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Provides a simple utility for switching workspaces in i3. Inspired somewhat by GNOME 3's workspace switcher.

Normally, i3 will not create new workspaces when switching to the prev/next workspaces. Further, workspaces without windows are automatically closed. This forces users to use a short cut like Win+n to switch to workspace n if it does not have a window on it.

This tool switches simply by counting off workspaces. For example, if you currently have these workspaces active (ie, have windows on them):

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|1|2|3|
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and you are on workspace 3, then calling i3switcher next will move you to workspace 4, leaving you with these workspaces

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|1|2|3|4|
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calling i3switcher next again will move you to workspace 5, but leave you with

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|1|2|3|5| # Notice that i3 removes 4 just like normal
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