Service

Run Walker as a background service for instant open.

Start service

walker --gapplication-service &

Re-open a window anytime:

walker

Systemd user unit

Example unit (see assets/walker.service):

[Unit]
Description=Walker launcher service
PartOf=graphical-session.target
After=graphical-session.target
Requires=graphical-session.target
ConditionEnvironment=WAYLAND_DISPLAY

[Service]
Type=simple
ExecStart=/usr/bin/walker --gapplication-service
Slice=session.slice
Restart=on-failure

[Install]
WantedBy=graphical-session.target

Install and enable:

mkdir -p ~/.config/systemd/user
cp assets/walker.service ~/.config/systemd/user/
systemctl --user daemon-reload
systemctl --user enable --now walker.service

Autostart helper

Walker can manage a simple autostart .desktop for you:

walker --enableautostart
walker --disableautostart