The Complete Professional Multi-Boxing Solution for EVE Online
Window preview management with grid layouts and auto-arrange.
Character management with roles, status, and team organization.
Cycling groups with hotkey recording.
EVE settings synchronization between characters.
General settings with auto-save and notifications.
| Platform | Status | Download |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Full-featured native application | Portable Tarball / AppImage |
| Windows | Full-featured native application | Windows .exe |
- Linux: X11/XWayland support with native tools (xdotool, wmctrl). Portable tarball runs directly after unpacking.
- Windows: Native Win32 API implementation. No external tools required.
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One codebase for both Linux and Windows!
- Unified Codebase - Single repository supporting both Linux and Windows
- Platform Abstraction Layer - Clean separation of platform-specific code
- Native Win32 API - Full Windows support using native APIs (pywin32)
- Improved Architecture - Better testability and maintainability
- All v2.9 Features - Intel parser, settings sync, and more
v2.9 Intel Channel Parser
Monitor your intel channels and stay safe in null-sec!
- Intel Tab - New tab for monitoring EVE chat logs
- System Detection - Recognizes null-sec system names (HED-GP, 1DQ1-A, etc.)
- Ship Recognition - Identifies 100+ EVE ship types including capitals
- Hostile Counts - Parses counts (+5, x10, gang of 20, etc.)
- Threat Assessment - Five levels from clear to critical
- Configurable Alerts - Set thresholds and cooldowns
- Auto Log Detection - Finds EVE logs in native and Proton installs
v2.8 CCP Fair Play Compliance
This release ensures full compliance with CCP's EULA and Fair Play Policy.
- Removed Visual Alerts - Red flash detection feature removed for EULA compliance
- Tab Rename - "Automation" tab renamed to "Cycle Control" for clarity
- Documentation Updates - All docs updated for consistency
v2.7 Performance Edition
This release focused on performance optimization and security hardening.
- Quick search box in Overview toolbar
- Type to filter visible windows by character name
- Status bar shows filtered count
- Number keys 1-9 activate windows by position
- Works when Overview tab is focused
- Quick direct access to specific windows
- Fixed CPU busy loop (15-20% CPU reduction)
- Fixed memory leak (~600x memory reduction per window)
- Added wmctrl result caching (1-second TTL)
- Fixed O(n²) duplicate detection in hotkey groups
- Window ID validation on all subprocess calls
- Path traversal prevention in layout manager
- Narrowed exception handlers to specific types
v2.6 Performance & Layout Edition
This release focuses on performance optimization and layout management for running multiple EVE clients smoothly!
- Reduces FPS to 5
- Perfect for running with EVE clients open
- Minimizes GPU/CPU usage while maintaining functionality
- Automatically minimizes previous window when cycling
- Works with preview clicks, F13/F14 hotkeys, and per-character hotkeys
- Persistent toggle in Settings > Performance
- Option to stop capture loop entirely
- Maximum GPU savings - window cycling still works
- Enable when you only need hotkey switching
- Drag windows from preview area to arrangement grid
- Visual placement before applying layout
- Works with all grid patterns (2x2, 3x1, etc.)
- Click "Record" then press any key to set hotkeys
- Supports F13/F14 for G13 integration
- No more manual text entry
v2.2 Ultimate Edition - Major UX Overhaul
This release focused on usability, automation, and polish with 14 new features!
- Orange "V" icon in system tray
- Minimize to tray instead of closing
- Quick access menu (Show/Hide, Profiles, Settings)
- Double-click to show/hide main window
- Notifications for new characters
- Scan and import ALL EVE windows with one button
- Automatically detects character names from window titles
- Skip duplicates automatically
- Shows count of imported characters
- Background process scans every 5 seconds (configurable)
- Automatically adds new EVE windows when they launch
- Shows notification for each new character
- No more manual adding required!
