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6 dunstctl - Command line control utility for dunst, a customizable and
7 lightweight notification-daemon
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10 dunstctl COMMAND [PARAMETER]
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13 action notification_position
14 Performs the default action or, if not available, opens the context
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18 close
19 Close the topmost notification currently being displayed.
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22 Close all notifications currently being displayed
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25 Open the context menu, presenting all available actions and urls
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28 count [displayed/history/waiting]
29 Returns the number of displayed, shown and waiting notifications.
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33 Redisplay the notification that was most recently closed. This can
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38 Check if dunst is currently running or paused. If dunst is paused
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42 Set the paused status of dunst. If false, dunst is running
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47 Tries to contact dunst and checks for common faults between
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51 Show all available commands with a brief description
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