x-debug-tools
Description
A set of basic X window system debugging tools:
- xev: monitor X events to a window
- xlsatoms: list interned atoms defined on server
- xlsclients: list client applications running on a display
- xprop: list properties of the given window
- xwininfo: show information abut a given window
Packages
source: x-debug-tools
binary: x-debug-tools
Usage Examples
List all windows on screen:
# xwininfo -tree -root
What application owns the window/dialog/popup covering the screen:
# xprop | grep WM_NAME (and click the window)
Is my window receiving the events it should:
# xwininfo | grep id: (click the window) # xev -id 0xWINDOW_ID