This section provides guidance for managing and configuring your network setup using NetworkManager, with custom dotfiles support.

Depending on your preference, you can use either graphical or terminal-based tools for managing networks:

nmtui

Use this for:

• Activating or deactivating connections
• Connecting to Wi-Fi
• Setting static IP addresses

nmcli device wifi list
nmcli device wifi connect <SSID> password <password>

Use this for scripting, automating, or managing networks programmatically.

If you're running a system tray (e.g., via Polybar or XFCE), you can use the applet to manage Wi-Fi and VPNs.

Install:

sudo pacman -S network-manager-applet  # Arch-based

While network configurations aren't typically stored directly in the dotfiles, you can:

• Create helper scripts to automate Wi-Fi/VPN switching
• Manage your tray applet visibility and behavior
• Bind hotkeys for toggling Wi-Fi, VPN, or Airplane Mode

You can version any helper script or autostart command using chezmoi:

chezmoi edit ~/.config/autostart/network-helper.sh

Here’s an example nmcli script that you can store in ~/.local/bin/connect-home-wifi.sh:

#!/bin/bash
nmcli device wifi connect "HomeWiFi" password "yourpassword"

Make it executable:

chmod +x ~/.local/bin/connect-home-wifi.sh

Add it to your chezmoi config or call it from a keybinding.

Useful nmcli commands:

nmcli general status
nmcli device
nmcli connection show
journalctl -u NetworkManager.service

• NetworkManager Arch Wiki
• Official NetworkManager Docs
• Dotfiles Discussions

Take control of your network configuration with tools that match your workflow — whether it's terminal, GUI, or automation! 📡