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Toggle-Camera

This repository contains a camera toggle script for Linux environments. The script provides a simple and convenient solution for toggling the camera on and off. It replicates a camera toggle functionality that is not commonly available on many laptops, making it a valuable tool for users who desire this feature.

Installation

To install the Toggle Camera script, you have two options:

Option 1: Automatic Installation (Using Makefile)

  1. Clone the repository to your local machine:

    git clone https://github.com/Rds2151/Toggle-Camera.git

  2. Navigate to the cloned directory:

    cd Toggle-Camera

  3. Run the Makefile to install the script automatically:

    make install

This will copy the script file to the /etc/ folder and make it executable.

Option 2: Manual Installation

  1. Clone the repository to your local machine: 
    git clone https://github.com/Rds2151/Toggle-Camera.git
  2. Navigate to the cloned directory: 
    cd Toggle-Camera
  3. Copy the script file to the /etc/ folder: 
    sudo cp toggle_camera.sh /etc/
  4. Make the script file executable: 
    sudo chmod +x /etc/toggle_camera.sh

Usage

To use the Toggle Camera script, follow the steps below:

  1. Open the keyboard shortcuts settings on your Linux system.

  2. Add a new shortcut and set the functionality to be triggered by the F7 key.

  3. Set the command to execute as:

    /etc/toggle_camera.sh

  4. Save the changes and close the settings.

Now, whenever you press the F7 key, the camera on your Linux system will be toggled on or off.

Contributing

Contributions to the Toggle-Camera project are welcome. If you find any issues or have any suggestions for improvements, please open an issue or submit a pull request.