From 455943ef3df96395cda7a751d7d3498075821e60 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: Jeena <hello@jeena.net>
Date: Fri, 12 Sep 2025 22:23:07 +0900
Subject: [PATCH] Declutter and comment hypridle.conf

---
 hypr/hypridle.conf | 43 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++----------
 1 file changed, 33 insertions(+), 10 deletions(-)

diff --git a/hypr/hypridle.conf b/hypr/hypridle.conf
index c8d0354..857b620 100644
--- a/hypr/hypridle.conf
+++ b/hypr/hypridle.conf
@@ -1,29 +1,52 @@
- general {
-    lock_cmd = pidof hyprlock || hyprlock                 # avoid starting multiple hyprlock instances.
-    before_sleep_cmd = ~/.config/hypr/scripts/lock.sh     # lock before suspend.
-    after_sleep_cmd = hyprctl dispatch dpms on            # turn screen on after wake.
+general {
+    # Define the lock command for hypridle
+    # This is used whenever hypridle or listeners need to lock the screen
+    lock_cmd = pidof hyprlock || hyprlock
+
+    # Runs before system suspend (safety net if you manually suspend)
+    # On a desktop, you can remove this if you never suspend manually
+    before_sleep_cmd = ~/.config/hypr/scripts/lock.sh
+
+    # Restore screen after sleep
+    after_sleep_cmd = hyprctl dispatch dpms on
 }
 
-# Dimming the monitor using ddcutil (DDC/CI brightness)
+# Step 1: Dim monitor at 2.5 min idle (warning that it will lock soon)
 listener {
-    timeout = 150  # 2.5min
-    on-timeout = dim && ~/.config/hypr/scripts/lock.sh # dim monitor (safe for OLED)
+    timeout = 150
+    # Only dims the screen, does not lock yet
+    # This shows you that lock will happen soon
+    on-timeout = dim
 }
 
-# Lock screen at 5 minutes
+# Step 2: Lock screen at 5 min idle
 listener {
     timeout = 300
     on-timeout = ~/.config/hypr/scripts/lock.sh
 }
 
-# Turn screen off at 5.5 minutes
+# Step 3: Turn screen off at 5.5 min idle
 listener {
     timeout = 330
     on-timeout = hyprctl dispatch dpms off && ddcutil setvcp 10 0
+
+    # Explanation:
+    # - hyprctl dispatch dpms off → tells the compositor to power off the display (DPMS standby)
+    # - ddcutil setvcp 10 0 → sets monitor brightness to 0 at the hardware level (safe for OLED)
+    #
+    # Both together ensure the screen is fully off visually and electrically
+
+    # When the user becomes active again, restore display
     on-resume = hyprctl dispatch dpms on && ddcutil setvcp 10 100
+
+    # Explanation:
+    # - hyprctl dispatch dpms on → ensures the display is powered on by the compositor
+    # - ddcutil setvcp 10 100 → restores monitor brightness to full
+    # 
+    # Both together guarantee the screen wakes reliably on all monitors
 }
 
-# Suspend after 30 minutes
+# Step 4: Suspend system after 30 min idle
 listener {
     timeout = 1800
     on-timeout = systemctl suspend