refactor: changed effects, add shell completions

- Extract all apply_* effect methods from screenshot.rs into dedicated
  src/effects.rs (blur, vignette, pixelate, swirl) — screenshot.rs
- Rewrite apply_blur: replace broken fastblur::gaussian_blur (horizontal-
  only box blur, backbuf dropped) with correct inline two-pass sliding-
  window box blur operating directly on Cairo surface bytes — ~10×
  faster, no ImageBuffer round-trip, no fastblur dependency
- Remove melting effect entirely (seems to be hard to implement
  properely, tried multiple itterations)
- Drop unused dependencies: fastblur, rand
- Add clap_complete dependency + --completions {bash,fish,zsh} flag,
  with CompletionShell enum in config.rs
- Fix show_* flags defaulting to true: remove default_value_t=true from
  show_media, show_battery, show_network, show_bluetooth, show_album_art,
  show_caps_lock_text — all now opt-in (matching user expectation)
- Convert peek toggle to hold: toggle_peek() → set_peek_held(held: bool),
  Press calls set_peek_held(true), new Release handler iterates all
  surfaces and calls set_peek_held(false), matching Ctrl-hold behavior
- Fix cursor rendering: increase font size 11→14 for peeked chars,
  handle cursor_position == 0 (prevent negative t wrapping to far ring
  end)
- Fix peek hit-test: use shape-aware point_in_shape() instead of simple
  circle pill/square/diamond/hexagon now detect clicks correctly within
  their area
- Remove per-frame DEBUG logs: PEEK/DOT mode in lock.rs,
  set_password_display/peek_password in render/mod.rs
- Update README: embed rustlock-effects.webp demo, remove melting
  references, correct show_* defaults and options table

.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.md

@@ -0,0 +1,55 @@
+---
+name: Bug Report
+about: Report a crash, visual glitch, or unexpected behavior
+labels: bug
+---
+
+## Description
+
+A clear and concise description of the bug.
+
+## Steps to Reproduce
+
+1. 
+2. 
+3. 
+
+## Expected Behavior
+
+What did you expect to happen?
+
+## Actual Behavior
+
+What actually happened? Include any error messages, visual glitches, or crashes.
+
+## Screenshots / Screen Recordings
+
+If applicable, add screenshots or recordings to help explain the problem.
+
+## Environment
+
+- **Compositor:** (e.g., Hyprland, Sway, River, Niri)
+- **Compositor version:** (e.g., Hyprland 0.47.0)
+- **rustlock version:** (`rustlock --version`)
+- **Display configuration:** (single monitor, multi-monitor, mixed DPI, etc.)
+- **OS/Distro:** (e.g., Arch Linux, Ubuntu 24.04, Fedora 41)
+
+## Config / CLI flags
+
+```sh
+# The exact command you used to start rustlock
+# e.g., rustlock --debug --effect-blur 5x2 --theme modern
+```
+
+## Logs
+
+```
+# Paste any relevant logs here
+# Run with --debug --log-file to capture verbose logs
+```
+
+## Confirmations
+
+- [ ] I searched existing issues and this is not a duplicate
+- [ ] I am running the latest version of rustlock
+- [ ] I have included relevant logs and environment details

.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.md

@@ -0,0 +1,16 @@
+---
+name: Feature Request
+about: Suggest an idea for rustlock
+labels: enhancement
+---
+
+**Is your feature request related to a problem? Please describe.**
+
+
+**Describe the solution you'd like**
+
+
+**Describe alternatives you've considered**
+
+
+**Additional context**

.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md

@@ -0,0 +1,23 @@
+# Pull Request Template
+
+## Description
+Please include a summary of the change and which issue is fixed (if relevant).
+
+## Type of Change
+- [ ] Bug fix (non-breaking change that fixes an issue)
+- [ ] New feature (non-breaking change that adds functionality)
+- [ ] Breaking change (fix or feature that would cause existing functionality to not work as expected)
+- [ ] Documentation update
+- [ ] Refactoring
+
+## How Has This Been Tested?
+Please describe the tests that you ran to verify your changes.
+
+## Checklist
+- [ ] My code follows the style guidelines of this project
+- [ ] I have performed a self-review of my own code
+- [ ] I have commented my code, particularly in hard-to-understand areas
+- [ ] I have made corresponding changes to the documentation
+- [ ] My changes generate no new warnings
+- [ ] I have added tests that prove my fix is effective or that my feature works
+- [ ] New and existing unit tests pass locally with my changes

.github/actions/deps/action.yml

@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@ description: Install system dependencies required for building rustlock
 runs:
   using: composite
   steps:
-    - name: Install system dependencies (Ubuntu/Debian)
+    - name: Install system dependencies for Debian based distros
       shell: bash
       run: |
         sudo apt-get update

.github/dependabot.yml

@@ -0,0 +1,44 @@
+version: 2
+
+updates:
+  - package-ecosystem: "cargo"
+    directory: "/"
+    schedule:
+      interval: "weekly"
+      day: "monday"
+      time: "09:00"
+      timezone: "UTC"
+    open-pull-requests-limit: 10
+    labels:
+      - "dependencies"
+      - "rust"
+    commit-message:
+      prefix: "deps"
+    reviewers:
+      - "JorySeverijnse"
+    versioning-strategy: "auto"
+    groups:
+      rust-dependencies:
+        patterns:
+          - "*"
+        update-types:
+          - "minor"
+          - "patch"
+
+  - package-ecosystem: "github-actions"
+    directory: "/"
+    schedule:
+      interval: "weekly"
+      day: "monday"
+      time: "09:00"
+      timezone: "UTC"
+    labels:
+      - "dependencies"
+      - "github-actions"
+    groups:
+      actions-dependencies:
+        patterns:
+          - "*"
+        update-types:
+          - "minor"
+          - "patch"

.github/labeler.yml

@@ -0,0 +1,23 @@
+documentation:
+  - changed-files:
+      - any-glob-to-any-file: ['README.md', '*.md', 'docs/**']
+
+features:
+  - changed-files:
+      - any-glob-to-any-file: ['src/input.rs', 'src/lock.rs', 'src/config.rs', 'src/auth.rs', 'src/screenshot.rs', 'src/system.rs']
+
+rendering:
+  - changed-files:
+      - any-glob-to-any-file: ['src/render/**']
+
+ci:
+  - changed-files:
+      - any-glob-to-any-file: ['.github/**', '.github/workflows/**']
+
+dependencies:
+  - changed-files:
+      - any-glob-to-any-file: ['Cargo.toml', 'Cargo.lock']
+
+refactoring:
+  - changed-files:
+      - any-glob-to-any-file: ['src/util.rs', 'src/main.rs']

.github/workflows/dependabot-automerge.yml

@@ -0,0 +1,38 @@
+name: Dependabot Automerge
+
+on:
+  pull_request:
+    types: [opened, synchronize, reopened]
+
+permissions:
+  contents: write
+  pull-requests: write
+
+jobs:
+  automerge:
+    if: github.actor == 'dependabot[bot]'
+    runs-on: ubuntu-latest
+    steps:
+      - name: Fetch Dependabot metadata
+        id: metadata
+        uses: dependabot/fetch-metadata@v2
+        with:
+          github-token: "${{ secrets.GITHUB_TOKEN }}"
+
+      - name: Auto-approve minor/patch updates
+        if: |
+          steps.metadata.outputs.update-type == 'version-update:semver-minor' ||
+          steps.metadata.outputs.update-type == 'version-update:semver-patch'
+        run: gh pr review --approve "$PR_URL"
+        env:
+          PR_URL: ${{ github.event.pull_request.html_url }}
+          GH_TOKEN: ${{ secrets.GITHUB_TOKEN }}
+
+      - name: Enable auto-merge for minor/patch updates
+        if: |
+          steps.metadata.outputs.update-type == 'version-update:semver-minor' ||
+          steps.metadata.outputs.update-type == 'version-update:semver-patch'
+        run: gh pr merge --auto --squash "$PR_URL"
+        env:
+          PR_URL: ${{ github.event.pull_request.html_url }}
+          GH_TOKEN: ${{ secrets.GITHUB_TOKEN }}

.github/workflows/labeler.yml

@@ -0,0 +1,15 @@
+name: PR Labeler
+
+on:
+  pull_request:
+    types: [opened, synchronize]
+
+jobs:
+  label:
+    runs-on: ubuntu-latest
+    steps:
+      - name: Label PR based on changed files
+        uses: actions/labeler@v6
+        with:
+          repo-token: ${{ secrets.GITHUB_TOKEN }}
+          configuration-path: .github/labeler.yml

.github/workflows/nightly-release.yml

@@ -0,0 +1,50 @@
+name: Nightly Release
+
+on:
+  push:
+    branches: [main, master]
+  workflow_dispatch:
+
+env:
+  CARGO_TERM_COLOR: always
+
+jobs:
+  nightly-build:
+    runs-on: ubuntu-latest
+    permissions:
+      contents: write
+    steps:
+      - uses: actions/checkout@v7
+        with:
+          fetch-depth: 0
+
+      - uses: ./.github/actions/deps
+
+      - uses: Swatinem/rust-cache@v2
+
+      - uses: dtolnay/rust-toolchain@stable
+
+      - name: Set version
+        id: version
+        run: |
+          DATE=$(date -u +%Y%m%d%H%M)
+          SHA=$(git rev-parse --short HEAD)
+          VERSION=$(grep -m1 '^version =' Cargo.toml | cut -d'"' -f2)
+          echo "VERSION=${VERSION}-nightly.$DATE.$SHA" >> $GITHUB_OUTPUT
+
+      - name: Build release binary
+        run: cargo build --release
+
+      - name: Upload binary
+        uses: actions/upload-artifact@v4
+        with:
+          name: rustlock-${{ steps.version.outputs.VERSION }}
+          path: target/release/rustlock
+
+      - name: Create nightly release
+        uses: softprops/action-gh-release@v3
+        with:
+          tag_name: ${{ steps.version.outputs.VERSION }}
+          name: Nightly Build ${{ steps.version.outputs.VERSION }}
+          prerelease: true
+          generate_release_notes: true

.github/workflows/quality.yml

@@ -14,24 +14,27 @@ jobs:
   quality-checks:
     runs-on: ubuntu-latest
     steps:
-      - uses: actions/checkout@v4
+      - uses: actions/checkout@v7
-      - uses: Swatinem/rust-cache@v2
+
-      
       - uses: ./.github/actions/deps
-      
+
       - name: Install Rust with tools
         uses: dtolnay/rust-toolchain@stable
         with:
           components: rustfmt, clippy
-      
+
+      - uses: Swatinem/rust-cache@v2
+
       - name: Check formatting
         run: cargo fmt -- --check
-      
+
       - name: Run clippy
-        run: cargo clippy -- -D warnings
+        run: cargo clippy --all-targets -- -D warnings
-      
+
-      - name: Run unit tests
+      - name: Run unit tests (all features)
-        run: cargo test --quiet
+        run: cargo test --all-features --quiet
-      
+
       - name: Check documentation
-        run: cargo doc --no-deps --document-private-items
+        env:
+          RUSTDOCFLAGS: -D warnings
+        run: cargo doc --no-deps --document-private-items

.github/workflows/release.yml

@@ -5,109 +5,45 @@ on:
     tags:
       - 'v*'
 
-env:
-  CARGO_TERM_COLOR: always
-
 jobs:
-  release-build:
-    runs-on: ubuntu-latest
-    strategy:
-      fail-fast: false
-      matrix:
-        include:
-          - variant: "default"
-            args: ""
-            distro: "ubuntu"
-          - variant: "no-networking"
-            args: "--no-default-features"
-            distro: "ubuntu"
-          - variant: "default"
-            args: ""
-            distro: "debian"
-          - variant: "default"
-            args: ""
-            distro: "fedora"
-          - variant: "default"
-            args: ""
-            distro: "arch"
-    container: ${{ matrix.distro == 'ubuntu' && 'ubuntu:latest' || matrix.distro == 'debian' && 'debian:stable-slim' || matrix.distro == 'fedora' && 'fedora:latest' || 'archlinux:latest' }}
-    steps:
-      - name: Checkout
-        uses: actions/checkout@v4
-
-      - name: Install system dependencies (Ubuntu/Debian)
-        if: matrix.distro == 'ubuntu' || matrix.distro == 'debian'
-        run: |
-          apt-get update
-          apt-get install -y \
-            curl \
-            llvm clang libclang-dev \
-            pkg-config \
-            libglib2.0-dev libcairo2-dev libpango1.0-dev libatk1.0-dev \
-            libgdk-pixbuf-2.0-dev libpam0g-dev libdbus-1-dev \
-            libwayland-dev libxkbcommon-dev
-
-      - name: Install system dependencies (Fedora)
-        if: matrix.distro == 'fedora'
-        run: |
-          dnf install -y \
-            curl \
-            llvm clang clang-devel \
-            pkgconfig \
-            glib2-devel cairo-devel cairo-gobject-devel pango-devel atk-devel \
-            gdk-pixbuf2-devel pam-devel dbus-devel \
-            wayland-devel libxkbcommon-devel
-
-      - name: Install system dependencies (Arch)
-        if: matrix.distro == 'arch'
-        run: |
-          pacman -Sy --noconfirm \
-            base-devel \
-            llvm clang pkgconf \
-            glib2 cairo pango atk gdk-pixbuf2 \
-            pam dbus \
-            wayland libxkbcommon
-
-      - name: Install Rust
-        uses: dtolnay/rust-toolchain@stable
-
-      - name: Build ${{ matrix.variant }} (${{ matrix.distro }})
-        run: cargo build --release ${{ matrix.args }}
-
-      - name: Upload artifact
-        uses: actions/upload-artifact@v4
-        with:
-          name: rustlock-${{ matrix.variant }}-${{ matrix.distro }}
-          path: target/release/rustlock
-
   release:
     runs-on: ubuntu-latest
-    needs: [release-build]
     permissions:
       contents: write
     steps:
-      - name: Checkout
+      - uses: actions/checkout@v7
-        uses: actions/checkout@v4
-
-      - name: Download all artifacts
-        uses: actions/download-artifact@v4
-        with:
-          path: artifacts
 
       - name: Determine tag
         id: tag
         run: echo "VERSION=${GITHUB_REF#refs/tags/v}" >> $GITHUB_OUTPUT
 
       - name: Create Release
-        uses: softprops/action-gh-release@v2
+        uses: softprops/action-gh-release@v3
         with:
           tag_name: ${{ github.ref_name }}
           name: RustLock v${{ steps.tag.outputs.VERSION }}
           draft: true
           prerelease: ${{ contains(github.ref_name, 'alpha') || contains(github.ref_name, 'beta') }}
-          files: |
+          generate_release_notes: true
-            artifacts/rustlock-default-ubuntu/rustlock/rustlock:rustlock-default-ubuntu
+
-            artifacts/rustlock-no-networking-ubuntu/rustlock/rustlock:rustlock-no-networking-ubuntu
+  publish-crates:
-            artifacts/rustlock-default-debian/rustlock/rustlock:rustlock-default-debian
+    runs-on: ubuntu-latest
-            artifacts/rustlock-default-fedora/rustlock/rustlock:rustlock-default-fedora
+    needs: [release]
-            artifacts/rustlock-default-arch/rustlock/rustlock:rustlock-default-arch
+    steps:
+      - uses: actions/checkout@v7
+
+      - uses: ./.github/actions/deps
+
+      - uses: Swatinem/rust-cache@v2
+
+      - uses: dtolnay/rust-toolchain@stable
+
+      - name: Publish to crates.io
+        env:
+          CARGO_REGISTRY_TOKEN: ${{ secrets.CARGO_REGISTRY_TOKEN }}
+        run: |
+          if [ -z "$CARGO_REGISTRY_TOKEN" ]; then
+            echo "CARGO_REGISTRY_TOKEN not set — skipping publish"
+            exit 0
+          fi
+          cargo publish

.github/workflows/security.yml

@@ -11,6 +11,14 @@ on:
       - 'Cargo.lock'
       - 'deny.toml'
       - '.github/workflows/security.yml'
+  pull_request:
+    branches: [main, master]
+    paths:
+      - 'Cargo.toml'
+      - 'Cargo.lock'
+      - 'deny.toml'
+      - '.github/workflows/security.yml'
+    types: [opened, synchronize, reopened]
 
 env:
   CARGO_TERM_COLOR: always
@@ -19,42 +27,23 @@ jobs:
   security-audit:
     runs-on: ubuntu-latest
     steps:
-      - uses: actions/checkout@v4
+      - uses: actions/checkout@v7
-      - uses: Swatinem/rust-cache@v2
+
-      
       - name: Install Rust
         uses: dtolnay/rust-toolchain@stable
-      
+
+      - uses: Swatinem/rust-cache@v2
+
       - name: Install security tools
-        run: |
+        uses: taiki-e/install-action@v2
-          curl -L --proto '=https' --tlsv1.2 -sSf https://raw.githubusercontent.com/cargo-bins/cargo-binstall/main/install-from-binstall-release.sh | bash
+        with:
-          cargo binstall --no-confirm cargo-audit cargo-deny cargo-cyclonedx cargo-outdated || \
+          tool: cargo-audit,cargo-deny,cargo-outdated
-          cargo install cargo-audit cargo-deny cargo-cyclonedx cargo-outdated
+
-      
       - name: Run cargo audit
         run: cargo audit
-      
+
       - name: Run cargo deny
         run: cargo deny check
-      
+
-      - name: Generate Software Bill of Materials (SBOM)
-        run: cargo cyclonedx --format json --override-filename bom
-      
-      - name: Upload SBOM
-        uses: actions/upload-artifact@v4
-        with:
-          name: sbom
-          path: bom.json
-      
       - name: Check for outdated dependencies
         run: cargo outdated --exit-code 1 || echo "Some dependencies are outdated"
-      
-      - name: Security summary
-        run: |
-          echo "=== Security Scan Complete ==="
-          echo "✅ cargo audit - Vulnerability scanning"
-          echo "✅ cargo deny - Advisory and license checking"
-          echo "✅ SBOM generated - Software Bill of Materials"
-          echo "✅ Outdated dependencies checked"
-          echo ""
-          echo "Next scheduled scan: Weekly (Sunday 00:00 UTC)"

