EnvyControl

EnvyControl is a program aimed to provide an easy way to switch GPU modes on Nvidia Optimus systems (i.e laptops with Intel + Nvidia or AMD + Nvidia configurations) under Linux.

License

Envycontrol is licensed under the MIT license which is a permissive, free software license (see LICENSE).

Compatible distros

This program was originally developed for Arch Linux but it should work on any other Linux distribution.

For a detailed list of tested distros see here.

If you're using Ubuntu please read this.

Supported display managers

GDM
SDDM
LightDM

If your display manager isn't currently supported by EnvyControl, you might have to manually configure it.

Supported graphics modes

integrated
nvidia
hybrid

Read a detailed explanation here.

A note on AMD + Nvidia systems

I don't own any device with this hardware combination, however experimental support for AMD systems under nvidia mode has been added. Please send me your feedback.

Get EnvyControl

Arch Linux and its derivatives

Install the envycontrol package from the AUR manually or by using an AUR helper:

# with Paru
paru -S envycontrol

# with Yay
yay -S envycontrol

# with Pamac (Manjaro)
pamac install envycontrol

Now you can run sudo envycontrol --switch <MODE> to switch graphics modes.

Other distros

Clone this repository with git clone https://github.com/geminis3/envycontrol.git or download the latest tarball from the releases page.
Run sudo python envycontrol.py --switch <MODE> from the root of the repository to switch to a different graphics mode.

You can also install EnvyControl globally as a pip package:

From the root of the cloned repository run sudo pip install .
Now you can run sudo envycontrol --switch <MODE> from any directory to switch graphics modes.

Usage

usage: envycontrol.py [-h] [--status] [--switch MODE] [--dm DISPLAY_MANAGER] [--version]

options:
  -h, --help            show this help message and exit
  --status              Query the current graphics mode set by EnvyControl
  --switch MODE         Switch the graphics mode. You need to reboot for changes to apply. Supported modes: integrated, nvidia, hybrid
  --dm DISPLAY_MANAGER  Manually specify your Display Manager. This is required only for systems without systemd. Supported DMs: gdm, sddm, lightdm
  --version, -v         Print the current version and exit

Examples

Set graphics mode to integrated (disable the Nvidia GPU):

sudo envycontrol --switch integrated

Set graphics mode to nvidia (automatic display manager detection):

sudo envycontrol --switch nvidia

Manually specify your display manager for nvidia mode (useful for non-systemd users):

sudo envycontrol --switch nvidia --dm sddm

Show the current graphics mode:

envycontrol --status

Frequently Asked Questions

See here.

What to do if you have found a bug

Feel free to open an issue, don't forget to provide some basic info.

Linux distribution
Desktop Environment or Window Manager as well as your Display Manager
Nvidia drivers version
EnvyControl version

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