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9 changes: 9 additions & 0 deletions core/internal/config/embedded/niri-binds.kdl
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Expand Up @@ -45,6 +45,15 @@ binds {
XF86AudioLowerVolume allow-when-locked=true {
spawn "dms" "ipc" "call" "audio" "decrement" "3";
}
XF86AudioPlay allow-when-locked=true {
spawn "playerctl" "play-pause";
}
XF86AudioNext allow-when-locked=true {
spawn "playerctl" "next";
}
XF86AudioPrev allow-when-locked=true {
spawn "playerctl" "previous";
}
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Shouldn't we use DMS IPC for this? Since playerctl is using mpris anyway. Takes away a needed dependency.

Also good to add to hyprland stock config I think

XF86AudioMute allow-when-locked=true {
spawn "dms" "ipc" "call" "audio" "mute";
}
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