.github/workflows/stale.yml

@@ -0,0 +1,26 @@
+name: Stale Issues and PRs
+
+on:
+  schedule:
+    - cron: '0 0 * * *'  # Daily
+  workflow_dispatch:
+
+jobs:
+  stale:
+    runs-on: ubuntu-latest
+    permissions:
+      issues: write
+      pull-requests: write
+    steps:
+      - uses: actions/stale@v9
+        with:
+          stale-issue-message: 'This issue has been automatically marked as stale because it has not had recent activity. It will be closed if no further activity occurs within 7 days.'
+          stale-pr-message: 'This PR has been automatically marked as stale because it has not had recent activity. It will be closed if no further activity occurs within 7 days.'
+          close-issue-message: 'This issue has been automatically closed due to inactivity.'
+          close-pr-message: 'This PR has been automatically closed due to inactivity.'
+          days-before-stale: 30
+          days-before-close: 7
+          stale-issue-label: 'stale'
+          stale-pr-label: 'stale'
+          exempt-issue-labels: 'enhancement,security'
+          exempt-pr-labels: 'security,work-in-progress'

.pre-commit-config.yaml

@@ -0,0 +1,28 @@
+repos:
+  - repo: https://github.com/pre-commit/pre-commit-hooks
+    rev: v5.0.0
+    hooks:
+      - id: trailing-whitespace
+        exclude: \.md$
+      - id: end-of-file-fixer
+      - id: check-yaml
+      - id: check-toml
+      - id: check-added-large-files
+        exclude: ^assets/
+      - id: check-merge-conflict
+
+  - repo: local
+    hooks:
+      - id: fmt
+        name: cargo fmt
+        entry: cargo fmt
+        args: ["--", "--check"]
+        language: system
+        types: [rust]
+        pass_filenames: false
+      - id: clippy
+        name: cargo clippy
+        entry: cargo clippy
+        args: ["--", "-D", "warnings"]
+        language: system
+        pass_filenames: false

Cargo.toml

@@ -3,6 +3,8 @@ name = "rustlock"
 version = "0.1.0"
 edition = "2021"
 license = "GPL-3.0-or-later"
+authors = ["Jory Severijnse"]
+description = "A high-performance Wayland screen locker"
 
 [dependencies]
 smithay-client-toolkit = { version = "0.19", default-features = false, features = ["calloop", "xkbcommon"] }
@@ -10,30 +12,23 @@ wayland-client = { version = "0.31" }
 wayland-protocols = { version = "0.32", features = ["client"] }
 wayland-protocols-wlr = { version = "0.3", features = ["client"] }
 anyhow = "1.0"
-futures = { version = "0.3", default-features = false, features = ["std"] }
 cairo-rs = { version = "0.20", default-features = false, features = ["png"] }
 gdk-pixbuf = { version = "0.20", default-features = false, features = ["v2_40"] }
-gio = { version = "0.20" }
 pangocairo = { version = "0.20" }
 clap = { version = "4.6", default-features = false, features = ["derive", "std", "help", "usage", "error-context"] }
+clap_complete = { version = "4.6", default-features = false }
 toml = { version = "1.1", default-features = false, features = ["parse", "display", "serde"] }
 serde = { version = "1.0", default-features = false, features = ["derive", "std"] }
 zeroize = "1.8"
 log = "0.4"
-env_logger = { version = "0.11", default-features = false, features = ["color", "humantime"] }
 chrono = { version = "0.4", default-features = false, features = ["clock", "std"] }
 whoami = "1.6"
 zbus = { version = "5.14", default-features = false, features = ["tokio"] }
 mpris = "2.0"
 tokio = { version = "1.51", default-features = false, features = ["rt", "rt-multi-thread", "macros", "time", "sync"] }
-num-traits = { version = "0.2" }
-rand = { version = "0.8" }
 reqwest = { version = "0.12", default-features = false, features = ["blocking", "rustls-tls"], optional = true }
 image = { version = "0.25", default-features = false, features = ["png", "jpeg"] }
-    fastblur = "0.1"
+pam-client = "0.5"
-    pam-client = "0.5"
-    thiserror = "1.0"
-    bytemuck = "1.25"
     calloop = "0.13"
     xkbcommon = "0.7"
     calloop-wayland-source = "0.3"

LICENSE

@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-GNU GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE 
+GNU GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE
 Version 3, 29 June 2007
 Copyright © 2007 Free Software Foundation, Inc. <http://fsf.org/>
 
@@ -46,7 +46,7 @@ To “convey” a work means any kind of propagation that enables other parties
 
 An interactive user interface displays “Appropriate Legal Notices” to the extent that it includes a convenient and prominently visible feature that (1) displays an appropriate copyright notice, and (2) tells the user that there is no warranty for the work (except to the extent that warranties are provided), that licensees may convey the work under this License, and how to view a copy of this License. If the interface presents a list of user commands or options, such as a menu, a prominent item in the list meets this criterion.
 
-1. Source Code. 
+1. Source Code.
 The “source code” for a work means the preferred form of the work for making modifications to it. “Object code” means any non-source form of a work.
 
 A “Standard Interface” means an interface that either is an official standard defined by a recognized standards body, or, in the case of interfaces specified for a particular programming language, one that is widely used among developers working in that language.
@@ -59,24 +59,24 @@ The Corresponding Source need not include anything that users can regenerate aut
 
 The Corresponding Source for a work in source code form is that same work.
 
-2. Basic Permissions. 
+2. Basic Permissions.
 All rights granted under this License are granted for the term of copyright on the Program, and are irrevocable provided the stated conditions are met. This License explicitly affirms your unlimited permission to run the unmodified Program. The output from running a covered work is covered by this License only if the output, given its content, constitutes a covered work. This License acknowledges your rights of fair use or other equivalent, as provided by copyright law.
 
 You may make, run and propagate covered works that you do not convey, without conditions so long as your license otherwise remains in force. You may convey covered works to others for the sole purpose of having them make modifications exclusively for you, or provide you with facilities for running those works, provided that you comply with the terms of this License in conveying all material for which you do not control copyright. Those thus making or running the covered works for you must do so exclusively on your behalf, under your direction and control, on terms that prohibit them from making any copies of your copyrighted material outside their relationship with you.
 
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@@ -148,17 +148,17 @@ Moreover, your license from a particular copyright holder is reinstated permanen
 
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-11. Patents. 
+11. Patents.
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+14. Revised Versions of this License.
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@@ -190,13 +190,13 @@ If the Program specifies that a proxy can decide which future versions of the GN
 
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-15. Disclaimer of Warranty. 
+15. Disclaimer of Warranty.
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+17. Interpretation of Sections 15 and 16.
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@@ -207,7 +207,7 @@ If you develop a new program, and you want it to be of the greatest possible use
 
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-<one line to give the program's name and a brief idea of what it does.> 
+<one line to give the program's name and a brief idea of what it does.>
 Copyright (C) <year> <name of author>
 
 This program is free software: you can redistribute it and/or modify it under the terms of the GNU General Public License as published by the Free Software Foundation, either version 3 of the License, or (at your option) any later version.
@@ -220,8 +220,8 @@ Also add information on how to contact you by electronic and paper mail.
 
 If the program does terminal interaction, make it output a short notice like this when it starts in an interactive mode:
 
-<program> Copyright (C) <year> <name of author> 
+<program> Copyright (C) <year> <name of author>
-This program comes with ABSOLUTELY NO WARRANTY; for details type `show w'. 
+This program comes with ABSOLUTELY NO WARRANTY; for details type `show w'.
 This is free software, and you are welcome to redistribute it under certain conditions; type `show c' for details.
 
 The hypothetical commands `show w' and `show c' should show the appropriate parts of the General Public License. Of course, your program's commands might be different; for a GUI interface, you would use an “about box”.

README.md

@@ -1,10 +1,14 @@
 # 🔒 RustLock
 
-[![License](https://img.shields.io/badge/license-AGPL--3.0%2B-blue.svg)](https://github.com/yourusername/rustlock/blob/main/LICENSE)
+[![License](https://img.shields.io/badge/license-GPL-3.0-blue.svg)](https://github.com/yourusername/rustlock/blob/main/LICENSE)
 [![Version](https://img.shields.io/badge/version-0.1.0-green.svg)](https://github.com/yourusername/rustlock/releases)
 
 A high-performance Wayland screen locker written in Rust, inspired by `swaylock-effects`.
 
+<p align="center">
+  <img src="assets/rustlock-effects.webp" alt="RustLock effects demo" width="800">
+</p>
+
 ---
 
 ## ✨ Features
@@ -13,7 +17,7 @@ A high-performance Wayland screen locker written in Rust, inspired by `swaylock-
 - 🎨 **Visual Effects**:
   - Gaussian blur (configurable radius and passes)
   - Vignette effect (configurable base and factor)
-  - Pixelate, Swirl, and Melting effects
+  - Pixelate and Swirl effects
   - Smooth fade-in animation
 - 🔐 **Password Indicator**:
   - Circular ring with configurable radius and thickness
@@ -42,8 +46,8 @@ A high-performance Wayland screen locker written in Rust, inspired by `swaylock-
   - PAM-based authentication
   - Configurable grace period (any key press within N seconds unlocks without password)
 - 🎯 **Customization**:
+  - Multiple ring shapes: circle, square, diamond, hexagon, pill
   - Custom icons for WiFi, Bluetooth, Battery
-  - Theme presets (modern, pixel, glass)
   - Configuration via config file or CLI
 
