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# dm-tool
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> A tool to communicate with the display manager.
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> More information: <https://manned.org/dm-tool>.
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- Show the greeter while keeping current desktop session open and waiting to be restored upon authentication by logged in user:
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`dm-tool switch-to-greeter`
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- Lock the current session:
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`dm-tool lock`
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2022-06-30 23:16:52 +01:00
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- Switch to a specific user, showing an authentication prompt if required:
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`dm-tool switch-to-user {{username}} {{session}}`
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- Add a dynamic seat from within a running LightDM session:
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`dm-tool add-seat {{xlocal}} {{name}}={{value}}`
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