- Bind Ctrl+1 to "Main Character", Ctrl+2 to "Scout Alt"
- Global hotkeys work even when EVE has focus
- Configure in settings.json
- Lock thumbnail positions to prevent accidental moves
- Lock button in toolbar + Ctrl+Shift+L hotkey
- Visual lock icon on thumbnails when locked
- Right-click thumbnail → "Set Label..."
- Display "Scout", "Logi", "DPS" instead of character names
- Persists across sessions
- Opacity fade on hover (30% default, configurable)
- See through thumbnails to underlying windows
- Smooth transitions
- Small colored dot on each thumbnail
- Green = focused, Yellow = recent activity, Gray = idle
- Quickly identify active windows
- Optional "2h 15m" display on thumbnails
- Shows how long each character has been logged in
- Enable in settings
- Dark (default), Light, EVE (orange accents)
- Configure in settings.json
- Affects all UI elements
- Ctrl+Shift+M: Minimize all EVE windows
- Ctrl+Shift+R: Restore all EVE windows
- Tray notifications show count
- Edit settings.json while running
- Click "Reload Config" in tray menu
- Changes apply without restart
- Focus Window, Minimize, Close (with confirmation)
- Set Label, Zoom Level
- Remove from Preview
- New thumbnails position relative to existing ones
- Fills right-to-left, then starts new row
- Respects screen boundaries
- Grid snapping (10px)
- Save and restore complete window arrangements
- Named layouts for different activities
- One-click switching between configurations
- Professional grid patterns: 2x2, 3x1, 1x3, 4x1
- Main+Sides pattern for focus gameplay
- Cascade layout for quick overview
- Full character database
- Account grouping
- Activity-based teams
- Auto-assignment when characters log in
- Auto-detect all monitors
- Per-monitor layouts
- Spread windows across monitors
- Copy keybindings between characters
- Sync UI layouts, overview settings
- Batch sync to entire team
# Using pipx (recommended - manages virtual environment automatically)
pipx install argus-overview
# Run
argus-overviewIf you don't have pipx installed:
# Ubuntu/Debian
sudo apt install pipx
pipx ensurepath
# Fedora
sudo dnf install pipx
pipx ensurepath
# Arch
sudo pacman -S python-pipx
pipx ensurepathAlternative: Install in a virtual environment
# Create and activate virtual environment
python3 -m venv ~/.venv/argus
source ~/.venv/argus/bin/activate
# Install
pip install argus-overview
# Run (with venv activated)
argus-overviewNote: Modern Linux distributions (Debian 12+, Ubuntu 23.04+, Fedora 38+) use PEP 668 to protect the system Python. Running pip install argus-overview directly will show an "externally-managed-environment" error. Use pipx or a virtual environment instead.
Download the portable tarball from Releases - runs directly after extraction with no installation required.
# Download and extract
tar xf argus-overview-X.X.X-portable-linux-x86_64.tar.gz
cd argus-overview-X.X.X
# Run immediately
./run.sh
# Optional: Add to applications menu
./install-desktop.shThis is the simplest option - just unpack and run. The tarball includes a bundled Python virtual environment with all dependencies.
# One-liner install
curl -sSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/AreteDriver/Argus_Overview/main/install.sh | bash
# Or manual installation
git clone https://github.com/AreteDriver/Argus_Overview
cd Argus_Overview
./install.sh
# Run
~/argus-overview/run.sh- Main Tab: Add EVE windows, minimize inactive to save GPU
- Characters & Teams Tab: Add your characters, create teams
- Layouts Tab: Save your window arrangements
- Settings Sync Tab: Copy settings from your main to alts
- ✅ Low-latency multi-window previews
- ✅ Draggable, resizable preview frames
- ✅ Global hotkeys (Ctrl+Alt+1-9)
- ✅ Profile management
- ✅ Adjustable refresh rates (1-60 FPS)
- ✅ Always-on-top mode
- ✅ Click-to-activate
- ✅ Minimize inactive windows (50-80% GPU savings!)
- ✅ Threaded capture system (no UI lag!)