 ---
@@ -65,6 +69,7 @@ rustlock \
     --indicator \
     --indicator-radius 100 \
     --indicator-thickness 7 \
+    --ring-shape hexagon \
     --effect-blur 7x5 \
     --effect-vignette 0.5:0.5 \
     --ring-color 785412 \
@@ -72,6 +77,8 @@ rustlock \
     --line-color 00000000 \
     --inside-color 00000088 \
     --separator-color 00000000 \
+    --show-network \
+    --show-battery \
     --grace 2 \
     --fade-in 0.2
 ```
@@ -96,51 +103,76 @@ Use arrow keys to move the cursor while entering your password:
 
 ## ⚙️ Configuration
 
-Options can be provided via command line or a configuration file at `~/.config/rustlock/config.toml`. CLI arguments take precedence over config file, which takes precedence over theme defaults.
+Options can be provided via command line or a configuration file at `~/.config/rustlock/config.toml`. CLI arguments take precedence over config file values.
 
 ### Options
 
-| Option | Description |
+| Option | Default | Description |
-|--------|-------------|
+|--------|---------|-------------|
-| **General** | |
+| **General** | | |
-| `--screenshots` | Capture desktop background before locking |
+| `--screenshots` | — | Capture desktop background before locking |
-| `--image <PATH>` | Use custom background image instead of screenshot |
+| `--image <PATH>` | — | Use custom background image instead of screenshot |
-| `--clock` | Display centered clock and date |
+| `--clock` | — | Display centered clock and date |
-| `--indicator` | Show password entry ring (default: true) |
+| `--indicator` | `true` | Show password entry ring |
-| `--indicator-radius <N>` | Ring radius in pixels (default: 100) |
+| `--hide-password` | `false` | Hide password dots (dots are shown by default) |
-| `--indicator-thickness <N>` | Ring thickness in pixels (default: 7) |
+| `--config <PATH>` | — | Path to config file |
-| **Effects** | |
+| `--debug` | — | Enable debug logging |
-| `--effect-blur <R>x<P>` | Gaussian blur: radius x passes (e.g., `7x5`) |
+| **Ring** | | |
-| `--effect-pixelate` | Pixelate effect |
+| `--indicator-radius <N>` | `100` | Ring radius in pixels |
-| `--effect-swirl` | Swirl distortion effect |
+| `--indicator-thickness <N>` | `7` | Ring thickness in pixels |
-| `--effect-melting` | Melting distortion effect |
+| `--ring-shape <SHAPE>` | `circle` | Ring shape: `circle`, `square`, `diamond`, `hexagon`, `pill` |
-| `--effect-vignette <B>:<F>` | Vignette: base:factor (e.g., `0.5:0.5`) |
+| `--max-dots <N>` | `24` | Maximum password dots in the ring |
-| **Colors** | |
+| **Effects** | | |
-| `--ring-color <RRGGBB[AA]>` | Outer ring color (hex, optional alpha) |
+| `--effect-blur <R>x<P>` | — | Gaussian blur: radius x passes (e.g., `7x5`) |
-| `--key-hl-color <RRGGBB[AA]>` | Key highlight segment color |
+| `--effect-vignette <B>:<F>` | — | Vignette: base : factor (e.g., `0.5:0.5`) |
-| `--line-color <RRGGBB[AA]>` | Separator line color |
+| `--effect-pixelate <S>` | — | Pixelate effect with block size in pixels |
-| `--inside-color <RRGGBB[AA]>` | Inner circle color |
+| `--effect-swirl <A>` | — | Swirl distortion with angle |
-| `--separator-color <RRGGBB[AA]>` | Ring separator color |
+| **Colors** (hex `RRGGBB[AA]`) | | |
-| **Display Options** | |
+| `--ring-color <HEX>` | `#785412` | Outer ring color |
-| `--show-media` | Show MPRIS media info (default: true) |
+| `--line-color <HEX>` | `#00000000` | Separator line color |
-| `--show-battery` | Show battery status (default: true) |
+| `--inside-color <HEX>` | `#00000088` | Inner circle fill color |
-| `--show-network` | Show WiFi status (default: true) |
+| `--separator-color <HEX>` | `#00000000` | Ring segment separator color |
-| `--show-bluetooth` | Show Bluetooth status (default: true) |
+| `--key-hl-color <HEX>` | `#4EAC41` | Key highlight segment color |
-| `--show-keyboard-layout` | Show keyboard layout indicator (default: true) |
+| `--caps-lock-key-hl-color <HEX>` | `#4EAC41` | Key highlight color when caps lock is on |
-| `--show-album-art` | Show album art (default: true) |
+| `--caps-lock-bs-hl-color <HEX>` | `#DB3300` | Backspace highlight color in caps lock |
-| `--hide-password` | Hide password dots (default: false, dots are shown) |
+| `--caps-lock-color <HEX>` | `#E5A445` | Caps lock indicator ring color |
-| **Custom Icons** | |
+| `--caps-lock-text-color <HEX>` | `#E5A445` | Caps lock text color |
-| `--wifi-icon <PATH>` | Custom WiFi icon (PNG/SVG) |
+| `--verifying-color <HEX>` | `#0072FF` | Verifying feedback ring color |
-| `--bluetooth-icon <PATH>` | Custom Bluetooth icon (PNG/SVG) |
+| `--show-caps-lock-text` | `false` | Show "CAPS" text when caps lock is active |
-| `--battery-icon <PATH>` | Custom battery icon (PNG/SVG) |
+| **Display** | | |
-| **Other** | |
+| `--show-media` | `false` | Show MPRIS media player information |
-| `--grace <SECONDS>` | Grace period in seconds (default: 2) |
+| `--show-battery` | `false` | Show battery status |
-| `--fade-in <SECONDS>` | Fade-in animation duration (default: 0.2) |
+| `--show-network` | `false` | Show WiFi SSID and signal strength |
-| `--pam-service <NAME>` | PAM service name (default: "rustlock") |
+| `--show-bluetooth` | `false` | Show Bluetooth status |
-| `--config <PATH>` | Path to config file |
+| `--show-album-art` | `false` | Show album art for media |
-| `--theme <NAME>` | Theme preset: modern, pixel, glass |
+| `--show-keyboard-layout` | `false` | Show keyboard layout indicator |
-| `--debug` | Enable debug logging |
+| **Feedback & Timing** | | |
-| `--log-file` | Write logs to `~/.rustlock.log` |
+| `--fade-in <SECONDS>` | `0.2` | Fade-in animation duration |
+| `--grace <SECONDS>` | `0` | Grace period — any key press unlocks within N seconds |
+| `--auth-timeout <MS>` | `10000` | PAM authentication timeout in milliseconds |
+| `--wrong-password-duration <MS>` | `500` | Wrong password feedback animation duration |
+| `--key-highlight-duration <MS>` | `300` | Key highlight feedback duration |
+| `--cleared-feedback-duration <MS>` | `500` | Cleared password feedback duration |
+| `--verifying-timeout <MS>` | `5000` | Verifying feedback fallback timeout |
+| `--feedback-window-duration <MS>` | `1000` | Wrong password feedback input window |
+| `--key-highlight-window-duration <MS>` | `200` | Key highlight input-side window |
+| **System** | | |
+| `--pam-service <NAME>` | `rustlock` | PAM service name |
+| `--system-poll-interval <S>` | `2` | Polling interval for system status updates |
+| `--dbus-reconnect-delay <S>` | `5` | Delay before reconnecting DBus on failure |
+| `--command-timeout <S>` | `5` | Timeout for system commands |
+| **Custom Icons** (PNG/SVG path) | | |
+| `--wifi-icon <PATH>` | — | Custom WiFi icon |
+| `--bluetooth-icon <PATH>` | — | Custom Bluetooth icon |
+| `--battery-icon <PATH>` | — | Custom battery icon |
+| `--media-prev-icon <PATH>` | — | Custom previous track icon |
+| `--media-stop-icon <PATH>` | — | Custom stop icon |
+| `--media-play-icon <PATH>` | — | Custom play icon |
+| `--media-pause-icon <PATH>` | — | Custom pause icon |
+| `--media-next-icon <PATH>` | — | Custom next track icon |
+| **Logging** | | |
+| `--log-file` | — | Write verbose logs to `~/.rustlock.log` |
+| `--log-path <PATH>` | — | Path for log file (enables file logging, overrides `--log-file` default path) |
 
 ---
 

flake.nix

@@ -28,9 +28,28 @@
       nativeBuildInputs = [
         pkgs.pkg-config
         pkgs.rustPlatform.bindgenHook
-        pkgs.rustfmt
+      ];
-        pkgs.clippy
+    };
+
+    devShells.${system}.default = pkgs.mkShell {
+      packages = with pkgs; [
+        cargo
+        rustc
+        rustfmt
+        clippy
+        cargo-audit
+        cargo-deny
+        prek
+        pkg-config
+        rustPlatform.bindgenHook
+        cairo
+        pam
+        gdk-pixbuf
+        librsvg
+        pango
+        libxkbcommon
+        dbus
       ];
     };
   };
-}
+}

rust-toolchain.toml

@@ -0,0 +1,3 @@
+[toolchain]
+channel = "1.94.0"
+components = ["rustfmt", "clippy"]

src/auth.rs

@@ -1,5 +1,8 @@
 use std::ffi::{CStr, CString};
+use std::sync::atomic::{AtomicBool, Ordering};
+use std::sync::Arc;
 use std::thread;
+use std::time::Duration;
 
 use log::{debug, error};
 use pam_client::{Context, ErrorCode, Flag};
@@ -7,8 +10,10 @@ use smithay_client_toolkit::reexports::{calloop::channel, calloop::EventLoop};
 use whoami::username;
 use zeroize::Zeroizing;
 
-const SERVICE_NAME: &str = "rustlock";
+type AuthChannels = (
-
+    channel::Sender<(Zeroizing<String>, u64)>,
+    channel::Channel<(bool, u64)>,
+);
 pub struct LockConversation {
     pub password: Option<Zeroizing<String>>,
 }
@@ -35,60 +40,64 @@ impl pam_client::ConversationHandler for LockConversation {
     }
 }
 
-pub fn create_and_run_auth_loop(
+pub fn create_and_run_auth_loop(service_name: String) -> Option<AuthChannels> {
-) -> Option<(channel::Sender<Zeroizing<String>>, channel::Channel<bool>)> {
     let username = username();
 
-    let conversation = LockConversation { password: None };
+    let (auth_req_send, auth_req_recv) = channel::channel::<(Zeroizing<String>, u64)>();
-    match Context::new(SERVICE_NAME, Some(username.as_str()), conversation) {
+    let (auth_res_send, auth_res_recv) = channel::channel::<(bool, u64)>();
-        Ok(_) => {
-            debug!("Prepared to authenticate user '{}'", username);
-        }
-        Err(err) => {
-            error!("Failed to initialize PAM context: {:?}", err);
-            error!(
-                "Ensure that the PAM service '{}' is correctly configured.",
-                SERVICE_NAME
-            );
-            return None;
-        }
-    }
-
-    let (auth_req_send, auth_req_recv) = channel::channel::<Zeroizing<String>>();
-    let (auth_res_send, auth_res_recv) = channel::channel::<bool>();
 
     thread::spawn(move || {
         let mut event_loop: EventLoop<()> = EventLoop::try_new().unwrap();
+
+        // Create PAM context once and reuse it for all auth attempts.
+        // Creating a new context each time is expensive because it
+        // re-parses configs and re-loads shared libraries for every attempt.
+        let conversation = LockConversation { password: None };
+        let mut context =
+            match Context::new(service_name.as_str(), Some(username.as_str()), conversation) {
+                Ok(ctx) => {
+                    debug!("Prepared to authenticate user '{}'", username);
+                    ctx
+                }
+                Err(err) => {
+                    error!("Failed to initialize PAM context: {:?}", err);
+                    error!(
+                        "Ensure that the PAM service '{}' is correctly configured.",
+                        service_name
+                    );
+                    return;
+                }
+            };
+
+        let running = Arc::new(AtomicBool::new(true));
+        let running_clone = running.clone();
+
         event_loop
             .handle()
-            .insert_source(auth_req_recv, |evt, _metadata, _state| match evt {
+            .insert_source(auth_req_recv, move |evt, _metadata, _state| match evt {
-                channel::Event::Msg(password) => {
+                channel::Event::Msg((password, seq)) => {
-                    let conversation = LockConversation {
+                    context.conversation_mut().password = Some(password);
-                        password: Some(password),
+                    match context.authenticate(Flag::NONE) {
-                    };
+                        Ok(()) => {
-                    match Context::new(SERVICE_NAME, Some(username.as_str()), conversation) {
+                            let _ = auth_res_send.send((true, seq));
-                        Ok(mut context) => match context.authenticate(Flag::NONE) {
+                        }
-                            Ok(()) => {
-                                auth_res_send.send(true).unwrap();
-                            }
-                            Err(err) => {
-                                error!("Pam authenticate failed with {:?}", err);
-                                auth_res_send.send(false).unwrap();
-                            }
-                        },
                         Err(err) => {
-                            error!("Failed to re-initialize PAM context: {:?}", err);
+                            error!("Pam authenticate failed with {:?}", err);
-                            auth_res_send.send(false).unwrap();
+                            let _ = auth_res_send.send((false, seq));
                         }
                     }
                 }
-                channel::Event::Closed => {}
+                channel::Event::Closed => {
+                    running_clone.store(false, Ordering::SeqCst);
+                }
             })
             .unwrap();
 
-        loop {
+        while running.load(Ordering::SeqCst) {
-            event_loop.dispatch(None, &mut ()).expect("Failed to run");
+            let _ = event_loop.dispatch(Some(Duration::from_millis(100)), &mut ());
         }
+
+        debug!("PAM auth thread exiting cleanly");
     });
 
     Some((auth_req_send, auth_res_recv))

src/config.rs

@@ -1,7 +1,56 @@
 use crate::util;
 use clap::Parser;
 use serde::{Deserialize, Serialize};
+use std::fmt;
 use std::path::PathBuf;
+use std::str::FromStr;
+
+#[derive(Debug, Clone, Copy, PartialEq, Default, Serialize, Deserialize)]
+pub enum RingShape {
+    #[default]
+    Circle,
+    Square,
+    Diamond,
+    Hexagon,
+    Pill,
+}
+
+impl FromStr for RingShape {
+    type Err = String;
+
+    fn from_str(s: &str) -> Result<Self, Self::Err> {
+        match s {
+            "circle" => Ok(RingShape::Circle),
+            "square" => Ok(RingShape::Square),
+            "diamond" => Ok(RingShape::Diamond),
+            "hexagon" => Ok(RingShape::Hexagon),
+            "pill" => Ok(RingShape::Pill),
+            _ => Err(format!(
+                "Unknown ring shape '{}'. Options: circle, square, diamond, hexagon, pill",
+                s
+            )),
+        }
+    }
+}
+
+impl fmt::Display for RingShape {
+    fn fmt(&self, f: &mut fmt::Formatter<'_>) -> fmt::Result {
+        match self {
+            RingShape::Circle => write!(f, "circle"),
+            RingShape::Square => write!(f, "square"),
+            RingShape::Diamond => write!(f, "diamond"),
+            RingShape::Hexagon => write!(f, "hexagon"),
+            RingShape::Pill => write!(f, "pill"),
+        }
+    }
+}
+
+#[derive(Debug, Clone, Copy, PartialEq, clap::ValueEnum)]
+pub enum CompletionShell {
+    Bash,
+    Fish,
+    Zsh,
+}
 
 #[derive(Parser, Debug, Clone, Serialize, Deserialize)]
 #[command(author, version, about, long_about = None)]
@@ -21,6 +70,10 @@ pub struct Config {
     #[arg(long, default_value = "7")]
     pub indicator_thickness: u32,
 
+    #[arg(long, default_value = "circle", value_parser = clap::value_parser!(RingShape))]
+    #[serde(default)]
+    pub ring_shape: RingShape,
+
     #[arg(long, value_parser = util::parse_blur_effect)]
     #[serde(
         deserialize_with = "util::deserialize_blur_effect",
@@ -45,10 +98,6 @@ pub struct Config {
     #[serde(default)]
     pub effect_swirl: Option<f32>,
 
-    #[arg(long)]
-    #[serde(default)]
-    pub effect_melting: Option<f32>,
-
     #[arg(long, default_value = "785412", value_parser = util::parse_hex_color)]
     #[serde(
         deserialize_with = "util::deserialize_hex_color",
@@ -91,7 +140,14 @@ pub struct Config {
     )]
     pub caps_lock_text_color: (f64, f64, f64, f64),
 
-    #[arg(long, action = clap::ArgAction::SetTrue, default_value_t = true)]
+    #[arg(long, default_value = "0072FF", value_parser = util::parse_hex_color)]
+    #[serde(
+        deserialize_with = "util::deserialize_hex_color",
+        serialize_with = "util::serialize_hex_color"
+    )]
+    pub verifying_color: (f64, f64, f64, f64),
+
+    #[arg(long, action = clap::ArgAction::SetTrue)]
     pub show_caps_lock_text: bool,
 
     #[arg(long, default_value = "00000000", value_parser = util::parse_hex_color)]
@@ -115,7 +171,7 @@ pub struct Config {
     )]
     pub separator_color: (f64, f64, f64, f64),
 
-    #[arg(long, default_value = "2")]
+    #[arg(long, default_value = "0")]
     pub grace: f32,
 
     #[arg(long, default_value = "0.2")]
@@ -134,19 +190,28 @@ pub struct Config {
     #[arg(long)]
     pub log_file: bool,
 
-    #[arg(long, action = clap::ArgAction::SetTrue, default_value_t = true)]
+    /// Path for log file (enables file logging, overrides --log-file default path)
+    #[arg(long)]
+    #[serde(default)]
+    pub log_path: Option<PathBuf>,
+
+    /// Timeout (ms) for PAM authentication before showing failure
+    #[arg(long, default_value = "10000")]
+    pub auth_timeout: u64,
+
+    #[arg(long, action = clap::ArgAction::SetTrue)]
     pub show_media: bool,
 
-    #[arg(long, action = clap::ArgAction::SetTrue, default_value_t = true)]
+    #[arg(long, action = clap::ArgAction::SetTrue)]
     pub show_battery: bool,
 
-    #[arg(long, action = clap::ArgAction::SetTrue, default_value_t = true)]
+    #[arg(long, action = clap::ArgAction::SetTrue)]
     pub show_network: bool,
 
-    #[arg(long, action = clap::ArgAction::SetTrue, default_value_t = true)]
+    #[arg(long, action = clap::ArgAction::SetTrue)]
     pub show_bluetooth: bool,
 
-    #[arg(long, action = clap::ArgAction::SetTrue, default_value_t = true)]
+    #[arg(long, action = clap::ArgAction::SetTrue)]
     pub show_album_art: bool,
 
     #[arg(long, action = clap::ArgAction::SetTrue)]
@@ -191,10 +256,50 @@ pub struct Config {
     #[serde(default)]
     pub media_next_icon: Option<String>,
 
-    /// Apply a pre-defined theme preset
+    /// Maximum number of password dots in the indicator ring
-    #[arg(long)]
+    #[arg(long, default_value = "24")]
-    #[serde(default)]
+    pub max_dots: u32,
-    pub theme: Option<String>,
+
+    /// Duration (ms) for wrong password feedback animation
+    #[arg(long, default_value = "500")]
+    pub wrong_password_duration: u64,
+
+    /// Duration (ms) for key highlight feedback animation
+    #[arg(long, default_value = "300")]
+    pub key_highlight_duration: u64,
+
+    /// Duration (ms) for cleared password feedback animation
+    #[arg(long, default_value = "500")]
+    pub cleared_feedback_duration: u64,
+
+    /// Duration (ms) for verifying feedback fallback timeout
+    #[arg(long, default_value = "5000")]
+    pub verifying_timeout: u64,
+
+    /// Duration (ms) that wrong password feedback is shown input-side
+    #[arg(long, default_value = "1000")]
+    pub feedback_window_duration: u64,
+
+    /// Duration (ms) for key highlight feedback input-side window
+    #[arg(long, default_value = "200")]
+    pub key_highlight_window_duration: u64,
+
+    /// Polling interval (seconds) for system status updates
+    #[arg(long, default_value = "2")]
+    pub system_poll_interval: u64,
+
+    /// Delay (seconds) before reconnecting DBus on failure
+    #[arg(long, default_value = "5")]
+    pub dbus_reconnect_delay: u64,
+
+    /// Timeout (seconds) for system commands (poweroff, reboot, suspend)
+    #[arg(long, default_value = "5")]
+    pub command_timeout: u64,
+
+    /// Generate shell completions for the given shell
+    #[arg(long, value_enum)]
+    #[serde(skip)]
+    pub completions: Option<CompletionShell>,
 }
 
 impl Config {
@@ -202,6 +307,26 @@ impl Config {
         use clap::CommandFactory;
 
         let mut config = Config::parse();
+
+        // Handle --completions early (before config file merge so file can't inject it)
+        if let Some(shell) = config.completions {
+            use clap_complete::Shell;
+            let mut cmd = Config::command();
+            let name = "rustlock";
+            match shell {
+                CompletionShell::Bash => {
+                    clap_complete::generate(Shell::Bash, &mut cmd, name, &mut std::io::stdout())
+                }
+                CompletionShell::Fish => {
+                    clap_complete::generate(Shell::Fish, &mut cmd, name, &mut std::io::stdout())
+                }
+                CompletionShell::Zsh => {
+                    clap_complete::generate(Shell::Zsh, &mut cmd, name, &mut std::io::stdout())
+                }
+            }
+            std::process::exit(0);
+        }
+
         let cmd = Config::command();
