This post from the Wayland Wayfinders series discusses merging systemd and foot to enhance configuration updates and reduce memory consumption in sway, paired with persistent tmux states. The author explores custom systemd targets to address sway’s shortcomings in managing long-running processes like foot server. Detailed configurations for scratchpads and terminals are provided, highlighting the challenges of memory consumption and the need for system management. Ultimately, the author finds using systemd to offload process management beneficial for handling configuration updates and theme changes, especially for those working in varying lighting conditions. The post concludes with reflections on the benefits of this setup, making it a satisfying experience for the author.
**Controversial information:** Criticism of sway’s handling of long-running processes and the decision to switch to a real service manager like systemd.
**Unique content:** Detailed configurations for scratchpads and terminals, the use of systemd for process management, and the focus on persistent tmux services for theme changes.
https://rgoswami.me/posts/lowering-resource-usage-foot-systemd/