i3_meta_workspaces

This code enables multiple meta workspaces within your i3 window manager. It is very useful when working in multiple projects. $mod+X usually allows you to access different workspaces. This script allows you to shift between different collections of workspaces i.e. meta workspaces. An easy to modify configuration string is generated which can be used in your i3 status bar of choice:

Usage

Shift to meta workspace number X with:

$mod+Control+X

You can then navigate to different windows with:

$mod+X

Move windows within the meta workspace with:

$mod+Shift+X

And rename meta workspaces with:

$mod+Alt+r

And delete meta workspaces with:

$mod+Alt+d

Installation

1. Place meta_workspaces.py in the ~/.config/i3/ folder.
2. Modify your i3 config to the following:

set $script_path ~/.config/i3/meta_workspaces.py

# change to workspace
bindsym $mod+1 exec "python3 $script_path -w 1"
bindsym $mod+2 exec "python3 $script_path -w 2"
bindsym $mod+3 exec "python3 $script_path -w 3"
bindsym $mod+4 exec "python3 $script_path -w 4"
bindsym $mod+5 exec "python3 $script_path -w 5"
bindsym $mod+6 exec "python3 $script_path -w 6"
bindsym $mod+7 exec "python3 $script_path -w 7"
bindsym $mod+8 exec "python3 $script_path -w 8"
bindsym $mod+9 exec "python3 $script_path -w 9"
bindsym $mod+0 exec "python3 $script_path -w 0"

# move focused container to workspace
bindsym $mod+Shift+1 exec "python3 $script_path -mw 1"
bindsym $mod+Shift+2 exec "python3 $script_path -mw 2"
bindsym $mod+Shift+3 exec "python3 $script_path -mw 3"
bindsym $mod+Shift+4 exec "python3 $script_path -mw 4"
bindsym $mod+Shift+5 exec "python3 $script_path -mw 5"
bindsym $mod+Shift+6 exec "python3 $script_path -mw 6"
bindsym $mod+Shift+7 exec "python3 $script_path -mw 7"
bindsym $mod+Shift+8 exec "python3 $script_path -mw 8"
bindsym $mod+Shift+9 exec "python3 $script_path -mw 9"

# change meta workspace
bindsym $mod+Control+1 exec "python3 $script_path -m 1"
bindsym $mod+Control+2 exec "python3 $script_path -m 2"
bindsym $mod+Control+3 exec "python3 $script_path -m 3"
bindsym $mod+Control+4 exec "python3 $script_path -m 4"
bindsym $mod+Control+5 exec "python3 $script_path -m 5"
bindsym $mod+Control+6 exec "python3 $script_path -m 6"
bindsym $mod+Control+7 exec "python3 $script_path -m 7"
bindsym $mod+Control+8 exec "python3 $script_path -m 8"
bindsym $mod+Control+9 exec "python3 $script_path -m 9"
bindsym $mod+Control+0 exec "python3 $script_path -m 0"

#Rename current workspace
bindsym $mod+Control+r exec "python3 $script_path -r 1"

#Delete current workspace
bindsym $mod+Control+d exec "python3 $script_path -d 1"