         let matches = cmd.get_matches();
 
@@ -209,7 +334,7 @@ impl Config {
         let is_cli =
             |key: &str| matches.value_source(key) == Some(clap::parser::ValueSource::CommandLine);
 
-        // 1. Config file layer (overrides defaults and themes)
+        // Config file layer (overrides defaults, CLI args take precedence)
         let config_path = config.config.clone().unwrap_or_else(|| {
             let mut path = std::path::PathBuf::from(std::env::var("HOME").unwrap_or_default());
             path.push(".config/rustlock/config.toml");
@@ -242,51 +367,62 @@ impl Config {
             }
         }
 
-        // 2. Theme presets (applied to fields NOT set on CLI or in File)
+        config.auth_timeout = config.auth_timeout.max(100);
-        if let Some(theme) = &config.theme {
+        config.max_dots = config.max_dots.max(1);
-            match theme.as_str() {
+        config.fade_in = config.fade_in.max(0.0);
-                "modern" => {
+        config.grace = config.grace.max(0.0);
-                    if config.effect_blur.is_none() && !is_cli("effect_blur") {
-                        config.effect_blur = Some((10, 3));
-                    }
-                    if config.effect_vignette.is_none() && !is_cli("effect_vignette") {
-                        config.effect_vignette = Some((0.5, 0.5));
-                    }
-                    if !is_cli("indicator_radius") {
-                        config.indicator_radius = 120;
-                    }
-                    if !is_cli("ring_color") {
-                        config.ring_color = (0.2, 0.6, 0.8, 1.0);
-                    }
-                }
-                "pixel" => {
-                    if config.effect_pixelate.is_none() && !is_cli("effect_pixelate") {
-                        config.effect_pixelate = Some(10);
-                    }
-                    if !is_cli("indicator_radius") {
-                        config.indicator_radius = 80;
-                    }
-                    if !is_cli("ring_color") {
-                        config.ring_color = (0.8, 0.2, 0.2, 1.0);
-                    }
-                }
-                "glass" => {
-                    if config.effect_blur.is_none() && !is_cli("effect_blur") {
-                        config.effect_blur = Some((20, 5));
-                    }
-                    if !is_cli("inside_color") {
-                        config.inside_color = (1.0, 1.0, 1.0, 0.1);
-                    }
-                    if !is_cli("ring_color") {
-                        config.ring_color = (1.0, 1.0, 1.0, 0.5);
-                    }
-                }
-                _ => {
-                    log::warn!("Unknown theme: {}", theme);
-                }
-            }
-        }
 
         config
     }
 }
+
+#[cfg(test)]
+mod tests {
+    use super::*;
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_max_dots_default() {
+        let config = Config::parse_from(["test"]);
+        assert_eq!(config.max_dots, 24);
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_auth_timeout_default() {
+        let config = Config::parse_from(["test"]);
+        assert_eq!(config.auth_timeout, 10000);
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_auth_timeout_min_clamp() {
+        let mut config = Config::parse_from(["test", "--auth-timeout", "0"]);
+        config.auth_timeout = config.auth_timeout.max(100);
+        assert_eq!(config.auth_timeout, 100);
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_max_dots_min_clamp() {
+        let mut config = Config::parse_from(["test", "--max-dots", "0"]);
+        config.max_dots = config.max_dots.max(1);
+        assert_eq!(config.max_dots, 1);
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_fade_in_negative_clamp() {
+        let mut config = Config::parse_from(["test", "--fade-in=-1"]);
+        config.fade_in = config.fade_in.max(0.0);
+        assert_eq!(config.fade_in, 0.0);
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_grace_negative_clamp() {
+        let mut config = Config::parse_from(["test", "--grace=-1"]);
+        config.grace = config.grace.max(0.0);
+        assert_eq!(config.grace, 0.0);
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_log_path_default_none() {
+        let config = Config::parse_from(["test"]);
+        assert!(config.log_path.is_none());
+    }
+}

src/effects.rs

@@ -0,0 +1,285 @@
+//! Visual effects for lock screen backgrounds.
+//!
+//! Each effect takes a `&mut ImageSurface` and processes it in-place.
+//! Effects are applied in order: blur → vignette → pixelate → swirl.
+
+use anyhow::{Context, Result};
+use cairo::ImageSurface;
+
+/// Apply a swirl effect (radial rotation around the image centre).
+pub fn apply_swirl(surface: &mut ImageSurface, angle: f32) -> Result<()> {
+    let width = surface.width();
+    let height = surface.height();
+    let center_x = width as f32 / 2.0;
+    let center_y = height as f32 / 2.0;
+    let radius = center_x.min(center_y);
+
+    let stride = surface.stride() as usize;
+    let mut data = vec![0u8; stride * height as usize];
+    surface
+        .with_data(|src| data.copy_from_slice(src))
+        .context("swirl: failed to read surface data")?;
+    let original = data.clone();
+
+    for y in 0..height {
+        for x in 0..width {
+            let dx = x as f32 - center_x;
+            let dy = y as f32 - center_y;
+            let d = (dx * dx + dy * dy).sqrt();
+
+            if d < radius {
+                let percent = (radius - d) / radius;
+                let theta = percent * percent * angle;
+                let s = theta.sin();
+                let c = theta.cos();
+
+                let nx = (c * dx - s * dy + center_x) as i32;
+                let ny = (s * dx + c * dy + center_y) as i32;
+
+                if nx >= 0 && nx < width && ny >= 0 && ny < height {
+                    let src_idx = (ny as usize * stride) + (nx as usize * 4);
+                    let dst_idx = (y as usize * stride) + (x as usize * 4);
+                    data[dst_idx..dst_idx + 4].copy_from_slice(&original[src_idx..src_idx + 4]);
+                }
+            }
+        }
+    }
+
+    let mut surface_data = surface
+        .data()
+        .context("swirl: failed to write surface data")?;
+    surface_data.copy_from_slice(&data);
+    Ok(())
+}
+
+/// Pixelate the surface.
+pub fn apply_pixelate(surface: &mut ImageSurface, pixel_size: u32) -> Result<()> {
+    if pixel_size <= 1 {
+        return Ok(());
+    }
+
+    let width = surface.width();
+    let height = surface.height();
+    let stride = surface.stride() as usize;
+    let mut data = vec![0u8; stride * height as usize];
+    surface
+        .with_data(|src| data.copy_from_slice(src))
+        .context("pixelate: failed to read surface data")?;
+
+    for y in (0..height).step_by(pixel_size as usize) {
+        for x in (0..width).step_by(pixel_size as usize) {
+            let mut r = 0u32;
+            let mut g = 0u32;
+            let mut b = 0u32;
+            let mut count = 0u32;
+
+            // Average pixels in the block
+            for py in 0..pixel_size {
+                for px in 0..pixel_size {
+                    let cur_x = x + px as i32;
+                    let cur_y = y + py as i32;
+                    if cur_x < width && cur_y < height {
+                        let index = (cur_y as usize * stride) + (cur_x as usize * 4);
+                        r += data[index] as u32;
+                        g += data[index + 1] as u32;
+                        b += data[index + 2] as u32;
+                        count += 1;
+                    }
+                }
+            }
+
+            if count > 0 {
+                let r = r.checked_div(count).unwrap_or(0) as u8;
+                let g = g.checked_div(count).unwrap_or(0) as u8;
+                let b = b.checked_div(count).unwrap_or(0) as u8;
+
+                // Fill the block
+                for py in 0..pixel_size {
+                    for px in 0..pixel_size {
+                        let cur_x = x + px as i32;
+                        let cur_y = y + py as i32;
+                        if cur_x < width && cur_y < height {
+                            let index = (cur_y as usize * stride) + (cur_x as usize * 4);
+                            data[index] = r;
+                            data[index + 1] = g;
+                            data[index + 2] = b;
+                        }
+                    }
+                }
+            }
+        }
+    }
+
+    let mut surface_data = surface
+        .data()
+        .context("pixelate: failed to write surface data")?;
+    surface_data.copy_from_slice(&data);
+    Ok(())
+}
+
+/// Apply a box blur effect (fast two-pass sliding-window implementation).
+/// Uses multiply-shift to avoid slow integer division in the hot loop.
+pub fn apply_blur(surface: &mut ImageSurface, radius: u32, times: u32) -> Result<()> {
+    if radius == 0 || times == 0 {
+        return Ok(());
+    }
+
+    let width = surface.width() as usize;
+    let height = surface.height() as usize;
+    let stride = surface.stride() as usize;
+    let r = radius as usize;
+
+    let mut data = vec![0u8; stride * height];
+    surface
+        .with_data(|src| data.copy_from_slice(src))
+        .context("blur: failed to read surface data")?;
+
+    let mut scratch = vec![0u8; stride * height];
+
+    // Precompute ceil(2^32 / c) for every possible window size c.
+    let max_count = (2 * r + 1).min(width.max(height));
+    let factor: Vec<u32> = (0..=max_count)
+        .map(|c| {
+            if c == 0 {
+                0
+            } else {
+                (1u64 << 32).div_ceil(c as u64) as u32
+            }
+        })
+        .collect();
+
+    #[inline(always)]
+    fn div_mul(n: u32, factor: u32) -> u8 {
+        ((n as u64 * factor as u64) >> 32) as u8
+    }
+
+    for _ in 0..times {
+        // Horizontal box blur: data -> scratch
+        for y in 0..height {
+            let row = y * stride;
+            let init_end = r.min(width - 1);
+            let mut b_acc = 0u32;
+            let mut g_acc = 0u32;
+            let mut r_acc = 0u32;
+            for x in 0..=init_end {
+                let px = row + x * 4;
+                b_acc += data[px] as u32;
+                g_acc += data[px + 1] as u32;
+                r_acc += data[px + 2] as u32;
+            }
+            let mut count = (init_end + 1) as u32;
+
+            for x in 0..width {
+                let dst = row + x * 4;
+                let f = factor[count as usize];
+                scratch[dst] = div_mul(b_acc, f);
+                scratch[dst + 1] = div_mul(g_acc, f);
+                scratch[dst + 2] = div_mul(r_acc, f);
+                scratch[dst + 3] = data[dst + 3];
+
+                if x >= r {
+                    let old = row + (x - r) * 4;
+                    b_acc -= data[old] as u32;
+                    g_acc -= data[old + 1] as u32;
+                    r_acc -= data[old + 2] as u32;
+                    count -= 1;
+                }
+                if x + r + 1 < width {
+                    let new = row + (x + r + 1) * 4;
+                    b_acc += data[new] as u32;
+                    g_acc += data[new + 1] as u32;
+                    r_acc += data[new + 2] as u32;
+                    count += 1;
+                }
+            }
+        }
+
+        // Vertical box blur: scratch -> data
+        let init_end = r.min(height - 1);
+        let mut b_acc = vec![0u32; width];
+        let mut g_acc = vec![0u32; width];
+        let mut r_acc = vec![0u32; width];
+        for y in 0..=init_end {
+            let row = y * stride;
+            for x in 0..width {
+                let px = row + x * 4;
+                b_acc[x] += scratch[px] as u32;
+                g_acc[x] += scratch[px + 1] as u32;
+                r_acc[x] += scratch[px + 2] as u32;
+            }
+        }
+        let mut count = (init_end + 1) as u32;
+
+        for y in 0..height {
+            let f = factor[count as usize];
+            let dst_row = y * stride;
+            for x in 0..width {
+                let dst = dst_row + x * 4;
+                data[dst] = div_mul(b_acc[x], f);
+                data[dst + 1] = div_mul(g_acc[x], f);
+                data[dst + 2] = div_mul(r_acc[x], f);
+            }
+
+            if y >= r {
+                let old_row = (y - r) * stride;
+                for x in 0..width {
+                    let px = old_row + x * 4;
+                    b_acc[x] -= scratch[px] as u32;
+                    g_acc[x] -= scratch[px + 1] as u32;
+                    r_acc[x] -= scratch[px + 2] as u32;
+                }
+                count -= 1;
+            }
+            if y + r + 1 < height {
+                let new_row = (y + r + 1) * stride;
+                for x in 0..width {
+                    let px = new_row + x * 4;
+                    b_acc[x] += scratch[px] as u32;
+                    g_acc[x] += scratch[px + 1] as u32;
+                    r_acc[x] += scratch[px + 2] as u32;
+                }
+                count += 1;
+            }
+        }
+    }
+
+    let mut surface_data = surface.data()?;
+    surface_data.copy_from_slice(&data);
+    Ok(())
+}
+
+/// Apply a vignette effect (darken edges).
+pub fn apply_vignette(surface: &mut ImageSurface, base: f32, factor: f32) -> Result<()> {
+    let width = surface.width();
+    let height = surface.height();
+    let center_x = width as f32 / 2.0;
+    let center_y = height as f32 / 2.0;
+    let max_distance = (center_x * center_x + center_y * center_y).sqrt();
+
+    let stride = surface.stride() as usize;
+    let mut data = vec![0u8; stride * height as usize];
+    surface
+        .with_data(|src| data.copy_from_slice(src))
+        .context("vignette: failed to read surface data")?;
+
+    for y in 0..height {
+        for x in 0..width {
+            let dx = x as f32 - center_x;
+            let dy = y as f32 - center_y;
+            let distance = (dx * dx + dy * dy).sqrt();
+            let vignette_factor = base + (1.0 - base) * (distance / max_distance).powf(factor);
+
+            let index = (y as usize * stride) + (x as usize * 4);
+            for i in 0..3 {
+                let value = data[index + i] as f32 * vignette_factor;
+                data[index + i] = value.clamp(0.0, 255.0) as u8;
+            }
+        }
+    }
+
+    let mut surface_data = surface
+        .data()
+        .context("vignette: failed to write surface data")?;
+    surface_data.copy_from_slice(&data);
+    Ok(())
+}

src/input.rs

@@ -7,16 +7,20 @@ pub struct InputHandler {
     wrong_password_timer: Option<std::time::Instant>,
     key_highlight_timer: Option<std::time::Instant>,
     caps_lock: bool,
+    config: crate::config::Config,
+    last_failed_attempt: Option<std::time::Instant>,
 }
 
 impl InputHandler {
-    pub fn new(_config: crate::config::Config) -> Self {
+    pub fn new(config: crate::config::Config) -> Self {
         Self {
             password_buffer: Zeroizing::new(String::new()),
             cursor_position: 0,
             wrong_password_timer: None,
             key_highlight_timer: None,
             caps_lock: false,
+            config,
+            last_failed_attempt: None,
         }
     }
 
@@ -27,7 +31,10 @@ impl InputHandler {
         utf8: Option<String>,
         modifiers: smithay_client_toolkit::seat::keyboard::Modifiers,
     ) -> InputAction {
-        // Update Caps Lock state
+        if self.is_cooldown() {
+            return InputAction::None;
+        }
+
         self.caps_lock = modifiers.caps_lock;
 
         if modifiers.ctrl && keysym == Keysym::u {
@@ -43,12 +50,13 @@ impl InputHandler {
         use smithay_client_toolkit::seat::keyboard::Keysym;
         match keysym {
             Keysym::BackSpace => {
-                if !self.password_buffer.is_empty() && self.cursor_position > 0 {
+                if self.password_buffer.is_empty() || self.cursor_position == 0 {
-                    self.cursor_position -= 1;
+                    return InputAction::None;
-                    self.password_buffer.remove(self.cursor_position);
+                }
-                    if self.password_buffer.is_empty() {
+                self.cursor_position -= 1;
-                        return InputAction::PasswordCleared;
+                self.password_buffer.remove(self.cursor_position);
-                    }
+                if self.password_buffer.is_empty() {
+                    return InputAction::PasswordCleared;
                 }
                 return InputAction::PasswordChanged;
             }
@@ -116,6 +124,10 @@ impl InputHandler {
         InputAction::None
     }
 
+    pub fn password_buffer(&self) -> &Zeroizing<String> {
+        &self.password_buffer
+    }
+
     pub fn password_length(&self) -> usize {
         self.password_buffer.len()
     }
@@ -127,12 +139,19 @@ impl InputHandler {
     /// Set wrong password feedback timer
     pub fn set_wrong_password_feedback(&mut self) {
         self.wrong_password_timer = Some(std::time::Instant::now());
+        self.last_failed_attempt = Some(std::time::Instant::now());
+    }
+
+    pub fn is_cooldown(&self) -> bool {
+        self.last_failed_attempt
+            .map(|t| t.elapsed() < std::time::Duration::from_millis(400))
+            .unwrap_or(false)
     }
 
     /// Check if wrong password feedback should be shown
     pub fn should_show_wrong_password(&self) -> bool {
         if let Some(timer) = self.wrong_password_timer {
-            timer.elapsed() < std::time::Duration::from_millis(1000)
+            timer.elapsed() < std::time::Duration::from_millis(self.config.feedback_window_duration)
         } else {
             false
         }
@@ -146,15 +165,13 @@ impl InputHandler {
     /// Check if key highlight should be shown
     pub fn should_show_key_highlight(&self) -> bool {
         if let Some(timer) = self.key_highlight_timer {
-            timer.elapsed() < std::time::Duration::from_millis(200)
+            timer.elapsed()
+                < std::time::Duration::from_millis(self.config.key_highlight_window_duration)
         } else {
             false
         }
     }
 
-    /// Update timers (should be called periodically)
-    pub fn update(&mut self) {}
-
     /// Get the current Caps Lock state
     pub fn caps_lock(&self) -> bool {
         self.caps_lock
@@ -171,3 +188,269 @@ pub enum InputAction {
     SubmitPassword(Zeroizing<String>),
     Cancel,
 }
+
+#[cfg(test)]
+mod tests {
+    use super::*;
+    use crate::config::Config;
+    use clap::Parser;
+    use smithay_client_toolkit::seat::keyboard::{Keysym, Modifiers};
+
+    fn test_config() -> Config {
+        Config::parse_from(["test"])
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_new_handler_defaults() {
+        let handler = InputHandler::new(test_config());
+        assert_eq!(handler.password_length(), 0);
+        assert_eq!(handler.cursor_position(), 0);
+        assert!(!handler.caps_lock());
+        assert!(!handler.should_show_wrong_password());
+        assert!(!handler.should_show_key_highlight());
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_character_input_appends() {
+        let mut handler = InputHandler::new(test_config());
+        let mods = Modifiers::default();
+
+        let action = handler.handle_key_event(Keysym::a, Some("a".to_string()), mods);
+        assert!(matches!(action, InputAction::PasswordChanged));
+        assert_eq!(handler.password_length(), 1);
+        assert_eq!(handler.cursor_position(), 1);
+
+        let action = handler.handle_key_event(Keysym::b, Some("b".to_string()), mods);
+        assert!(matches!(action, InputAction::PasswordChanged));
+        assert_eq!(handler.password_length(), 2);
+        assert_eq!(handler.cursor_position(), 2);
+
+        assert_eq!(&*handler.password_buffer, "ab");
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_backspace_removes_last_char() {
+        let mut handler = InputHandler::new(test_config());
+        let mods = Modifiers::default();
+
+        handler.handle_key_event(Keysym::a, Some("a".to_string()), mods);
+        handler.handle_key_event(Keysym::b, Some("b".to_string()), mods);
+        assert_eq!(handler.password_length(), 2);
+
+        let action = handler.handle_key_event(Keysym::BackSpace, None, mods);