- ✅ Layout presets with quick-switch
- ✅ Auto-grid tiling (6+ patterns)
- ✅ Character & team management
- ✅ Multi-monitor support
- ✅ EVE settings synchronization
1. Create "Mining Team" with Orca + 3 miners
2. Arrange in 2x2 grid
3. Save as "Mining Layout"
4. Minimize inactive miners to save GPU
1. Create "PvP Team" with FC + Logi + DPS
2. Use Main+Sides layout (FC center, others on side)
3. Link to "PvP Layout"
4. Quick-switch with Ctrl+Tab
1. Create "Market Team" with trader alts
2. Use 3x1 horizontal layout
3. Sync overview settings from main to all alts
4. Monitor all markets simultaneously
- OS: Linux (X11 or XWayland required - see Wayland note below)
- Python: 3.10 or higher
- System Tools: wmctrl, xdotool, ImageMagick, x11-apps
# Ubuntu/Debian
sudo apt-get install wmctrl xdotool imagemagick x11-apps python3-pip
# Fedora/RHEL
sudo dnf install wmctrl xdotool ImageMagick xorg-x11-apps python3-pip
# Arch Linux
sudo pacman -S wmctrl xdotool imagemagick xorg-xwd python-pipArgus Overview requires X11 tools (wmctrl, xdotool) to function. These tools do not work on pure Wayland sessions.
| Session Type | Works? | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| X11 (Xorg) | Yes | Full functionality |
| XWayland | Yes | Most Wayland sessions include XWayland by default |
| Pure Wayland | No | Wayland security model prevents window management |
Why doesn't pure Wayland work?
Wayland's security model intentionally prevents applications from:
- Listing windows from other applications
- Capturing screenshots of other windows
- Moving or focusing other application windows
- Sending keystrokes to other windows
This is a security feature, not a bug. EVE-O Preview on Windows works because Windows allows these operations.
Running EVE with PROTON_ENABLE_WAYLAND?
When EVE runs as a native Wayland window, Argus Overview cannot capture or control it. Solutions:
- Remove
PROTON_ENABLE_WAYLAND- Let EVE run under XWayland (default behavior) - Use an X11 session - Select "GNOME on Xorg" or similar at login
- Check XWayland is running - Most compositors enable it by default. Verify with:
echo $DISPLAY
Argus Overview will detect pure Wayland sessions at startup and display a warning.
- QUICKSTART.md - Get started in 5 minutes
- docs/USER_GUIDE.md - Comprehensive user manual
- docs/ARCHITECTURE.md - Technical architecture
- WHATS_NEW.md - Complete feature changelog
- CONTRIBUTING.md - How to contribute
- CHANGELOG.md - Version history
- Memory: ~50-100 MB per preview
- CPU: 2-5% per preview at 30 FPS
- GPU Savings: 50-80% with minimize inactive feature
- Capture Latency: <50ms with threaded system
"Wayland Detected" warning at startup?
→ See Wayland Compatibility section above. Run EVE without PROTON_ENABLE_WAYLAND or use an X11 session.
No windows detected / empty window list?
→ Check if running pure Wayland: echo $XDG_SESSION_TYPE. If "wayland" and echo $DISPLAY is empty, X11 tools won't work.
Characters not found for settings sync? → Add custom EVE installation path in Settings Sync tab
Windows not auto-arranging? → Ensure character names match EVE window titles
High CPU usage? → Reduce refresh rate or number of active previews
Contributions welcome! This is a community project.
- Feature requests
- Bug reports
- Code improvements
- Documentation
- Translations
MIT License - See LICENSE file
- Inspired by EVE-O-Preview for Windows
- Built for the EVE Online community
- Special thanks to all contributors and testers
- Check documentation
- Review troubleshooting section
- Check logs:
~/.config/argus-overview/argus-overview.log - Report issues with full details
Fly safe, capsuleers! o7
Argus Overview v2.8 The Complete Professional Solution for Linux Multi-Boxing
