Linux-Window-Manager

Yesterday I encountered a nasty surprise after upgrading Hyprland to version 0.46.2—it crashed on startup, leaving me unable to log into my Wayland session. If you’re experiencing this problem, here’s a temporary workaround so you can keep working until a fix arrives.

The Issue

Hyprland 0.46.2 appears to crash immediately upon launch, preventing you from getting into your usual tiling window manager environment.

Update Dec 29 2024: hyprutils-git Caused Compatibility Issues

After some further digging, I discovered my Hyprland crash was caused by the AUR hyprutils-git package. I had previously switched to hyprutils-git from the AUR because I was also using hyprpolkitagent-git. Because of this, the entire Hyprland ecosystem ended up depending on the hyprutils-git package, which broke compatibility with the stable release of Hyprland in the last few updates.

Hyprland is not just a tiling window manager; it’s a gateway to a highly customized and efficient Linux environment. In this second part of our guide, let’s explore some advanced features to enhance your Hyprland setup.

In the previous part, we’ve covered the basics of setting up and configuring Hyprland. We’ve done a lot of work, and it would be a shame to lose it. So, first, let’s start by saving our configurations using GNU Stow in a GitHub repository.