How to Set Up the Mimosa Conky Theme (Separated Tiles Version)

If you love customizing your Linux desktop, the Mimosa Conky Theme is a great choice. This theme uses a clean and modern tile-based layout that displays system stats in an organized way. It’s perfect for those who want both functionality and aesthetics on their desktop.

In this guide, we’ll show you how to configure the Mimosa Conky theme with its separated tiles layout. This setup allows for flexible customization and works well on various screen resolutions.

Screen Resolution & Layout Preview

I’m using a laptop with a resolution of 1366x768, which fits four rows of tiles on the screen. If you have a larger display, you can fit more rows. Here’s how the layout looks:

Gap Settings for Perfect Alignment

Set the following gaps to make the tiles align correctly:

A1 → x:  20    y:  50
A2 → x:  20    y: 204
A3 → x:  20    y: 358
A4 → x:  20    y: 512

B1 → x: 174    y:  50
B2 → x: 174    y: 204
B3 → x: 174    y: 358
B4 → x: 174    y: 512

Tip: In the Conky config file, use gap_x for X and gap_y for Y. If you’re using Conky Manager 2, Horizontal Gap = X and Vertical Gap = Y.

Applying the Theme

Applying the Mimosa theme works the same as any other Conky setup. In this version, the tiles are stored in a separate folder, making it easier to customize. For convenience, I recommend using Conky Manager 2. Here’s a video tutorial:

Why Choose Mimosa Conky?

This theme is ideal for users who love minimalism but still want detailed system information at a glance. With separate tiles, you can arrange the widgets however you like—CPU, RAM, network, or even custom tiles you create yourself.

Final Thoughts

Feel free to experiment and make Mimosa match your desktop style. If you create your own tiles, I’d love to see your setup!

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