im-config

configures input method framework for Linux desktops

TLDR

Configure input method
$ im-config
List available methods
$ im-config -l
Set input method
$ im-config -n [ibus]
Show current method
$ im-config -c
Reset to auto
$ im-config -a

SYNOPSIS

im-config [options]

DESCRIPTION

im-config configures input method framework for Linux desktops. It selects between IBus, Fcitx, SCIM, and other input systems.The tool manages X startup scripts for input method activation. It's used for setting up multilingual input.

PARAMETERS

-l

List available methods.
-n METHOD
Set input method.
-c
Show current setting.
-a
Auto-detect method.
-x
X mode (GUI).
--help
Display help information.

CAVEATS

Debian/Ubuntu tool. Session restart needed. Desktop-specific behavior.

HISTORY

im-config is a Debian tool for managing input method configuration.

SEE ALSO

ibus(1), fcitx(1), im-launch(1)