Conky is the Rainmeter alternative for Linux I didn’t know I needed
The desktop customization ecosystem is rife with cool utilities capable of transforming dull setups into slick environments. Rainmeter is one such tool, though its Windows-only restriction may sound like a downer if you prefer Linux distributions. That’s where Conky steps in with its powerful customization options, and here’s everything you need to know to integrate this neat tool into your setup.
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Leaving the weird name aside for a minute, Conky is an ultra-lightweight system monitoring application designed to help you check your PC’s statistics in real time – on paper, that is. With the right collection of widgets, you can turn Conky into a robust customization application that can go toe-to-toe with Rainmeter.
For instance, you can pair Conky with gorgeous themes to create an aesthetically pleasing Linux desktop that includes all your essential software and hardware metrics. Since the CLI-heavy nature of Conky can be rather troublesome when you're just starting out, you can use Conky Manager to make things a little easier on your part.