+        assert!(matches!(action, InputAction::PasswordChanged));
+        assert_eq!(handler.password_length(), 1);
+        assert_eq!(handler.cursor_position(), 1);
+        assert_eq!(&*handler.password_buffer, "a");
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_backspace_on_empty_buffer() {
+        let mut handler = InputHandler::new(test_config());
+        let mods = Modifiers::default();
+
+        let action = handler.handle_key_event(Keysym::BackSpace, None, mods);
+        assert!(matches!(action, InputAction::None));
+        assert_eq!(handler.password_length(), 0);
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_backspace_last_char_clears() {
+        let mut handler = InputHandler::new(test_config());
+        let mods = Modifiers::default();
+
+        handler.handle_key_event(Keysym::a, Some("a".to_string()), mods);
+        let action = handler.handle_key_event(Keysym::BackSpace, None, mods);
+        assert!(matches!(action, InputAction::PasswordCleared));
+        assert_eq!(handler.password_length(), 0);
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_ctrl_u_clears_buffer() {
+        let mut handler = InputHandler::new(test_config());
+        let mods = Modifiers {
+            ctrl: true,
+            ..Modifiers::default()
+        };
+
+        handler.handle_key_event(Keysym::a, Some("a".to_string()), Modifiers::default());
+        handler.handle_key_event(Keysym::b, Some("b".to_string()), Modifiers::default());
+        assert_eq!(handler.password_length(), 2);
+
+        let action = handler.handle_key_event(Keysym::u, None, mods);
+        assert!(matches!(action, InputAction::PasswordCleared));
+        assert_eq!(handler.password_length(), 0);
+        assert_eq!(handler.cursor_position(), 0);
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_submit_returns_and_clears() {
+        let mut handler = InputHandler::new(test_config());
+        let mods = Modifiers::default();
+
+        handler.handle_key_event(Keysym::a, Some("a".to_string()), mods);
+        handler.handle_key_event(Keysym::b, Some("b".to_string()), mods);
+
+        let action = handler.handle_key_event(Keysym::Return, None, mods);
+        match action {
+            InputAction::SubmitPassword(p) => {
+                assert_eq!(&*p, "ab");
+            }
+            _ => panic!("Expected SubmitPassword, got {:?}", action),
+        }
+        // Buffer should be cleared after submission
+        assert_eq!(handler.password_length(), 0);
+        assert_eq!(handler.cursor_position(), 0);
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_submit_enter_kp() {
+        let mut handler = InputHandler::new(test_config());
+        let mods = Modifiers::default();
+        handler.handle_key_event(Keysym::a, Some("a".to_string()), mods);
+
+        let action = handler.handle_key_event(Keysym::KP_Enter, None, Modifiers::default());
+        assert!(matches!(action, InputAction::SubmitPassword(_)));
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_escape_cancels() {
+        let mut handler = InputHandler::new(test_config());
+        let mods = Modifiers::default();
+
+        let action = handler.handle_key_event(Keysym::Escape, None, mods);
+        assert!(matches!(action, InputAction::Cancel));
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_cursor_left_right() {
+        let mut handler = InputHandler::new(test_config());
+        let mods = Modifiers::default();
+
+        handler.handle_key_event(Keysym::a, Some("a".to_string()), mods);
+        handler.handle_key_event(Keysym::b, Some("b".to_string()), mods);
+        handler.handle_key_event(Keysym::c, Some("c".to_string()), mods);
+        assert_eq!(handler.cursor_position(), 3);
+
+        // Move left
+        let action = handler.handle_key_event(Keysym::Left, None, mods);
+        assert!(matches!(action, InputAction::CursorMoved));
+        assert_eq!(handler.cursor_position(), 2);
+
+        // Left again
+        handler.handle_key_event(Keysym::Left, None, mods);
+        assert_eq!(handler.cursor_position(), 1);
+
+        // Right
+        let action = handler.handle_key_event(Keysym::Right, None, mods);
+        assert!(matches!(action, InputAction::CursorMoved));
+        assert_eq!(handler.cursor_position(), 2);
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_cursor_left_at_start() {
+        let mut handler = InputHandler::new(test_config());
+        let mods = Modifiers::default();
+
+        let action = handler.handle_key_event(Keysym::Left, None, mods);
+        assert!(matches!(action, InputAction::None));
+        assert_eq!(handler.cursor_position(), 0);
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_cursor_right_at_end() {
+        let mut handler = InputHandler::new(test_config());
+        let mods = Modifiers::default();
+        handler.handle_key_event(Keysym::a, Some("a".to_string()), mods);
+
+        let action = handler.handle_key_event(Keysym::Right, None, mods);
+        assert!(matches!(action, InputAction::None));
+        assert_eq!(handler.cursor_position(), 1);
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_home_and_end() {
+        let mut handler = InputHandler::new(test_config());
+        let mods = Modifiers::default();
+        handler.handle_key_event(Keysym::a, Some("a".to_string()), mods);
+        handler.handle_key_event(Keysym::b, Some("b".to_string()), mods);
+        handler.handle_key_event(Keysym::c, Some("c".to_string()), mods);
+        handler.handle_key_event(Keysym::Left, None, mods);
+        handler.handle_key_event(Keysym::Left, None, mods);
+        assert_eq!(handler.cursor_position(), 1);
+
+        // Home
+        let action = handler.handle_key_event(Keysym::Home, None, mods);
+        assert!(matches!(action, InputAction::CursorMoved));
+        assert_eq!(handler.cursor_position(), 0);
+
+        // End
+        let action = handler.handle_key_event(Keysym::End, None, mods);
+        assert!(matches!(action, InputAction::CursorMoved));
+        assert_eq!(handler.cursor_position(), 3);
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_delete_removes_at_cursor() {
+        let mut handler = InputHandler::new(test_config());
+        let mods = Modifiers::default();
+        handler.handle_key_event(Keysym::a, Some("a".to_string()), mods);
+        handler.handle_key_event(Keysym::b, Some("b".to_string()), mods);
+        handler.handle_key_event(Keysym::c, Some("c".to_string()), mods);
+        // cursor at 3, delete should be a no-op
+        let action = handler.handle_key_event(Keysym::Delete, None, mods);
+        assert!(matches!(action, InputAction::None));
+        assert_eq!(handler.password_length(), 3);
+
+        // move left, delete at cursor position 2 (removes 'c')
+        handler.handle_key_event(Keysym::Left, None, mods);
+        let action = handler.handle_key_event(Keysym::Delete, None, mods);
+        assert!(matches!(action, InputAction::PasswordChanged));
+        assert_eq!(handler.password_length(), 2);
+        assert_eq!(&*handler.password_buffer, "ab");
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_insert_mid_buffer() {
+        let mut handler = InputHandler::new(test_config());
+        let mods = Modifiers::default();
+        handler.handle_key_event(Keysym::a, Some("a".to_string()), mods);
+        handler.handle_key_event(Keysym::c, Some("c".to_string()), mods);
+        // Move left, insert 'b' between a and c
+        handler.handle_key_event(Keysym::Left, None, mods);
+        handler.handle_key_event(Keysym::b, Some("b".to_string()), mods);
+        assert_eq!(&*handler.password_buffer, "abc");
+        assert_eq!(handler.cursor_position(), 2);
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_caps_lock_tracking() {
+        let mut handler = InputHandler::new(test_config());
+        assert!(!handler.caps_lock());
+
+        let caps_mods = Modifiers {
+            caps_lock: true,
+            ..Modifiers::default()
+        };
+        handler.handle_key_event(Keysym::a, Some("A".to_string()), caps_mods);
+        assert!(handler.caps_lock());
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_wrong_password_timer() {
+        let mut handler = InputHandler::new(test_config());
+        assert!(!handler.should_show_wrong_password());
+
+        handler.set_wrong_password_feedback();
+        assert!(handler.should_show_wrong_password());
+    }
+
+    #[test]
+    fn test_key_highlight_timer() {
+        let mut handler = InputHandler::new(test_config());
+        assert!(!handler.should_show_key_highlight());
+
+        handler.set_key_highlight();
+        assert!(handler.should_show_key_highlight());
+    }
+}

src/lock.rs

@@ -24,6 +24,16 @@ pub struct LockedSurface {
     wayland_surface: Option<wl_surface::WlSurface>,
     output: wl_output::WlOutput,
     configured: bool,
+    /// Set whenever rendered state changes (keystroke, status, clock minute,
+    /// animation step). update() renders only when this is set or an animation
+    /// is in flight, so an idle lock screen does no per-frame cairo work.
+    dirty: bool,
+    /// Last clock minute (unix-minute) we rendered, to detect %H:%M rollover.
+    last_minute: i64,
+    ctrl_held: bool,
+    /// True while the pointer button is held on the indicator ring (hold-to-peek).
+    /// Cleared on button release, matching Ctrl-hold transient behavior.
+    peek_toggled: bool,
 }
 
 impl LockedSurface {
@@ -54,6 +64,10 @@ impl LockedSurface {
             wayland_surface: None,
             output,
             configured: false,
+            dirty: true,
+            last_minute: i64::MIN,
+            ctrl_held: false,
+            peek_toggled: false,
         })
     }
 
@@ -62,6 +76,7 @@ impl LockedSurface {
         log::debug!("LockedSurface: Configured, starting animation");
         self.configured = true;
         self.start_time = Instant::now();
+        self.dirty = true;
     }
 
     /// Check if this surface matches the given Wayland surface
@@ -72,29 +87,50 @@ impl LockedSurface {
             .is_some_and(|ws| ws.id() == surface.id())
     }
 
-    /// Update the surface state (called on each frame)
+    /// Update the surface state (called on each frame). Returns `true` if the
-    pub fn update(&mut self) {
+    /// surface was re-rendered and therefore needs to be committed. An idle
-        self.input_handler.update();
+    /// surface (no input, no animation, same clock minute) returns `false` and
-
+    /// does no cairo work, which keeps a locked session near-zero CPU.
+    pub fn update(&mut self) -> bool {
         if !self.configured {
-            return;
+            return false;
         }
 
         // Update fade animation
         if self.fade_alpha < 1.0 {
             let elapsed = self.start_time.elapsed();
             let fade_duration = std::time::Duration::from_secs_f32(self.config.fade_in);
-            // Ease-in-out cubic function
+
-            let t = (elapsed.as_secs_f64() / fade_duration.as_secs_f64()).clamp(0.0, 1.0);
+            if fade_duration.is_zero() {
-            let eased_t = if t < 0.5 {
+                self.fade_alpha = 1.0;
-                4.0 * t * t * t
+                self.renderer.set_fade_alpha(1.0);
+                self.dirty = true;
             } else {
-                1.0 - (-2.0 * t + 2.0).powi(3) / 2.0
+                // Ease-in-out cubic function
-            };
+                let t = (elapsed.as_secs_f64() / fade_duration.as_secs_f64()).clamp(0.0, 1.0);
-            let new_alpha = eased_t.min(1.0);
+                let eased_t = if t < 0.5 {
-            if (new_alpha - self.fade_alpha).abs() > 0.001 {
+                    4.0 * t * t * t
-                self.fade_alpha = new_alpha;
+                } else {
-                self.renderer.set_fade_alpha(self.fade_alpha);
+                    1.0 - (-2.0 * t + 2.0).powi(3) / 2.0
+                };
+                let new_alpha = eased_t.min(1.0);
+                if t >= 1.0 {
+                    // The eased curve only approaches 1.0 asymptotically, and the
+                    // 0.001 throttle below suppresses the tiny final steps — which
+                    // would leave fade_alpha stuck just under 1.0 forever. Since
+                    // `fade_alpha < 1.0` is our "still animating" signal, that would
+                    // force a full render every frame. Snap to exactly 1.0 once the
+                    // fade duration has elapsed so the animation cleanly completes.
+                    if self.fade_alpha != 1.0 {
+                        self.fade_alpha = 1.0;
+                        self.renderer.set_fade_alpha(1.0);
+                        self.dirty = true;
+                    }
+                } else if (new_alpha - self.fade_alpha).abs() > 0.001 {
+                    self.fade_alpha = new_alpha;
+                    self.renderer.set_fade_alpha(self.fade_alpha);
+                    self.dirty = true;
+                }
             }
         }
 
@@ -102,6 +138,7 @@ impl LockedSurface {
         if self.input_handler.should_show_wrong_password() && !self.wrong_password_shown {
             self.renderer.show_wrong_password();
             self.wrong_password_shown = true;
+            self.dirty = true;
         } else if !self.input_handler.should_show_wrong_password() && self.wrong_password_shown {
             self.wrong_password_shown = false;
         }
@@ -110,27 +147,58 @@ impl LockedSurface {
         if self.input_handler.should_show_key_highlight() && !self.key_highlight_shown {
             self.renderer.show_key_highlight();
             self.key_highlight_shown = true;
+            self.dirty = true;
         } else if !self.input_handler.should_show_key_highlight() && self.key_highlight_shown {
             self.key_highlight_shown = false;
         }
 
         // Update caps lock state in renderer
-        self.renderer.caps_lock = self.input_handler.caps_lock();
+        if self.renderer.caps_lock != self.input_handler.caps_lock() {
+            self.renderer.caps_lock = self.input_handler.caps_lock();
+            self.dirty = true;
+        }
 
         // Set background if available and not already applied
         if !self.background_applied {
             if let Some(ref background) = self.background {
-                log::info!("Applying background image to renderer");
+                log::debug!("Applying background image to renderer");
                 self.renderer.set_background(background.clone());
                 self.background_applied = true;
+                self.dirty = true;
             }
         }
 
-        self.renderer
+        // The clock displays %H:%M, so it only needs a redraw once per minute.
-            .set_password_display(self.input_handler.password_length());
+        if self.config.clock {
+            let minute = chrono::Local::now().timestamp().div_euclid(60);
+            if self.last_minute != minute {
+                self.last_minute = minute;
+                self.dirty = true;
+            }
+        }
+
+        // Keep emitting frames while an animation is in flight so it can run to
+        // completion even though no new event arrives.
+        let animating = self.fade_alpha < 1.0 || self.renderer.is_animating();
+
+        if !self.dirty && !animating {
+            return false;
+        }
+
+        if !self.config.hide_password {
+            let buf = self.input_handler.password_buffer();
+            let length = self.input_handler.password_length();
+            if self.ctrl_held || self.peek_toggled {
+                self.renderer.peek_password(buf.as_str());
+            } else {
+                self.renderer.set_password_display(length);
+            }
+        }
         self.renderer
             .set_cursor_position(self.input_handler.cursor_position());
         self.renderer.render();
+        self.dirty = false;
+        true
     }
 
     /// Commit the rendered frame to the Wayland surface
@@ -163,21 +231,36 @@ impl LockedSurface {
         }
         self.renderer.resize(width, height);
         self.background_applied = false;
+        self.dirty = true;
     }
 
     pub fn show_wrong_password(&mut self) {
+        self.renderer.clear_verifying();
         self.input_handler.set_wrong_password_feedback();
+        self.wrong_password_shown = false;
+        self.dirty = true;
+    }
+
+    pub fn show_verifying(&mut self) {
+        self.renderer.show_verifying();
+        self.dirty = true;
     }
 
     pub fn handle_key_event(
         &mut self,
-        event: smithay_client_toolkit::seat::keyboard::KeyEvent,
+        event: KeyEvent,
         modifiers: smithay_client_toolkit::seat::keyboard::Modifiers,
     ) -> Option<InputAction> {
+        self.ctrl_held = modifiers.ctrl;
+
         let action = self
             .input_handler
             .handle_key_event(event.keysym, event.utf8, modifiers);
 
+        // Any key event may change the password display, cursor or caps state,
+        // so request a redraw on the next update().
+        self.dirty = true;
+
         match action {
             InputAction::PasswordChanged => {
                 self.input_handler.set_key_highlight();
@@ -207,10 +290,30 @@ impl LockedSurface {
     pub fn set_background(&mut self, surface: ImageSurface) {
         self.background = Some(surface);
         self.background_applied = false;
+        self.dirty = true;
     }
 
     pub fn set_system_status(&mut self, status: SystemStatus) {
-        self.renderer.system_status = status;
+        if self.renderer.system_status != status {
+            self.renderer.system_status = status;
+            self.dirty = true;
+        }
+    }
+
+    pub fn set_ctrl_held(&mut self, held: bool) {
+        if self.ctrl_held != held {
+            self.ctrl_held = held;
+            self.dirty = true;
+        }
+    }
+
+    /// Set peek mode on/off. Called when the user presses (held=true) or
+    /// releases (held=false) the mouse button on the indicator ring. Works
+    /// like Ctrl-hold — peek only lasts while the button is held.
+    pub fn set_peek_held(&mut self, held: bool) {
+        self.peek_toggled = held;
+        log::debug!("set_peek_held: peek_toggled = {}", self.peek_toggled);
+        self.dirty = true;
     }
 }
 
@@ -237,12 +340,6 @@ impl LockManager {
         }
     }
 
-    pub fn update(&mut self) {
-        for surface in &mut self.surfaces {
-            surface.update();
-        }
-    }
-
     pub fn surface_count(&self) -> usize {
         self.surfaces.len()
     }
@@ -268,12 +365,24 @@ impl LockManager {
         let mut action = None;
         for surface in &mut self.surfaces {
             if let Some(a) = surface.handle_key_event(event.clone(), modifiers) {
-                action = Some(a);
+                if let crate::input::InputAction::SubmitPassword(p) = &a {
+                    if !p.is_empty() {
+                        return Some(a);
+                    }
+                } else {
+                    action = Some(a);
+                }
             }
         }
         action
     }
 
+    pub fn set_ctrl_held(&mut self, held: bool) {
+        for surface in &mut self.surfaces {
+            surface.set_ctrl_held(held);
+        }
+    }
+
     pub fn remove_surface_by_output(&mut self, output: &wl_output::WlOutput) -> Option<usize> {
         use wayland_client::Proxy;
         let output_id = Proxy::id(output);

src/main.rs

@@ -1,5 +1,6 @@
 mod auth;
 mod config;
+mod effects;
 mod input;
 mod lock;
 mod render;
@@ -48,21 +49,39 @@ use smithay_client_toolkit::{
 static FILE_LOGGER: std::sync::LazyLock<std::sync::Mutex<Option<std::fs::File>>> =
     std::sync::LazyLock::new(|| std::sync::Mutex::new(None));
 
-fn setup_file_logging(_config: &Config) {
+fn setup_file_logging(config: &Config) {
-    let log_path = std::env::var("HOME").unwrap_or_else(|_| "/tmp".to_string()) + "/.rustlock.log";
+    if let Some(ref path) = config.log_path {
-
+        match OpenOptions::new()
-    match OpenOptions::new()
+            .create(true)
-        .create(true)
+            .write(true)
-        .write(true)
+            .truncate(true)
-        .truncate(true)
+            .open(path)
-        .open(&log_path)
+        {
-    {
+            Ok(file) => {
-        Ok(file) => {
+                *FILE_LOGGER.lock().unwrap() = Some(file);
