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garconcn
Asked: 2010-10-26 09:52:53 +0800 CST

How to reload screenrc without restarting screen?

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After modified screenrc, how to see the changes without restarting screen?

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  1. Best Answer

    You could try Ctrl-a : source ~/.screenrc.

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  2. I tried the option mentioned here - Ctrl-a : source ~/.screenrc and it didn't work for me.

    This is what worked for me - Ctrl-a : source $HOME/.screenrc

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  3. I have this in my .screenrc file:

    bind R eval "source $HOME/.screenrc" "echo '.screenrc reloaded!'"

    Which causes screen to reload the .screenrc file when Ctrl-AShift-R is pressed.

    Of course, this only works if you've already got the line in your .screenrc file! To 'bootstrap' this sortcut on an existing screen session, add the line above line to your .screenrc file and then follow @Dennis Williamson's answer. After that, you'll be able to use the new keyboard shortcut.

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  4. The Ctrl-a : source ~/.screenrc (or variants) mentioned by others are indeed "the way to go".

    But if you are using a frontend for screen (e.g. byobu), a bit of extra work is needed:

    • Open a new terminal
    • Attach the screen here too: screen -x
    • Run Ctrl-a : source ~/.screenrc (like everyone suggested)
    • Detach the screen: Ctrl-a d
    • Stop the new terminal: exit

    The settings are now applied everywhere this screen is attached, no matter what frontend you are using. (Even when using no frontend at all)

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