Greetings capsuleers,
I’m releasing Argus Overview, an open-source multi-boxing preview tool designed primarily for Linux players, with Windows support included.
GitHub: GitHub - AreteDriver/Argus_Overview: Multi-window preview and management tool for EVE Online on Linux
License: MIT (free forever)
Background
As a Linux EVE player, I found the existing options for window management lacking. EVE-O Preview is excellent but Windows-only. The Linux alternatives were either abandoned or missing critical features. So I built something that fills that gap.
Core Features
Window Management
- Live preview thumbnails of all EVE clients
- Click-to-focus switching
- Auto-detection of new EVE windows
- Draggable, resizable preview frames
- Global hotkeys (Ctrl+Alt+1-9)
Layout & Organization
- Save/load layout presets
- Auto-grid tiling (2x2, 3x1, Main+Sides, etc.)
- Team management - group characters by activity
- Per-character custom labels and hotkeys
Performance
- Minimize inactive windows (50-80% GPU savings)
- Threaded capture system (no UI lag)
- Adjustable refresh rates (1-60 FPS)
Quality of Life
- System tray integration
- Visual activity alerts (red flash detection)
- EVE settings sync between characters
- Session timers
Technical Requirements
Linux: X11 or Wayland/XWayland, Python 3.8+, standard system tools (wmctrl, xdotool, ImageMagick)
Windows: See windows/README_WINDOWS.md in the repository
Installation (Linux)
curl -sSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/AreteDriver/Argus_Overview/main/install.sh | bash
~/argus-overview/run.sh
Documentation
- QUICKSTART.md - Get running in 5 minutes
- Full README with screenshots and demo GIF
- CONTRIBUTING.md for those who want to help
Support
If you find this useful:
- ISK donations: AreteDriver (in-game)
- Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/aretedriver
- GitHub stars help visibility
Feedback
Bug reports, feature requests, and contributions welcome via GitHub Issues or this thread.
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AreteDriver
