prism-power

A graphical interface for managing the system's power profiles. It allows users to switch between different performance modes (Performance, Balanced, Power Saver) via a 08 Rofi menu. This is particularly useful for laptop users looking to extend battery life or maximize hardware performance on the fly.

How it works

1. Daemon Check: The script verifies that powerprofilesctl is available. If the power-profiles-daemon service is not active or installed, it sends a critical notification and exits.
2. State Detection: It queries the current active power profile to highlight it within the selection menu.
3. Selection Menu: It presents three stylized options in Rofi:
   • Performance (): Maximizes CPU frequency and hardware responsiveness.
   • Balanced (): The default middle-ground for standard usage.
   • Power Saver (): Throttles performance to reduce energy consumption and heat.
4. Application: Once a profile is selected, the script uses powerprofilesctl set to apply the change and sends a confirmation notification with a matching icon.

Dependencies

• power-profiles-daemon: The underlying system service (provides powerprofilesctl).
• rofi: The menu interface.
• libnotify: Sends the confirmation notifications.

Usage

Run the script via a keyboard shortcut or the application launcher:

prism-power

Comparison of Power Modes