Conky

Conky configuration uses variables and settings to display elements such as text, bars, and graphs.

conky.cc
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About Conky

Conky is a configurable tool for displaying elements such as text, bars, and graphs. This website is its documentation. It covers the variables used to define displayed objects, global configuration settings that control how Conky behaves, and a Lua API for adding custom behavior.

The site also includes guides for compiling Conky from source, contributing to the project, running it with Docker, and enabling conkyrc syntax highlighting. A wiki on GitHub holds user configurations, Lua scripts, and FAQs. The homepage does not state pricing, and it does not describe a graphical interface or hosted service.

Key features

  • Variables for defining text, bars, graphs, and other displayed objects
  • Global configuration parameters that customize Conky's behavior
  • Lua API for extending Conky with custom behavior
  • Guide for running Conky with Docker
  • Guide for compiling Conky from source
  • GitHub wiki with user configs, Lua scripts, and FAQs
Best for: Users who configure Conky displays and need reference documentation for variables, settings, Lua scripting, or Docker setup.
Good for
  • Documentation covers variables, configuration settings, and the Lua API in one place
  • The GitHub wiki provides user configurations and Lua scripts for reference
Watch out for
  • The homepage does not state pricing
  • A guide for compiling from source is listed, so a build step may be needed for installation

Conky at a glance

Website
conky.cc
Type
Website
Pricing
Not confirmed. Check the site
Platforms
Web
Open source
Not stated
Language
English
Last checked
Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
Listed
Oct 5, 2026

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Conky FAQ

What can the Lua API be used for?
The Lua API is used to extend Conky with custom behavior.
Is there a guide for running Conky in Docker?
Yes. The site includes a guide for running Conky with Docker.
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