outside 1-5"""
+        if self.isoweekday() not in range(1, 6):
+            return True
+        return False
+
+
+if __name__ == "__main__":
+    args = parse_args()
+    config_path = args.config
+
+    # get the current time
+    now = WorkTime.now()
+    # determine if it's a work day using WorkTime above
+    workday = now.is_workday()
+    weekend = now.is_weekend()
+
+    # initialize empty lists for the different categories
+    wants = []  # non-blocking tasks from 'common' and 'workday' sections in config
+    pre_list = []  # blocking tasks before the rest
+    weekend_list = []  # non-blocking tasks for weekend days/logins
+
+    # check the config file for existence/structure. if found, extend the lists
+    if os.path.exists(config_path):
+        print(f"found/loading config: '{config_path}'")
+        with open(config_path, "r", encoding="utf-8") as _config:
+            config_file = yaml.load(_config, Loader=yaml.FullLoader)
+            try:
+                loaded_starts = config_file["autostarts"]
+                wants.extend(loaded_starts["common"])
+                if loaded_starts["pre"]:
+                    pre_list.extend(loaded_starts["pre"])
+                if workday:
+                    wants.extend(loaded_starts["work"])
+                if weekend:
+                    weekend_list.extend(loaded_starts["weekend"])
+            except KeyError as key_err:
+                log_message(
+                    f"Key not found in {config_path}: {key_err.args[0]}",
+                    journal.LOG_ERR,
+                )
+            except NameError as name_err:
+                log_message(f"name error: {name_err}", journal.LOG_ERR)
+
+    # get the party started, create a connection to the window manager
+    _wm = Connection(auto_reconnect=True)
+
+    # start the blocking tasks - 'pre' and 'weekend'
+    # avoid sending them to the WM, would become backgrounded/async
+    for pre_item in pre_list:
+        try:
+            log_message(
+                f'running (blocking) "pre" task: "{pre_item}"', journal.LOG_INFO
+            )
+            subprocess.run(pre_item, shell=True, check=False)
+        except subprocess.CalledProcessError as pre_ex:
+            log_message(f'failed "{pre_item}": {pre_ex.output}', journal.LOG_ERR)
+
+    if weekend:
+        for weekend_item in weekend_list:
+            try:
+                log_message(
+                    f'running (blocking) "weekend" task: "{weekend_item}"',
+                    journal.LOG_INFO,
+                )
+                subprocess.check_output(weekend_item, shell=True)
+            except subprocess.CalledProcessError as weekend_except:
+                log_message(
+                    f'Exception during "{weekend_item}": {weekend_except.output}',
+                    journal.LOG_ERR,
+                )
+
+    # launch 'common' and 'work' tasks; not expected to block, sent to window manager
+    for wanteditem in wants:
+        command = "exec " + wanteditem
+        log_message(f'sending to WM: "{command}"', journal.LOG_INFO)
+        reply = _wm.command(command)
+        sleep(0.1)
+        if reply[0].error:
+            # note: this doesn't check return codes
+            # serves to check if there was a parsing/comm. error with the WM
+            log_message(
+                f'autostart "{command}" failed, couldn\'t reach WM', journal.LOG_ERR
+            )
+
+    _wm.main_quit()
diff --git a/outerheaven.init3.home/.config/sway/sway/scripts/volume.py b/outerheaven.init3.home/.config/sway/sway/scripts/volume.py
new file mode 100755
index 0000000..e7c36d0
--- /dev/null
+++ b/outerheaven.init3.home/.config/sway/sway/scripts/volume.py
@@ -0,0 +1,105 @@
+#!/usr/bin/env python3
+'''Manages PulseAudio volume for a sink (output) by percentage
+
+Run by Sway on XF86Audio{Raise,Lower}Volume'''
+import argparse
+import pulsectl
+from pydbus import SessionBus
+
+def get_pulse():
+    '''Returns a Pulse object for inspection/modification'''
+    return pulsectl.Pulse('volume-changer')
+
+def get_sink(pulse, sink_name=None):
+    '''Get / return a PulseAudio sink (output) object by name.
+
+    Used to query and set the volume. If `sink_name` is omitted, return *default*
+
+    Args:
+        pulse (Pulse): The Pulse object to query, see `get_pulse()`
+        sink_name (str, optional): The name of the PulseAudio sink to look for.
+                If omitted the default sink is assumed
+
+    Returns:
+        pulsectl.PulseSinkInfo'''
+    if sink_name is None:
+        return pulse.get_sink_by_name(pulse.server_info().default_sink_name)
+    return pulse.get_sink_by_name(sink_name)
+
+def get_volume_rounded(pulse, sink):
+    '''Return the volume of the provided sink
+
+    Returned as a rounded int averaged across channels, assumed linked'''
+    return round(pulse.volume_get_all_chans(sink) * 100)
+
+def set_volume(pulse, sink, adjustment):
+    '''Changes the PulseAudio `sink` volume by the given `adjustment`
+
+    `sink` should be a pactl object; see `get_sink`
+
+    `adjustment` should be a float, ie 0.01 for *raising* 1%
+        Invert (* -1) to lower'''
+    pulse.volume_change_all_chans(sink, adjustment)
+
+# Create argument parser
+parser = argparse.ArgumentParser(description='Change audio volume.')
+parser.add_argument('direction', choices=['raise', 'lower'], help='The direction to change the volume.')
