I3 Next Available Workspace

Simple bash script to open new workspace in i3 tiling window manager without having to specify a number. Can also move containers to new workspace.

Dependencies

• jq

Usage

Make sure the script is executable.

Add the following lines to your i3 .config file:

bindsym $mod+Shift+n exec --no-startup-id /path/to/script -m  # move container to new window
bindsym $mod+n exec --no-startup-id /path/to/script

Change the bindings as you wish.