From b1539dfe2a36cc3302d221de201e8c69d0d535ee Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: notusknot Date: Tue, 13 Apr 2021 16:54:51 -0700 Subject: [PATCH] Rewrite README --- README.md | 42 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++---- 1 file changed, 38 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index d3a2b00..a89023f 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -1,7 +1,41 @@ -# anyscroll +# Anyscroll +### Scroll anywhere in your x11 environment by clicking and dragging! -Scroll anywhere in your x11 environment by clicking and dragging! -This program was heavily inspired by the browser extension [scroll anywhere](https://fastaddons.com/#scroll_anywhere) +![License](https://img.shields.io/github/license/davidovski/anyscroll) -still in development + +This program was heavily inspired by the browser extension [scroll anywhere.](https://fastaddons.com/#scroll_anywhere) + +## How to install + +### Dependencies: +- ```x11``` to run your environment +- ```libxtst-dev``` to emulate scrolling +- (Optional) ```git``` to clone the repository + +### Instructions: +- Clone this repository with\ + ```git clone https://github.com/davidovski/anyscroll``` or by downloading and extracting the .zip file +- Enter into the directory with ```cd anyscroll``` +- Type ```make``` to install + +## How to use + +A binary has now been created in your anyscroll directory. To run it, type ./anyscroll. If you want it to run on startup, add ./anyscroll to your startup. + +And thats it! simply hold down you middle mouse button and move your mouse up or down to scroll. + +Note: _there is currently a feature in many linux distros where the middle mouse button copies from your clipboard. This can be ignored in most websites or apps, but sometimes it can get pretty annoying. I am working to fix this issue, and if you have a solution, please contribute._ + +## Development + +This project is still being actively developed and has many more features coming soon. + +## How to contribute + +To contribute, you can open a new pull request on GitHub, and if I like the code, I will accept it. + +## License + +The code is registered under the GPL license, making it open-source. Please read the license to understand what you can and cannot do with this software. \ No newline at end of file