xscreensaver_service.sh

#!/bin/bash

# Define the systemd service file path
SERVICE_FILE="$HOME/.config/systemd/user/xscreensaver.service"

# Ensure the systemd user directory exists
mkdir -p "$(dirname "$SERVICE_FILE")"

# Write the service file content
cat <<EOF > "$SERVICE_FILE"
[Unit]
Description=XScreensaver daemon
After=graphical-session.target

[Service]
ExecStart=/usr/bin/xscreensaver -no-splash
Restart=always
RestartSec=5s

[Install]
WantedBy=default.target
EOF

echo "Systemd service file created at: $SERVICE_FILE"

# Reload systemd user daemon to recognize the new service
systemctl --user daemon-reload

# Enable the service to start at login
systemctl --user enable xscreensaver.service

# Restart the service to apply changes
systemctl --user restart xscreensaver.service

# Check the status of the service
echo "Service status:"
systemctl --user status xscreensaver.service