Yes, you can use `wmctrl` to minimize and maximize windows from the terminal. Here's how you can do it:
### Minimize a Window:
To minimize a window using `wmctrl`, you can use the following command:
```bash
wmctrl -r "Window Title" -b toggle,hidden
```
Replace `"Window Title"` with the title of the window you want to minimize. If the window is already minimized, this command will restore it.
### Maximize a Window:
To maximize a window, you can use the following command:
```bash
wmctrl -r "Window Title" -b add,maximized_vert,maximized_horz
```
Again, replace `"Window Title"` with the title of the window you want to maximize.
### Restore a Window to Normal Size:
If you want to restore a maximized window to its normal size, you can use:
```bash
wmctrl -r "Window Title" -b remove,maximized_vert,maximized_horz
```
### Example Workflow:
1. **Minimize a Window:**
```bash
wmctrl -r "Terminal" -b toggle,hidden
```
2. **Maximize the Window:**
```bash
wmctrl -r "Terminal" -b add,maximized_vert,maximized_horz
```
3. **Restore the Window to Normal Size:**
```bash
wmctrl -r "Terminal" -b remove,maximized_vert,maximized_horz
```
### Notes:
- Make sure `wmctrl` is installed on your system. You can install it using your package manager. For example, on Debian-based systems, you can use:
```bash
sudo apt-get install wmctrl
```
- The window title must match exactly, including any special characters or spaces. You can list all open windows and their titles using:
```bash
wmctrl -l
```
This should give you the flexibility to minimize and maximize windows directly from the terminal using `wmctrl`