setres

This is a small command line tool to change the resolution for an xorg display, adding the resolution if necessary.

Usage

# Set the primary monitor to 1080p
$ setres 1920 1080

# Set the first VGA port to 1080p
$ setres --port VGA1 1920 1080

# Gloat about your expensive hardware. Setting to UHD @ 140Hz
$ setres --port DP1 --rate 140 3840 2160

# For your own safety set the --safe flag
$ setres --port VGA1 --safe 1280 1280
# This sets the resolution for 20 seconds and then changes it back to the previous setting.

# For setting 1080i
$ setres --port HDMI1 --interlaced 1920 1080

Installation

Install the tool through pypi.

$ pip3 install setres

The tools also depends on the xrandr and cvt command.