-            *FILE_LOGGER.lock().unwrap() = Some(file);
+                eprintln!("Logging to: {}", path.display());
-            eprintln!("Logging to: {}", log_path);
+            }
+            Err(e) => {
+                eprintln!("Failed to open log file {}: {}", path.display(), e);
+            }
         }
-        Err(e) => {
+    } else if config.log_file {
-            eprintln!("Failed to open log file {}: {}", log_path, e);
+        let default_path =
+            std::path::PathBuf::from(std::env::var("HOME").unwrap_or_else(|_| "/tmp".to_string()))
+                .join(".rustlock.log");
+        match OpenOptions::new()
+            .create(true)
+            .write(true)
+            .truncate(true)
+            .open(&default_path)
+        {
+            Ok(file) => {
+                *FILE_LOGGER.lock().unwrap() = Some(file);
+                eprintln!("Logging to: {}", default_path.display());
+            }
+            Err(e) => {
+                eprintln!("Failed to open log file {}: {}", default_path.display(), e);
+            }
         }
     }
 }
@@ -110,7 +129,9 @@ struct WaylandLock {
     lock_manager: Arc<Mutex<LockManager>>,
     config: Config,
     ctrlc_exit: Arc<std::sync::atomic::AtomicBool>,
-    auth_tx: Option<calloop::channel::Sender<Zeroizing<String>>>,
+    auth_tx: Option<calloop::channel::Sender<(Zeroizing<String>, u64)>>,
+    auth_seq: u64,
+    auth_pending_seq: Option<u64>,
     compositor_state: CompositorState,
     output_state: OutputState,
     registry_state: RegistryState,
@@ -127,6 +148,7 @@ struct WaylandLock {
     exit: bool,
     screenshot_manager: Option<ScreenshotManager>,
     grace_until: Option<Instant>,
+    auth_pending_at: Option<Instant>,
     system_manager: Arc<SystemManager>,
     modifiers: Modifiers,
     current_layout: u32,
@@ -134,22 +156,29 @@ struct WaylandLock {
 
 impl WaylandLock {
     fn handle_auth_result(&mut self, success: bool) {
-        // Clear grace period on any auth result
+        // Clear grace period and auth pending on any auth result
         self.grace_until = None;
+        self.auth_pending_at = None;
+        self.auth_pending_seq = None;
 
         if success {
             log::info!("✅ Authentication successful - unlocking session");
+            // ext-session-lock-v1 recommends destroying lock surfaces before
+            // issuing unlock_and_destroy. With multiple outputs Hyprland
+            // otherwise treats the unlock as a client crash and shows its
+            // failsafe screen.
+            self.lock_surfaces.clear();
             if let Some(session_lock) = &self.session_lock {
                 session_lock.unlock();
                 let _ = self.conn.flush();
                 self.exit = true;
-                log::debug!("Unlock requested - exiting");
+                log::info!("Unlock requested - exiting");
             } else {
                 log::error!("No session_lock available to unlock!");
                 self.exit = true;
             }
         } else {
-            log::warn!("❌ Authentication failed - wrong password");
+            log::error!("❌ Authentication failed - wrong password");
             if let Ok(mut lock_manager) = self.lock_manager.lock() {
                 for surface in &mut lock_manager.surfaces {
                     surface.show_wrong_password();
@@ -188,17 +217,17 @@ impl WaylandLock {
             }
             Keysym::F1 => {
                 self.system_manager
-                    .send_command(system::SystemCommand::Suspend);
+                    .send_command(system::BackendCommand::Suspend);
                 return;
             }
             Keysym::F2 => {
                 self.system_manager
-                    .send_command(system::SystemCommand::Reboot);
+                    .send_command(system::BackendCommand::Reboot);
                 return;
             }
             Keysym::F3 => {
                 self.system_manager
-                    .send_command(system::SystemCommand::PowerOff);
+                    .send_command(system::BackendCommand::PowerOff);
                 return;
             }
             _ => {}
@@ -215,30 +244,44 @@ impl WaylandLock {
         }
 
         if event.keysym == Keysym::Return {
+            // Debounce: skip if auth is already pending (user pressed Enter twice)
+            if self.auth_pending_at.is_some() {
+                return;
+            }
+
             log::info!("Enter pressed - submitting password");
-            if let Ok(mut lock_manager) = self.lock_manager.lock() {
+            let password: Option<Zeroizing<String>> = self
-                let mut password = Zeroizing::new(String::new());
+                .lock_manager
-                let modifiers = self.modifiers;
+                .lock()
-                for surface in &mut lock_manager.surfaces {
+                .ok()
-                    if let Some(InputAction::SubmitPassword(p)) =
+                .and_then(|mut lm| lm.handle_key_event(event, self.modifiers))
-                        surface.handle_key_event(event.clone(), modifiers)
+                .and_then(|action| {
-                    {
+                    if let InputAction::SubmitPassword(p) = action {
-                        password = p;
+                        (!p.is_empty()).then_some(p)
+                    } else {
+                        None
+                    }
+                });
+
+            if let Some(password) = password {
+                self.auth_seq += 1;
+                self.auth_pending_at = Some(Instant::now());
+                self.auth_pending_seq = Some(self.auth_seq);
+                // Show verifying feedback on ALL surfaces BEFORE sending to PAM.
+                if let Ok(mut lock_manager) = self.lock_manager.lock() {
+                    for surface in &mut lock_manager.surfaces {
+                        surface.show_verifying();
                     }
                 }
-                if !password.is_empty() {
+                if let Some(tx) = &self.auth_tx {
-                    if let Some(tx) = &self.auth_tx {
+                    let _ = tx.send((password, self.auth_seq));
-                        let _ = tx.send(password);
-                    }
                 }
             }
         } else {
-            let modifiers = self.modifiers;
+            self.lock_manager
-            let _action = self
-                .lock_manager
                 .lock()
-                .map(|mut lm| lm.handle_key_event(event, modifiers))
+                .ok()
-                .unwrap_or(None);
+                .and_then(|mut lm| lm.handle_key_event(event, self.modifiers));
         }
     }
 }
@@ -463,8 +506,19 @@ impl KeyboardHandler for WaylandLock {
         modifiers: Modifiers,
         layout: u32,
     ) {
+        let ctrl_changed = self.modifiers.ctrl != modifiers.ctrl;
         self.modifiers = modifiers;
         self.current_layout = layout;
+        if ctrl_changed {
+            log::debug!(
+                "update_modifiers: ctrl {} -> {}",
+                !modifiers.ctrl,
+                modifiers.ctrl
+            );
+        }
+        if let Ok(mut lock_manager) = self.lock_manager.lock() {
+            lock_manager.set_ctrl_held(modifiers.ctrl);
+        }
     }
 }
 
@@ -547,7 +601,10 @@ impl Dispatch<ZwlrScreencopyFrameV1, CaptureData> for WaylandLock {
                 height,
                 stride,
             } => {
-                let format = format.into_result().unwrap();
+                let Ok(format) = format.into_result() else {
+                    log::error!("Screencopy: invalid buffer format, skipping capture");
+                    return;
+                };
 
                 let mut info = data.info.lock().unwrap();
                 *info = Some(screenshot::BufferInfo {
@@ -576,7 +633,11 @@ impl Dispatch<ZwlrScreencopyFrameV1, CaptureData> for WaylandLock {
                 }
             }
             Event::Flags { flags } => {
-                *data.flags.lock().unwrap() = Some(flags.into_result().unwrap());
+                if let Ok(f) = flags.into_result() {
+                    *data.flags.lock().unwrap() = Some(f);
+                } else {
+                    log::error!("Screencopy: invalid flags, skipping");
+                }
             }
             Event::Ready { .. } => {
                 log::info!("Screencopy: Ready for output {}", data.output_idx);
@@ -596,7 +657,12 @@ impl Dispatch<ZwlrScreencopyFrameV1, CaptureData> for WaylandLock {
                         };
                         if let Ok(surface) = mgr.buffer_to_surface(handle, &mut pool) {
                             let mut ss = Screenshot::new(surface);
-                            let _ = ss.apply_effects(&state.config);
+                            if let Err(e) = ss.apply_effects(&state.config) {
+                                log::error!(
+                                    "Failed to apply effects to screenshot {}: {e}",
+                                    data.output_idx
+                                );
+                            }
                             if data.output_idx < state.captured_backgrounds.len() {
                                 state.captured_backgrounds[data.output_idx] = Some(ss.into_inner());
                             }
@@ -639,12 +705,14 @@ impl PointerHandler for WaylandLock {
         events: &[PointerEvent],
     ) {
         for event in events {
-            if let PointerEventKind::Press { button, .. } = event.kind {
+            match event.kind {
-                if button == 0x110 {
+                PointerEventKind::Press { button: 0x110, .. } => {
                     let (x, y) = event.position;
                     if let Ok(lm) = self.lock_manager.lock() {
                         for surface in &lm.surfaces {
                             if surface.matches_surface(&event.surface) {
+                                // Check media controls first
+                                let mut handled = false;
                                 for (action, rx, ry, rw, rh) in &surface.renderer.media_rects {
                                     if x >= *rx && x <= rx + rw && y >= *ry && y <= ry + rh {
                                         match *action {
@@ -654,13 +722,54 @@ impl PointerHandler for WaylandLock {
                                             "prev" => self.system_manager.media_prev(),
                                             _ => {}
                                         }
-                                        return;
+                                        handled = true;
+                                        break;
                                     }
                                 }
+                                if handled {
+                                    return;
+                                }
+                                // Check indicator ring hit — hold to peek (like Ctrl)
+                                let cx = surface.renderer.width as f64 / 2.0;
+                                let cy = surface.renderer.height as f64 / 2.0;
+                                let r = surface.renderer.config.indicator_radius as f64;
+                                let shape = surface.renderer.config.ring_shape;
+                                if crate::render::ring_shape::point_in_shape(cx, cy, r, shape, x, y)
+                                {
+                                    drop(lm);
+                                    if let Ok(mut lm) = self.lock_manager.lock() {
+                                        if let Some(s) = lm
+                                            .surfaces
+                                            .iter_mut()
+                                            .find(|s| s.matches_surface(&event.surface))
+                                        {
+                                            s.set_peek_held(true);
+                                            s.update();
+                                            let _ = s.commit(&mut self.pool);
+                                        }
+                                    }
+                                    return;
+                                }
                             }
                         }
                     }
                 }
+                PointerEventKind::Release { button: 0x110, .. } => {
+                    if let Ok(mut lm) = self.lock_manager.lock() {
+                        // Clear peek on ALL surfaces. Wayland button release events
+                        // can reference a different wl_surface proxy than the press
+                        // event (compositor-dependent pointer grab semantics), so
+                        // matching by surface might miss the LockedSurface that has
+                        // peek_toggled=true. Iterating every surface guarantees peek
+                        // always ends on button release — matching Ctrl-hold behavior.
+                        for surface in &mut lm.surfaces {
+                            surface.set_peek_held(false);
+                            surface.update();
+                            let _ = surface.commit(&mut self.pool);
+                        }
+                    }
+                }
+                _ => {}
             }
         }
     }
@@ -678,9 +787,15 @@ wayland_client::delegate_noop!(WaylandLock: ignore wayland_client::protocol::wl_
 
 fn main() -> Result<(), Box<dyn Error>> {
     let config = Config::load();
+
     setup_file_logging(&config);
     static LOGGER: DualLogger = DualLogger;
-    log::set_logger(&LOGGER).map(|()| log::set_max_level(log::LevelFilter::Debug))?;
+    let max_level = if config.debug {
+        log::LevelFilter::Debug
+    } else {
+        log::LevelFilter::Info
+    };
+    log::set_logger(&LOGGER).map(|()| log::set_max_level(max_level))?;
 
     log::info!("Starting rustlock v{}", env!("CARGO_PKG_VERSION"));
     #[allow(clippy::arc_with_non_send_sync)]
@@ -694,13 +809,18 @@ fn main() -> Result<(), Box<dyn Error>> {
 
     let shm_state = Shm::bind(&globals, &qh).map_err(|_| "wl_shm not supported")?;
 
-    let system_manager = Arc::new(SystemManager::new());
+    let system_manager = Arc::new(SystemManager::new(&config));
 
-    let (auth_tx_actual, auth_feedback_rx_actual) = match auth::create_and_run_auth_loop() {
+    let (auth_tx_actual, auth_feedback_rx_actual) = match auth::create_and_run_auth_loop(
+        config.pam_service.clone(),
+    ) {
         Some(channels) => channels,
         None => {
             log::error!("Failed to initialize authentication. This usually means PAM is not configured correctly.");
-            log::error!("Please ensure you have a PAM service file at /etc/pam.d/rustlock");
+            log::error!(
+                "Please ensure you have a PAM service file at /etc/pam.d/{}",
+                config.pam_service
+            );
             std::process::exit(1);
         }
     };
@@ -735,6 +855,9 @@ fn main() -> Result<(), Box<dyn Error>> {
         exit: false,
         screenshot_manager: ScreenshotManager::new(&globals, &qh).ok(),
         grace_until: None,
+        auth_pending_at: None,
+        auth_seq: 0,
+        auth_pending_seq: None,
         system_manager: system_manager.clone(),
         modifiers: Modifiers::default(),
         current_layout: 0,
@@ -748,31 +871,41 @@ fn main() -> Result<(), Box<dyn Error>> {
         if let Ok(img) = image::open(image_path) {
             let img = img.to_rgba8();
             let (w, h) = img.dimensions();
-            let mut surface =
+            if let Ok(mut surface) =
-                cairo::ImageSurface::create(cairo::Format::ARgb32, w as i32, h as i32).unwrap();
+                cairo::ImageSurface::create(cairo::Format::ARgb32, w as i32, h as i32)
             {
-                let mut surface_data = surface.data().unwrap();
+                let image_ok = {
-                for y in 0..h {
+                    if let Ok(mut surface_data) = surface.data() {
-                    for x in 0..w {
+                        for y in 0..h {
-                        let pixel = img.get_pixel(x, y);
+                            for x in 0..w {
-                        let idx = ((y * w + x) * 4) as usize;
+                                let pixel = img.get_pixel(x, y);
-                        surface_data[idx] = pixel[2]; // B
+                                let idx = ((y * w + x) * 4) as usize;
-                        surface_data[idx + 1] = pixel[1]; // G
+                                surface_data[idx] = pixel[2];
-                        surface_data[idx + 2] = pixel[0]; // R
+                                surface_data[idx + 1] = pixel[1];
-                        surface_data[idx + 3] = pixel[3]; // A
+                                surface_data[idx + 2] = pixel[0];
+                                surface_data[idx + 3] = pixel[3];
+                            }
+                        }
+                        true
+                    } else {
+                        log::error!("Failed to get background image surface data");
+                        false
                     }
+                };
+                if image_ok {
+                    let mut ss = Screenshot::new(surface);
+                    if let Err(e) = ss.apply_effects(&state.config) {
+                        log::error!("Failed to apply effects to custom background image: {e}");
+                    }
+                    let surface = ss.into_inner();
+
+                    let num_outputs = state.output_state.outputs().count();
+                    state.captured_backgrounds = vec![Some(surface); num_outputs];
+                    state.config.screenshots = false;
                 }
+            } else {
+                log::error!("Failed to create Cairo surface for background image");
             }
-
-            let mut ss = Screenshot::new(surface);
-            let _ = ss.apply_effects(&state.config);
-            let surface = ss.into_inner();
-
-            let num_outputs = state.output_state.outputs().count();
-            state.captured_backgrounds = vec![Some(surface); num_outputs];
-
-            // Disable screenshots if image was successfully loaded
-            state.config.screenshots = false;
         } else {
             log::error!(
                 "Failed to load custom background image from {:?}",
@@ -806,10 +939,10 @@ fn main() -> Result<(), Box<dyn Error>> {
     event_loop
         .handle()
         .insert_source(auth_feedback_rx_actual, |event, _, state| {
-            if let calloop::channel::Event::Msg(success) = event {
+            if let calloop::channel::Event::Msg((success, seq)) = event {
-                state.handle_auth_result(success);
+                // Ignore stale auth results from previous requests (e.g. after timeout or retry).
-                if success {
+                if state.auth_pending_seq == Some(seq) {
-                    state.lock_surfaces.clear();
+                    state.handle_auth_result(success);
                 }
             }
         })?;
@@ -823,14 +956,35 @@ fn main() -> Result<(), Box<dyn Error>> {
             }
         }
 
+        // Auth timeout: if PAM thread doesn't respond within config.auth_timeout ms,
+        // treat as auth failure so the user gets feedback instead of hanging forever.
+        if state.auth_pending_seq.is_some() {
+            if let Some(at) = state.auth_pending_at {
+                if Instant::now().duration_since(at)
+                    >= Duration::from_millis(state.config.auth_timeout)
+                {
+                    log::warn!(
+                        "Authentication timed out after {} ms",
+                        state.config.auth_timeout
+                    );
+                    // Clear pending seq so the eventual PAM result is ignored as stale
+                    state.auth_pending_seq = None;
+                    state.handle_auth_result(false);
+                }
+            }
+        }
+
         let mut status = state.system_manager.get_status();
         status.keyboard_layout = Some(state.current_layout.to_string());
 
         if let Ok(mut lm) = state.lock_manager.lock() {
             lm.set_system_status(status);
-            lm.update();
