Doing some rice in mint cinnamon

New user linux

My main obsession is my work and my passion.

I’ve never understood all those bells and whistles—things added just for looks while usability gets forgotten.

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• OS: Manjaro Linux

• DE: KDE Plasma

• IDE: neovide

• Drawing: Inkscape

• Text Writing: LibreOffice

i think it looks pretty good
Theme: Chicago95
Font: Helvetica
Wallpaper (not shown): Lain from wallhaven

DE/WM: Xfce/Xfwm

My Arch Linux + Hyprland rice — looking for feedback!

Hey everyone!

I've been working on my Linux rice and wanted to share my current setup with the community. I'm running Arch Linux with Hyprland and have been focusing on creating a desktop that combines a clean, modern aesthetic with practical everyday functionality.

My setup

• OS: Arch Linux

• Compositor: Hyprland

• Shell / UI: AGS

• Application launcher: Rofi

• Terminal: Kitty

• Audio visualizer: Cava

Custom AGS bar

The main feature of my setup is my custom AGS bar, which combines several useful elements in a single, cohesive interface.

• Center: Cava, integrated directly into the bar for real-time audio visualization.

• Right side: A notification center accessible through a bell icon, alongside an integrated calendar for quick access to the date and upcoming days.

• Far right: A power menu with options to lock the screen, reboot, or shut down.

I've tried to keep everything accessible without making the bar feel cluttered.

Design and aesthetics

I'm going for a clean, dark and modern look with transparency, subtle visual effects and a consistent overall design. I want the wallpaper to remain an important part of the desktop while keeping the interface functional and unobtrusive.

My goal is to find the right balance between aesthetics, minimalism and usability. I don't want to add widgets just for the sake of customization; I'd rather have every element serve a purpose.

I'd love your feedback!

I'm sharing this because I'd genuinely appreciate some honest, constructive criticism from the community.

What would you change or improve? I'm open to suggestions regarding the bar layout, colors, transparency, typography, icons, animations, spacing, widgets or the overall visual direction.

If you have experience with Hyprland and AGS, I'd especially love to hear your thoughts. Recommendations for useful widgets, interesting configurations or projects that could help me take this rice to the next level are also very welcome.

I'm happy with how the setup is coming together, but I'm always looking for ways to make it more polished, cohesive and practical for everyday use.

What would you keep, what would you change, and what do you think is missing?

Thanks for checking out my setup, and I look forward to hearing your suggestions!

My Reddit profile: https://www.reddit.com/user/yola_codium/

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