How to use the command 'cbatticon' (with examples)

The ‘cbatticon’ command is a lightweight and fast battery icon that sits in your system tray. It provides a convenient way to monitor the battery status on your system. This article will provide examples of various use cases for using the ‘cbatticon’ command.

Use case 1: Show the battery icon in the system tray.

Code:

cbatticon

Motivation: This use case is perfect for users who simply want to display the battery icon in the system tray without any specific customization or configurations. It provides a quick and easy way to monitor the battery status.

Explanation: This command without any arguments will display the battery icon in the system tray.

Example output: The battery icon will appear in the system tray indicating the current battery status.

Use case 2: Show the battery icon and set the update interval to 20 seconds.

Code:

cbatticon --update-interval 20

Motivation: By setting a custom update interval, users can specify how often the battery status should be updated in the system tray. This allows for a more frequent or less frequent display, depending on personal preference or specific needs.

Explanation: This command sets the update interval for the battery icon to 20 seconds.

Example output: The battery icon will be displayed in the system tray and will update its status every 20 seconds.

Use case 3: List available icon types.

Code:

cbatticon --list-icon-types

Motivation: This use case is useful if you want to explore and choose from the available icon types for the battery icon. It provides a comprehensive list of available options to customize the appearance of the battery icon.

Explanation: This command lists all the available icon types for the battery icon.

Example output: The command will display a list of available icon types, such as standard, notification, and symbolic.

Use case 4: Show the battery icon with a specific icon type.

Code:

cbatticon --icon-type standard|notification|symbolic

Motivation: Users may want to change the appearance of the battery icon to match their system theme or personal preference. This use case allows for the selection of a specific icon type for the battery icon.

Explanation: This command displays the battery icon with a specific icon type. You can choose between standard, notification, or symbolic.

Example output: The battery icon will be displayed with the selected icon type, such as standard or symbolic.

Use case 5: List available power supplies.

Code:

cbatticon --list-power-supplies

Motivation: This use case is helpful if you have multiple power supplies connected to your system, such as a laptop battery or a connected power source. It allows you to identify and select the power supply for which you want to display the battery icon.

Explanation: This command lists all the available power supplies for the system.

Example output: The command will display a list of available power supplies, such as BAT0 or AC.

Use case 6: Show the battery icon for a specific battery.

Code:

cbatticon BAT0

Motivation: If you have multiple power sources connected to your system, you might want to specify which battery’s icon should be displayed. This use case allows you to select a specific battery to monitor.

Explanation: This command displays the battery icon for a specific battery. In this example, the battery ‘BAT0’ is selected.

Example output: The battery icon for the specified battery will be displayed in the system tray, indicating its current status.

Use case 7: Show the battery icon and execute a command when the battery level reaches the set critical level.

Code:

cbatticon --critical-level 5 --command-critical-level poweroff

Motivation: This use case provides an option to take action when the battery level reaches a critical level. By specifying a command to execute, such as ‘poweroff’ in this example, you can automatically trigger a predefined action when the battery is low.

Explanation: This command displays the battery icon and sets the critical level to 5%. When the battery level reaches this threshold, the specified command (‘poweroff’ in this example) will be executed.

Example output: The battery icon will be displayed in the system tray, and when the battery level reaches 5%, the system will automatically power off.

Conclusion:

The ‘cbatticon’ command is a versatile tool for monitoring the battery status on your system. With various options to customize the appearance, update interval, and actions when reaching critical levels, it provides a convenient way to keep track of your battery’s health. Whether you simply want to display the battery icon or have more advanced requirements, the ‘cbatticon’ command has got you covered.