+parser.add_argument('percentage', nargs='?', default=1, type=int, help='The percentage to change the volume.')
+parser.add_argument('--sink', default=None, help='The PulseAudio sink (name) to manage.')
+
+# Parse arguments
+args = parser.parse_args()
+# Calculate the volume change as a float, inverse it if *lowering*
+# used as a multiplier
+change = args.percentage / 100
+if args.direction == 'lower':
+    change = change * -1
+
+# construct empty dict for JSON output/data
+# interesting info is appended later
+data = {"sink": "",
+          "change": "",
+          "start_vol": "",
+          "new_vol": ""}
+
+# connect to the notification bus
+notifications = SessionBus().get('.Notifications')
+
+# get pulse / connect
+try:
+    with get_pulse() as _p:
+        # query the default sink
+        sink_def = get_sink(pulse=_p)
+
+        # get the starting vol
+        start_vol = get_volume_rounded(pulse=_p, sink=sink_def)
+
+        # change the volume
+        set_volume(pulse=_p, sink=sink_def, adjustment=change)
+
+        # query the volume again
+        new_volume = get_volume_rounded(pulse=_p, sink=sink_def)
+
+        # construct data dict for CLI output/reference
+        data['sink'] = sink_def.name
+        data['change'] = change
+        data['start_vol'] = start_vol
+        data['new_vol'] = new_volume
+
+        # Create a desktop notification
+        notification_id = notifications.Notify(
+            'volume-changer', 0, 'dialog-information', 
+            'Volume Change', 
+            f"Now {data['new_vol']}%, was {data['start_vol']}%", 
+            [], {}, 1000)
+except pulsectl.PulseError as e:
+    data['sink'] = None
+    data['change'] = 'Impossible, exception: {e}'
+    # notify that we couldn't work with pulseaudio/compatible daemon
+    notification_id = notifications.Notify(
+        'volume-changer', 0, 'dialog-error',
+        'Volume Change', 
+        f"Exception: {e}",
+        [], {}, 1000)
+
+print(data, flush=True)
diff --git a/outerheaven.init3.home/.config/sway/sway/scripts/wallpaper.py b/outerheaven.init3.home/.config/sway/sway/scripts/wallpaper.py
new file mode 100755
index 0000000..42aadd5
--- /dev/null
+++ b/outerheaven.init3.home/.config/sway/sway/scripts/wallpaper.py
@@ -0,0 +1,84 @@
+#!/usr/bin/env python3
+"""
+wallpaper.py - random wallpaper/output utility for i3/Sway
+
+usage: wallpaper.py [-h] [--select {common,unique}] directory
+
+Selection modes:
+    Common: One wallpaper selected and shared for *all* displays
+    Unique: One wallpaper selected for *each* display
+"""
+import argparse
+import os
+import sys
+import random
+import asyncio
+from typing import List
+from i3ipc.aio import Connection
+
+EXTS = ['.jpg', '.jpeg', '.png', '.bmp', '.gif']
+
+def parse_args():
+    '''Handles argparse on startup'''
+    parser = argparse.ArgumentParser(description='Random Wallpaper Setter for Sway')
+    parser.add_argument('directory', type=str, help='Directory containing wallpapers')
+    parser.add_argument('--select',
+                        type=str,
+                        choices=['common', 'unique'],
+                        default='common',
+                        help='Wallpaper selection mode: all displays, or each?')
+    return parser.parse_args()
+
+async def main():
+    '''you know what it is'''
+    args = parse_args()
+    sway = await Connection(auto_reconnect=True).connect()
+    def list_image_files(d: str) -> List[str]:
+        '''
+        Given the path to a *'directory'*, returns a list of image files to consider for wallpapers.
+        '''
+        return [os.path.join(d, f) for f in os.listdir(d) if os.path.splitext(f)[1].lower() in EXTS]
+
+    async def set_wallpaper(file_path: str, output=None):
+        '''
+        Given an image path, sets the wallpaper for (optional) outputs in i3/Sway.
+
+        If no output is specified then *all* will receive the wallpaper.
+        '''
+        print(f"{output if output else 'all'}: wallpaper='{file_path}'")
+        if output:
+            await sway.command(f'output "{output}" bg "{file_path}" fill')
+        else:
+            for _output in await sway.get_outputs():
+                await sway.command(f'output "{_output.name}" bg "{file_path}" fill')
+
+    if os.path.isdir(args.directory):
+        image_files = list_image_files(args.directory)
+    else:
+        sys.exit(f'ERR: not a directory: {args.directory}')
+    if not image_files:
+        print("No image files found in the specified directory.")
+        return
+
+    print(f'Found {len(image_files)} candidate image files')
+    outputs = await sway.get_outputs()
+
+    if args.select == 'common':
+        wallpaper = random.choice(image_files)
+        await set_wallpaper(wallpaper)
+    else:  # args.select == 'unique', we need to determine a wallpaper for each display
+        for output in outputs:
+            if len(image_files) == 0:
+                print(f"Not enough images in '{args.directory}' for each display.")
+                break
+            wallpaper = random.choice(image_files)
+            image_files.remove(wallpaper)
+            await set_wallpaper(wallpaper, output.name)
+
+if __name__ == "__main__":
+    loop = asyncio.new_event_loop()
+    asyncio.set_event_loop(loop)
+    try:
+        loop.run_until_complete(main())
+    except KeyboardInterrupt:
+        pass