+            // Only commit surfaces that actually re-rendered this tick. An idle
+            // lock screen renders nothing and commits nothing.
             for surface in &mut lm.surfaces {
-                let _ = surface.commit(&mut state.pool);
+                if surface.update() {
+                    let _ = surface.commit(&mut state.pool);
+                }
             }
         }
         if state.exit {
@@ -906,6 +1060,12 @@ fn main() -> Result<(), Box<dyn Error>> {
         event_loop.dispatch(Duration::from_millis(16), &mut state)?;
     }
 
+    // After unlock_and_destroy the compositor sends keyboard/pointer leave and
+    // delete_id events that must be processed before we disconnect, otherwise
+    // Hyprland treats the disconnect as a client crash and shows its failsafe
+    // screen (only reproducible on multi-output setups).
+    let _ = state.conn.roundtrip();
+
     log::info!("Exiting rustlock");
     Ok(())
 }

src/render/feedback.rs

@@ -1,7 +1,31 @@
+use crate::render::ring_shape;
 use crate::render::Renderer;
 use std::time::Instant;
 
 impl Renderer {
+    pub(crate) fn draw_verifying_feedback(&self) {
+        let center_x = self.width as f64 / 2.0;
+        let center_y = self.height as f64 / 2.0;
+        let radius = self.config.indicator_radius as f64;
+        let thickness = self.config.indicator_thickness as f64;
+        let (r, g, b, a) = self.config.verifying_color;
+
+        if a > 0.0 {
+            self.context.new_path();
+            self.context.set_source_rgba(r, g, b, a * self.fade_alpha);
+            self.context.set_line_width(thickness + 2.0);
+            self.context.set_line_join(cairo::LineJoin::Round);
+            ring_shape::build_ring_path(
+                &self.context,
+                center_x,
+                center_y,
+                radius,
+                self.config.ring_shape,
+            );
+            render_try!(self.context.stroke());
+        }
+    }
+
     pub(crate) fn draw_wrong_password_feedback(&self) {
         let center_x = self.width as f64 / 2.0;
         let center_y = self.height as f64 / 2.0;
@@ -9,7 +33,7 @@ impl Renderer {
         let thickness = self.config.indicator_thickness as f64;
         let intensity = if let Some(start) = self.wrong_password_start {
             let elapsed = start.elapsed();
-            let duration = std::time::Duration::from_millis(500);
+            let duration = std::time::Duration::from_millis(self.config.wrong_password_duration);
             if elapsed < duration {
                 1.0 - (elapsed.as_secs_f64() / duration.as_secs_f64())
             } else {
@@ -24,9 +48,15 @@ impl Renderer {
             self.context
                 .set_source_rgba(1.0, 0.0, 0.0, intensity * self.fade_alpha);
             self.context.set_line_width(thickness + 2.0);
-            self.context
+            self.context.set_line_join(cairo::LineJoin::Round);
-                .arc(center_x, center_y, radius, 0.0, 2.0 * std::f64::consts::PI);
+            ring_shape::build_ring_path(
-            self.context.stroke().unwrap();
+                &self.context,
+                center_x,
+                center_y,
+                radius,
+                self.config.ring_shape,
+            );
+            render_try!(self.context.stroke());
         }
     }
 
@@ -37,7 +67,7 @@ impl Renderer {
         let thickness = self.config.indicator_thickness as f64;
         let intensity = if let Some(start) = self.key_highlight_start {
             let elapsed = start.elapsed();
-            let duration = std::time::Duration::from_millis(300);
+            let duration = std::time::Duration::from_millis(self.config.key_highlight_duration);
             if elapsed < duration {
                 1.0 - (elapsed.as_secs_f64() / duration.as_secs_f64())
             } else {
@@ -57,17 +87,26 @@ impl Renderer {
                 .set_source_rgba(r, g, b, a * intensity * self.fade_alpha);
             self.context.set_line_width(thickness + 1.5);
 
-            let global_offset = (self.password_display.len() as f64 * 45.0).to_radians();
             self.context.new_path();
-            let actual_start = global_offset + self.key_highlight_angle;
+            self.context.set_line_cap(cairo::LineCap::Round);
-            self.context.arc(
+            // Convert angle range to normalized perimeter t (for circle: t = angle / 2π)
+            let max_dots = self.config.max_dots as f64;
+            let t_offset = ring_shape::top_centre_offset(self.config.ring_shape);
+            let global_t = ((self.password_display.len() as f64) / max_dots) + t_offset;
+            let random_t = self.key_highlight_angle / (2.0 * std::f64::consts::PI);
+            let t_start = global_t + random_t;
+            let sector_t = 40.0 / 360.0;
+            let t_end = t_start + sector_t;
+            ring_shape::build_sector_path(
+                &self.context,
                 center_x,
                 center_y,
                 radius,
-                actual_start,
+                self.config.ring_shape,
-                actual_start + (40.0_f64).to_radians(),
+                t_start,
+                t_end,
             );
-            self.context.stroke().unwrap();
+            render_try!(self.context.stroke());
         }
     }
 
@@ -78,7 +117,7 @@ impl Renderer {
         let thickness = self.config.indicator_thickness as f64;
         let intensity = if let Some(start) = self.cleared_feedback_start {
             let elapsed = start.elapsed();
-            let duration = std::time::Duration::from_millis(500);
+            let duration = std::time::Duration::from_millis(self.config.cleared_feedback_duration);
             if elapsed < duration {
                 1.0 - (elapsed.as_secs_f64() / duration.as_secs_f64())
             } else {
@@ -92,60 +131,91 @@ impl Renderer {
             self.context.new_path();
             self.context
                 .set_source_rgba(1.0, 0.0, 0.0, intensity * self.fade_alpha * 0.5);
-            self.context.arc(
+            ring_shape::build_fill_path(
+                &self.context,
                 center_x,
                 center_y,
                 radius - thickness / 2.0,
-                0.0,
+                thickness,
-                2.0 * std::f64::consts::PI,
+                self.config.ring_shape,
             );
-            self.context.fill().unwrap();
+            render_try!(self.context.fill());
 
             self.context.new_path();
             self.context
                 .set_source_rgba(1.0, 0.0, 0.0, intensity * self.fade_alpha);
             self.context.set_line_width(thickness + 4.0);
-            self.context
+            self.context.set_line_join(cairo::LineJoin::Round);
-                .arc(center_x, center_y, radius, 0.0, 2.0 * std::f64::consts::PI);
+            ring_shape::build_ring_path(
-            self.context.stroke().unwrap();
+                &self.context,
+                center_x,
+                center_y,
+                radius,
+                self.config.ring_shape,
+            );
+            render_try!(self.context.stroke());
 
             self.context.new_path();
             self.context.set_font_size(24.0);
             self.context
                 .set_source_rgba(1.0, 1.0, 1.0, intensity * self.fade_alpha);
             let text = "CLEARED";
-            let te = self.context.text_extents(text).unwrap();
+            let te = render_try!(self.context.text_extents(text));
             self.context
                 .move_to(center_x - te.width() / 2.0, center_y - radius - 20.0);
-            self.context.show_text(text).unwrap();
+            render_try!(self.context.show_text(text));
         }
     }
 
+    /// Whether any feedback animation is currently in flight and therefore
+    /// requires continued per-frame redraws until it finishes.
+    pub(crate) fn is_animating(&self) -> bool {
+        self.wrong_password_start.is_some()
+            || self.key_highlight_start.is_some()
+            || self.cleared_feedback_start.is_some()
+            || self.verifying_start.is_some()
+    }
+
     pub(crate) fn update_feedback_timers(&mut self) {
         self.update_uptime();
         if let Some(start) = self.wrong_password_start {
-            if start.elapsed() > std::time::Duration::from_millis(500) {
+            if start.elapsed()
+                > std::time::Duration::from_millis(self.config.wrong_password_duration)
+            {
                 self.wrong_password_shown = false;
                 self.wrong_password_start = None;
             }
         }
         if let Some(start) = self.key_highlight_start {
-            if start.elapsed() > std::time::Duration::from_millis(300) {
+            if start.elapsed()
+                > std::time::Duration::from_millis(self.config.key_highlight_duration)
+            {
                 self.key_highlight_shown = false;
                 self.key_highlight_start = None;
             }
         }
         if let Some(start) = self.cleared_feedback_start {
-            if start.elapsed() > std::time::Duration::from_millis(500) {
+            if start.elapsed()
+                > std::time::Duration::from_millis(self.config.cleared_feedback_duration)
+            {
                 self.cleared_feedback_shown = false;
                 self.cleared_feedback_start = None;
             }
         }
+        if let Some(start) = self.verifying_start {
+            if start.elapsed() > std::time::Duration::from_millis(self.config.auth_timeout) {
+                self.verifying_shown = false;
+                self.verifying_start = None;
+            }
+        }
     }
 
     pub fn show_wrong_password(&mut self) {
         self.wrong_password_shown = true;
         self.wrong_password_start = Some(Instant::now());
+        // Clear verifying state — wrong password replaces it
+        self.verifying_shown = false;
+        self.verifying_start = None;
     }
 
     pub fn show_key_highlight(&mut self) {
@@ -154,8 +224,8 @@ impl Renderer {
         use std::time::SystemTime;
         let seed = SystemTime::now()
             .duration_since(SystemTime::UNIX_EPOCH)
-            .unwrap()
+            .map(|d| d.as_nanos() as u64)
-            .as_nanos() as u64;
+            .unwrap_or(0);
         let random_val = seed.wrapping_mul(6364136223846793005).wrapping_add(1);
         self.key_highlight_angle = ((random_val % 360) as f64).to_radians();
     }
@@ -164,4 +234,14 @@ impl Renderer {
         self.cleared_feedback_shown = true;
         self.cleared_feedback_start = Some(Instant::now());
     }
+
+    pub fn show_verifying(&mut self) {
+        self.verifying_shown = true;
+        self.verifying_start = Some(Instant::now());
+    }
+
+    pub fn clear_verifying(&mut self) {
+        self.verifying_shown = false;
+        self.verifying_start = None;
+    }
 }

src/render/indicator.rs

@@ -1,3 +1,4 @@
+use crate::render::ring_shape;
 use crate::render::Renderer;
 
 impl Renderer {
@@ -6,35 +7,40 @@ impl Renderer {
         let center_y = self.height as f64 / 2.0;
         let radius = self.config.indicator_radius as f64;
         let thickness = self.config.indicator_thickness as f64;
+        let shape = self.config.ring_shape;
 
+        // Filled center
         self.context.new_path();
         let (r, g, b, a) = self.config.inside_color;
         self.context.set_source_rgba(r, g, b, a * self.fade_alpha);
-        self.context.arc(
+        ring_shape::build_fill_path(
+            &self.context,
             center_x,
             center_y,
             radius - thickness / 2.0,
-            0.0,
+            thickness,
-            2.0 * std::f64::consts::PI,
+            shape,
         );
-        self.context.fill().unwrap();
+        render_try!(self.context.fill());
 
+        // Separator line behind the ring
         let (lr, lg, lb, la) = self.config.line_color;
         if la > 0.0 {
             self.context.new_path();
             self.context
                 .set_source_rgba(lr, lg, lb, la * self.fade_alpha);
             self.context.set_line_width(1.0);
-            self.context.arc(
+            ring_shape::build_ring_path(
+                &self.context,
                 center_x,
                 center_y,
                 radius - thickness / 2.0,
-                0.0,
+                shape,
-                2.0 * std::f64::consts::PI,
             );
-            self.context.stroke().unwrap();
+            render_try!(self.context.stroke());
         }
 
+        // Outer ring
         let (r, g, b, a) = if self.caps_lock {
             self.config.caps_lock_color
         } else {
@@ -43,10 +49,11 @@ impl Renderer {
         self.context.new_path();
         self.context.set_source_rgba(r, g, b, a * self.fade_alpha);
         self.context.set_line_width(thickness);
-        self.context
+        self.context.set_line_join(cairo::LineJoin::Round);
-            .arc(center_x, center_y, radius, 0.0, 2.0 * std::f64::consts::PI);
+        ring_shape::build_ring_path(&self.context, center_x, center_y, radius, shape);
-        self.context.stroke().unwrap();
+        render_try!(self.context.stroke());
 
+        // Separator line through center
         let (r, g, b, a) = self.config.separator_color;
         if a > 0.0 {
             self.context.new_path();
@@ -54,7 +61,7 @@ impl Renderer {
             self.context.set_line_width(1.0);
             self.context.move_to(center_x - radius, center_y);
             self.context.line_to(center_x + radius, center_y);
-            self.context.stroke().unwrap();
+            render_try!(self.context.stroke());
         }
     }
 
@@ -66,42 +73,78 @@ impl Renderer {
         let center_y = self.height as f64 / 2.0;
         let radius = self.config.indicator_radius as f64;
         let thickness = self.config.indicator_thickness as f64;
+        let shape = self.config.ring_shape;
 
-        self.context.new_path();
+        let max_dots = self.config.max_dots as f64;
-        self.context.set_source_rgba(1.0, 1.0, 1.0, self.fade_alpha);
+        let dot_radius = radius - thickness - 10.0;
+        let t_offset = ring_shape::top_centre_offset(shape);
 
         let count = self.password_display.len();
         if count == 0 {
             return;
         }
 
-        let dot_radius = radius - thickness - 10.0;
+        if self.peeking {
-        let angle_step = (360.0 / 24.0_f64).to_radians();
+            // Draw each character at the same ring-perimeter positions as dots
-
+            self.context.set_font_size(14.0);
-        for i in 0..count {
+            self.context.set_source_rgba(1.0, 1.0, 1.0, self.fade_alpha);
-            let angle = (i as f64 * angle_step) - std::f64::consts::FRAC_PI_2;
+            for (i, ch) in self.password_display.chars().enumerate() {
-            let x = center_x + dot_radius * angle.cos();
+                let t = (i as f64 / max_dots) + t_offset;
-            let y = center_y + dot_radius * angle.sin();
+                let (x, y) = ring_shape::perimeter_point(center_x, center_y, dot_radius, shape, t);
 
+                let mut ch_str = String::new();
+                ch_str.push(ch);
+                let te = render_try!(self.context.text_extents(&ch_str));
+                self.context.new_path();
+                self.context.move_to(
+                    x - te.x_bearing() - te.width() / 2.0,
+                    y - te.y_bearing() - te.height() / 2.0,
+                );
+                render_try!(self.context.show_text(&ch_str));
+            }
+        } else {
             self.context.new_path();
-            self.context.arc(x, y, 4.0, 0.0, 2.0 * std::f64::consts::PI);
+            self.context.set_source_rgba(1.0, 1.0, 1.0, self.fade_alpha);
-            self.context.fill().unwrap();
+
+            for i in 0..count {
+                let t = (i as f64 / max_dots) + t_offset;
+                let (x, y) = ring_shape::perimeter_point(center_x, center_y, dot_radius, shape, t);
+
+                self.context.new_path();
+                self.context.arc(x, y, 4.0, 0.0, 2.0 * std::f64::consts::PI);
+                render_try!(self.context.fill());
+            }
         }
 
-        if self.fade_alpha > 0.0 && self.cursor_position > 0 {
+        // Cursor indicator (shared between peek and dot modes).
-            let cursor_angle =
+        if self.fade_alpha > 0.0 {
-                ((self.cursor_position as f64 - 0.5) * angle_step) - std::f64::consts::FRAC_PI_2;
+            // At position 0, place the cursor squarely at the first-dot position
-            let x1 = center_x + (dot_radius - 8.0) * cursor_angle.cos();
+            // (t_offset) instead of subtracting 0.5, which would push t negative
-            let y1 = center_y + (dot_radius - 8.0) * cursor_angle.sin();
+            // and cause perimeter_point to wrap it to the far end of the ring.
-            let x2 = center_x + (dot_radius + 8.0) * cursor_angle.cos();
+            let cursor_t = if self.cursor_position == 0 {
-            let y2 = center_y + (dot_radius + 8.0) * cursor_angle.sin();
+                t_offset
+            } else {
+                ((self.cursor_position as f64 - 0.5) / max_dots) + t_offset
+            };
+            let (cx, cy) =
+                ring_shape::perimeter_point(center_x, center_y, dot_radius, shape, cursor_t);
+            let dx = cx - center_x;
+            let dy = cy - center_y;
+            let len = (dx * dx + dy * dy).sqrt().max(1.0);
+            let nx = dx / len;
+            let ny = dy / len;
+
+            let x1 = cx - 8.0 * nx;
+            let y1 = cy - 8.0 * ny;
+            let x2 = cx + 8.0 * nx;
+            let y2 = cy + 8.0 * ny;
 
             self.context.new_path();
             self.context.set_source_rgba(0.0, 0.8, 1.0, self.fade_alpha);
             self.context.set_line_width(2.0);
             self.context.move_to(x1, y1);
             self.context.line_to(x2, y2);
-            self.context.stroke().unwrap();
+            render_try!(self.context.stroke());
         }
     }
 
@@ -114,9 +157,9 @@ impl Renderer {
         self.context.set_source_rgba(r, g, b, a * self.fade_alpha);
         self.context.set_font_size(24.0);
         let text = "Caps Lock";
-        let te = self.context.text_extents(text).unwrap();
+        let te = render_try!(self.context.text_extents(text));
         self.context
             .move_to(center_x - te.width() / 2.0, center_y - radius - 10.0);
-        self.context.show_text(text).unwrap();
+        render_try!(self.context.show_text(text));
     }
 }

src/render/media_bar.rs

@@ -7,7 +7,6 @@ impl Renderer {
             let center_x = self.width as f64 / 2.0;
             let start_y = self.height as f64 - 120.0;
             let art_size = 56.0;
-            let spacing = 80.0;
 
             if self.config.show_album_art && self.system_status.media_art_url != self.last_art_url {
                 self.last_art_url = self.system_status.media_art_url.clone();
@@ -16,45 +15,32 @@ impl Renderer {
                     if let Ok(img) = image::load_from_memory(data) {
                         let img = img.to_rgba8();
                         let (w, h) = img.dimensions();
-                        let mut surface =
+                        if let Ok(mut surface) =
-                            ImageSurface::create(Format::ARgb32, w as i32, h as i32).unwrap();
+                            ImageSurface::create(Format::ARgb32, w as i32, h as i32)
                         {
-                            let mut surface_data = surface.data().unwrap();
+                            if let Ok(mut surface_data) = surface.data() {
-                            for y in 0..h {
+                                for y in 0..h {
-                                for x in 0..w {
+                                    for x in 0..w {
-                                    let pixel = img.get_pixel(x, y);
+                                        let pixel = img.get_pixel(x, y);
-                                    let idx = ((y * w + x) * 4) as usize;
+                                        let idx = ((y * w + x) * 4) as usize;
-                                    surface_data[idx] = pixel[2];
+                                        surface_data[idx] = pixel[2];
-                                    surface_data[idx + 1] = pixel[1];
