Waywallen

Frequently asked questions

Answers about video decoding, logs and debugging Waywallen.

How does hardware video decoding work?

The default auto mode tries Vulkan, then VA-API, then software decoding. You can choose hwdec in the waywallen-video settings.

Does Waywallen support Wallpaper Engine wallpapers?

Yes. The external open-wallpaper-engine component, maintained alongside Waywallen, provides Scene and Web support.

How do I install an external component?

Download its ZIP archive and install it from the Plugins page. Waywallen will then notify you about updates.

Where can I get logs?

Stop the running daemon, then launch Waywallen with RSTD_LOG=debug and RUST_LOG=debug,zbus=warn.