i3 / i3/i3status

Add a dummy marker module to simplify postprocessing by wrapper scripts

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enhancement
Dominant language
C
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Description

A simple marker module just indicating a marker string (for example, `@email`) will simplify collaboration between i3status and filter scripts that may want to insert extra information at some designated position of the output (for example, by using sed substitution).

I could open a PR if you like the idea.

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Research direction

Start with issue #120 and inspect how i3status modules expose their output to wrapper scripts. Implement a dummy marker module that emits a configurable marker string such as `@email`, then verify that wrapper scripts can identify and substitute the designated position.

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Assessment

Tech stack
c
Domain
cli
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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