+                                        surface_data[idx + 1] = pixel[1];
-                                    surface_data[idx + 2] = pixel[0];
+                                        surface_data[idx + 2] = pixel[0];
-                                    surface_data[idx + 3] = pixel[3];
+                                        surface_data[idx + 3] = pixel[3];
+                                    }
                                 }
+                            } else {
+                                log::error!("Failed to access album art surface data");
                             }
+                            self.media_art_surface = Some(surface);
+                        } else {
+                            log::error!("Failed to create album art surface");
                         }
-                        self.media_art_surface = Some(surface);
                     }
                 }
             }
 
             let has_art = self.config.show_album_art && self.media_art_surface.is_some();
-            let text_x = if has_art {
-                center_x - spacing / 2.0
-            } else {
-                center_x
-            };
-            let art_x = center_x - spacing - art_size / 2.0;
-
-            if has_art {
-                if let Some(ref art) = self.media_art_surface {
-                    self.context.save().unwrap();
-                    let scale = art_size / art.width() as f64;
-                    self.context.translate(art_x, start_y);
-                    self.context.scale(scale, scale);
-                    self.context.set_source_surface(art, 0.0, 0.0).unwrap();
-                    self.context.paint_with_alpha(self.fade_alpha).unwrap();
-                    self.context.restore().unwrap();
-                }
-            }
 
             self.context.new_path();
             self.context
@@ -67,65 +53,81 @@ impl Renderer {
                 title.clone()
             };
 
-            let te = self.context.text_extents(&display_text).unwrap();
+            let te = render_try!(self.context.text_extents(&display_text));
-            self.context
-                .move_to(text_x - te.width() / 2.0, start_y + 20.0);
-            self.context.show_text(&display_text).unwrap();
 
+            // Center art + text as a group with 16px gap between them
+            let art_text_gap = 16.0;
+            let group_width = te.width() + art_size + art_text_gap;
+            let group_start_x = center_x - group_width / 2.0;
+            let art_x = group_start_x;
+            let text_center_x = art_x + art_size + art_text_gap + te.width() / 2.0;
+
+            if has_art {
+                if let Some(ref art) = self.media_art_surface {
+                    render_try!(self.context.save());
+                    let scale = art_size / art.width() as f64;
+                    self.context.translate(art_x, start_y);
+                    self.context.scale(scale, scale);
+                    render_try!(self.context.set_source_surface(art, 0.0, 0.0));
+                    render_try!(self.context.paint_with_alpha(self.fade_alpha));
+                    render_try!(self.context.restore());
+                }
+            }
+
+            self.context
+                .move_to(text_center_x - te.width() / 2.0, start_y + 20.0);
+            render_try!(self.context.show_text(&display_text));
+
+            // All media buttons on one row, evenly spaced.
+            // Each gets a 24×24 hit area, matching draw_icon_at's target_size.
+            let btn_size = 24.0;
+            let btn_gap = 48.0;
+            let btn_y = start_y + 50.0;
+
+            // Layout: prev | play_pause | next (centered as a group)
+            let total_buttons: f64 = (self.media_prev_icon_surface.is_some() as u32
+                + 1
+                + self.media_next_icon_surface.is_some() as u32)
+                as f64;
+            let group_width = (total_buttons - 1.0) * btn_gap + btn_size;
+            let group_start_x = center_x - group_width / 2.0;
+            let mut btn_x = group_start_x;
+
+            if let Some(ref icon) = self.media_prev_icon_surface {
+                self.draw_icon_at(btn_x, btn_y - btn_size / 2.0, icon);
+                self.media_rects
+                    .push(("prev", btn_x, btn_y - btn_size / 2.0, btn_size, btn_size));
+                btn_x += btn_gap;
+            }
+
+            // Play/pause — always present (at least one of play/pause icon should load)
             if self.system_status.media_playing {
                 if let Some(ref icon) = self.media_pause_icon_surface {
-                    let pause_y = start_y + 40.0;
+                    self.draw_icon_at(btn_x, btn_y - btn_size / 2.0, icon);
-                    let rx = center_x - icon.width() as f64 / 2.0;
-                    let ry = pause_y - icon.height() as f64 / 2.0;
-                    self.draw_icon_at(rx, ry, icon);
                     self.media_rects.push((
                         "play_pause",
-                        rx,
+                        btn_x,
-                        ry,
+                        btn_y - btn_size / 2.0,
-                        icon.width() as f64,
+                        btn_size,
-                        icon.height() as f64,
+                        btn_size,
                     ));
                 }
             } else if let Some(ref icon) = self.media_play_icon_surface {
-                let play_y = start_y + 40.0;
+                self.draw_icon_at(btn_x, btn_y - btn_size / 2.0, icon);
-                let rx = center_x - icon.width() as f64 / 2.0;
-                let ry = play_y - icon.height() as f64 / 2.0;
-                self.draw_icon_at(rx, ry, icon);
                 self.media_rects.push((
                     "play_pause",
-                    rx,
+                    btn_x,
-                    ry,
+                    btn_y - btn_size / 2.0,
-                    icon.width() as f64,
+                    btn_size,
-                    icon.height() as f64,
+                    btn_size,
                 ));
             }
-
+            btn_x += btn_gap;
-            let controls_y = start_y + 65.0;
-            let icon_size = 20.0;
-            let icon_spacing = 40.0;
-
-            if let Some(ref icon) = self.media_prev_icon_surface {
-                let rx = center_x - icon_spacing - icon_size / 2.0;
-                let ry = controls_y - icon_size / 2.0;
-                self.draw_icon_at(rx, ry, icon);
-                self.media_rects
-                    .push(("prev", rx, ry, icon_size, icon_size));
-            }
-
-            if let Some(ref icon) = self.media_stop_icon_surface {
-                let rx = center_x - icon_size / 2.0;
-                let ry = controls_y - icon_size / 2.0;
-                self.draw_icon_at(rx, ry, icon);
-                self.media_rects
-                    .push(("stop", rx, ry, icon_size, icon_size));
-            }
 
             if let Some(ref icon) = self.media_next_icon_surface {
-                let rx = center_x + icon_spacing - icon_size / 2.0;
+                self.draw_icon_at(btn_x, btn_y - btn_size / 2.0, icon);
-                let ry = controls_y - icon_size / 2.0;
-                self.draw_icon_at(rx, ry, icon);
                 self.media_rects
-                    .push(("next", rx, ry, icon_size, icon_size));
+                    .push(("next", btn_x, btn_y - btn_size / 2.0, btn_size, btn_size));
             }
         }
     }

src/render/mod.rs

@@ -4,9 +4,24 @@ use std::time::Instant;
 use crate::config::Config;
 use crate::system::SystemStatus;
 
+/// Log cairo errors and return early instead of propagating panics.
+/// Defined once here and available to all render submodules.
+macro_rules! render_try {
+    ($expr:expr) => {
+        match $expr {
+            Ok(v) => v,
+            Err(e) => {
+                log::error!("cairo error: {:?}", e);
+                return;
+            }
+        }
+    };
+}
+
 mod feedback;
 mod indicator;
 mod media_bar;
+pub(crate) mod ring_shape;
 mod status_bar;
 
 pub struct Renderer {
@@ -19,12 +34,15 @@ pub struct Renderer {
     pub(crate) wrong_password_shown: bool,
     pub(crate) key_highlight_shown: bool,
     pub(crate) cleared_feedback_shown: bool,
+    pub(crate) verifying_shown: bool,
     pub(crate) wrong_password_start: Option<Instant>,
     pub(crate) key_highlight_start: Option<Instant>,
     pub(crate) cleared_feedback_start: Option<Instant>,
+    pub(crate) verifying_start: Option<Instant>,
     pub(crate) key_highlight_angle: f64,
     pub(crate) background: Option<ImageSurface>,
     pub(crate) password_display: String,
+    pub(crate) peeking: bool,
     pub(crate) cursor_position: usize,
     pub(crate) uptime_cache: String,
     pub(crate) last_uptime_update: Option<Instant>,
@@ -60,12 +78,15 @@ impl Renderer {
             wrong_password_shown: false,
             key_highlight_shown: false,
             cleared_feedback_shown: false,
+            verifying_shown: false,
             wrong_password_start: None,
             key_highlight_start: None,
             cleared_feedback_start: None,
+            verifying_start: None,
             key_highlight_angle: 0.0,
             background: None,
             password_display: String::new(),
+            peeking: false,
             cursor_position: 0,
             uptime_cache: String::new(),
             last_uptime_update: None,
@@ -108,6 +129,12 @@ impl Renderer {
 
     pub fn set_password_display(&mut self, length: usize) {
         self.password_display = ".".repeat(length);
+        self.peeking = false;
+    }
+
+    pub fn peek_password(&mut self, password: &str) {
+        self.password_display = password.to_string();
+        self.peeking = true;
     }
 
     pub fn set_cursor_position(&mut self, position: usize) {
@@ -193,6 +220,10 @@ impl Renderer {
             self.draw_caps_lock_indicator();
         }
 
+        if self.verifying_shown {
+            self.draw_verifying_feedback();
+        }
+
         if self.wrong_password_shown {
             self.draw_wrong_password_feedback();
         }

src/render/ring_shape.rs

@@ -0,0 +1,257 @@
+use cairo::Context;
+
+use crate::config::RingShape;
+
+/// Number of linear segments used to approximate curved portions of a shape.
+/// Higher = smoother, lower = faster.
+const SEGMENTS: usize = 120;
+
+/// Return the (x, y) point on the shape's perimeter at normalized position `t` ∈ [0, 1].
+/// `t = 0` is a reference point (rightmost for most shapes); `t` increases clockwise.
+/// `r` is the shape's characteristic radius (distance from center to side/vertex).
+pub(crate) fn perimeter_point(cx: f64, cy: f64, r: f64, shape: RingShape, t: f64) -> (f64, f64) {
+    // Normalize t to [0, 1). Rust's % preserves sign, and the shape-specific
+    // functions use floor/truncation that break on negative values.
+    let t = t - t.floor();
+
+    match shape {
+        RingShape::Circle => {
+            let angle = t * 2.0 * std::f64::consts::PI;
+            (cx + r * angle.cos(), cy + r * angle.sin())
+        }
+        RingShape::Square => square_perimeter_point(cx, cy, r, t),
+        RingShape::Diamond => diamond_perimeter_point(cx, cy, r, t),
+        RingShape::Hexagon => hexagon_perimeter_point(cx, cy, r, t),
+        RingShape::Pill => pill_perimeter_point(cx, cy, r, t),
+    }
+}
+
+/// Right-top-right-bottom-left-bottom-left-top order (clockwise from right).
+fn square_perimeter_point(cx: f64, cy: f64, r: f64, t: f64) -> (f64, f64) {
+    let t = t % 1.0;
+    let side = (t * 4.0).floor() as u32;
+    let local = t * 4.0 - side as f64;
+
+    match side {
+        0 => {
+            // Right side: top → bottom
+            (cx + r, cy - r + local * 2.0 * r)
+        }
+        1 => {
+            // Bottom side: right → left
+            (cx + r - local * 2.0 * r, cy + r)
+        }
+        2 => {
+            // Left side: bottom → top
+            (cx - r, cy + r - local * 2.0 * r)
+        }
+        _ => {
+            // Top side: left → right
+            (cx - r + local * 2.0 * r, cy - r)
+        }
+    }
+}
+
+/// Right-bottom-left-top order (clockwise from right).
+fn diamond_perimeter_point(cx: f64, cy: f64, r: f64, t: f64) -> (f64, f64) {
+    let t = t % 1.0;
+    let side = (t * 4.0).floor() as u32;
+    let local = t * 4.0 - side as f64;
+
+    match side {
+        0 => {
+            // Right to bottom
+            (cx + r - local * r, cy + local * r)
+        }
+        1 => {
+            // Bottom to left
+            (cx - local * r, cy + r - local * r)
+        }
+        2 => {
+            // Left to top
+            (cx - r + local * r, cy - local * r)
+        }
+        _ => {
+            // Top to right
+            (cx + local * r, cy - r + local * r)
+        }
+    }
+}
+///   0: right → bottom-right   (vertex to vertex)
+///   1: bottom edge            (right → left)
+///   2: bottom-left → left
+///   3: left → top-left
+///   4: top edge               (left → right)
+///   5: top-right → right
+fn hexagon_perimeter_point(cx: f64, cy: f64, r: f64, t: f64) -> (f64, f64) {
+    let t = t % 1.0;
+    let side = (t * 6.0).floor() as u32;
+    let local = t * 6.0 - side as f64;
+
+    // Shared helper for edges between two vertices
+    let vert =
+        |angle_rad: f64| -> (f64, f64) { (cx + r * angle_rad.cos(), cy + r * angle_rad.sin()) };
+
+    // Vertices clockwise from right (angle = 0)
+    let v = [
+        vert(0.0),                                // V0: right
+        vert(std::f64::consts::PI * (1.0 / 3.0)), // V1: bottom-right
+        vert(std::f64::consts::PI * (2.0 / 3.0)), // V2: bottom-left
+        vert(std::f64::consts::PI),               // V3: left
+        vert(std::f64::consts::PI * (4.0 / 3.0)), // V4: top-left
+        vert(std::f64::consts::PI * (5.0 / 3.0)), // V5: top-right
+    ];
+
+    let (x0, y0) = v[side as usize];
+    let (x1, y1) = v[((side + 1) % 6) as usize];
+    (x0 + local * (x1 - x0), y0 + local * (y1 - y0))
+}
+
+/// Clockwise from top-right corner: right cap (downward) → bottom straight
+/// (leftward) → left cap (upward) → top straight (rightward).
+///
+/// The pill is a stadium / capsule: cap radius = r, straight-section length = 2r,
+/// total width = 4r, total height = 2r.
+fn pill_perimeter_point(cx: f64, cy: f64, r: f64, t: f64) -> (f64, f64) {
+    let t = t % 1.0;
+    let total_p = 4.0 + 2.0 * std::f64::consts::PI; // 4r + 2πr, normalised by r
+    let straights = 2.0 / total_p; // each straight segment's t fraction
+    let caps = std::f64::consts::PI / total_p; // each cap's t fraction
+
+    if t < caps {
+        // Right cap: semicircle, top → bottom, centred at (r, 0)
+        let local = t / caps;
+        let angle = -std::f64::consts::PI / 2.0 + local * std::f64::consts::PI;
+        (cx + r + r * angle.cos(), cy + r * angle.sin())
+    } else if t < caps + straights {
+        // Bottom straight: right → left
+        let local = (t - caps) / straights;
+        (cx + r - local * 2.0 * r, cy + r)
+    } else if t < caps + straights + caps {
+        // Left cap: semicircle, bottom → top, centred at (-r, 0)
+        let local = (t - caps - straights) / caps;
+        let angle = std::f64::consts::PI / 2.0 + local * std::f64::consts::PI;
+        (cx - r + r * angle.cos(), cy + r * angle.sin())
+    } else {
+        // Top straight: left → right
+        let local = (t - 2.0 * caps - straights) / straights;
+        (cx - r + local * 2.0 * r, cy - r)
+    }
+}
+
+/// Build the full closed path of the shape outline (at radius `r`).
+/// Call `stroke()` after this to draw the ring.
+pub(crate) fn build_ring_path(ctx: &Context, cx: f64, cy: f64, r: f64, shape: RingShape) {
+    match shape {
+        RingShape::Circle => {
+            ctx.arc(cx, cy, r, 0.0, 2.0 * std::f64::consts::PI);
+        }
+        RingShape::Square | RingShape::Diamond | RingShape::Hexagon | RingShape::Pill => {
+            let (x0, y0) = perimeter_point(cx, cy, r, shape, 0.0);
+            ctx.move_to(x0, y0);
+            // Subdivide perimeter into enough segments for smooth rendering
+            let n = 80;
+            for i in 1..=n {
+                let pt = i as f64 / n as f64;
+                let (x, y) = perimeter_point(cx, cy, r, shape, pt);
+                ctx.line_to(x, y);
+            }
+            ctx.close_path();
+        }
+    }
+}
+
+/// Build a partial path along the shape perimeter from normalized position
+/// `t_start` to `t_end`. Call `stroke()` after this to draw a sector.
+pub(crate) fn build_sector_path(
+    ctx: &Context,
+    cx: f64,
+    cy: f64,
+    r: f64,
+    shape: RingShape,
+    t_start: f64,
+    t_end: f64,
+) {
+    match shape {
+        RingShape::Circle => {
+            let a_start = t_start * 2.0 * std::f64::consts::PI;
+            let a_end = t_end * 2.0 * std::f64::consts::PI;
+            ctx.arc(cx, cy, r, a_start, a_end);
+        }
+        RingShape::Square | RingShape::Diamond | RingShape::Hexagon | RingShape::Pill => {
+            let (x0, y0) = perimeter_point(cx, cy, r, shape, t_start);
+            ctx.move_to(x0, y0);
+            for i in 1..=SEGMENTS {
+                let t = t_start + (t_end - t_start) * (i as f64 / SEGMENTS as f64);
+                let (x, y) = perimeter_point(cx, cy, r, shape, t);
+                ctx.line_to(x, y);
+            }
+        }
+    }
+}
+
+/// Build the filled interior path (inset from outer ring by `thickness / 2`).
+/// Call `fill()` after this.
+pub(crate) fn build_fill_path(
+    ctx: &Context,
+    cx: f64,
+    cy: f64,
+    radius: f64,
+    thickness: f64,
+    shape: RingShape,
+) {
+    let inner_r = (radius - thickness / 2.0).max(0.0);
+    if inner_r <= 0.0 {
+        return;
+    }
+    build_ring_path(ctx, cx, cy, inner_r, shape);
+}
+
+/// Check whether a point `(px, py)` lies inside the shape's fill area.
+/// This is used for hit‑testing (e.g. click & hold to peek) so the clickable
+/// region matches what the user sees on screen.
+pub(crate) fn point_in_shape(cx: f64, cy: f64, r: f64, shape: RingShape, px: f64, py: f64) -> bool {
+    let dx = (px - cx).abs();
+    let dy = (py - cy).abs();
+    match shape {
+        RingShape::Circle => dx * dx + dy * dy <= r * r,
+        RingShape::Square => dx <= r && dy <= r,
+        RingShape::Diamond => dx + dy <= r,
+        RingShape::Hexagon => {
+            // Regular hexagon, vertex at (r, 0), edge slopes at ±60°.
+            // For |dx| ≥ r/2 the sloping edge bounds: |dy| ≤ √3 (r − |dx|).
+            // For |dx| ≤ r/2 the flat top bounds:    |dy| ≤ √3 r / 2.
+            let sqrt3 = 3.0_f64.sqrt();
+            if dx >= r / 2.0 {
+                dy <= sqrt3 * (r - dx)
+            } else {
+                dy <= r * sqrt3 / 2.0
+            }
+        }
+        RingShape::Pill => {
+            // Pill = centre rectangle (2r × 2r) + semicircular caps of
+            // radius r at each end.  Total width 4r, height 2r.
+            if dx <= r {
+                dy <= r
+            } else {
+                let ex = dx - r;
+                ex * ex + dy * dy <= r * r
+            }
+        }
+    }
+}
+
+/// Return the normalized `t` offset that places the first password dot at the
+/// visual top-centre of the shape. May be negative; callers should NOT wrap.
+pub(crate) fn top_centre_offset(shape: RingShape) -> f64 {
+    match shape {
+        // Circle/Diamond: top at t=0.75 → offset -(1-0.75) = -0.25
+        RingShape::Circle | RingShape::Diamond => -0.25,
+        // Square: top edge centre at t=0.875 → offset -(1-0.875) = -0.125
+        RingShape::Square => -0.125,
+        // Hexagon: top edge centre at t=0.75 → offset -0.25
+        RingShape::Hexagon => -0.25,
+        // Pill: top straight centre at t = 1 - 1/(4+2π) ≈ 0.9027
+        RingShape::Pill => -1.0 / (4.0 + 2.0 * std::f64::consts::PI),
+    }
+}

src/render/status_bar.rs

@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@ use cairo::{Format, ImageSurface};
 
 impl Renderer {
     pub(crate) fn load_icons(&mut self) {
-        log::info!("Attempting to load status icons...");
+        log::debug!("Attempting to load status icons...");
         let wifi_names = [
             "network-wireless-signal-excellent-symbolic",
             "network-wireless-signal-excellent",
@@ -25,7 +25,7 @@ impl Renderer {
             .unwrap_or_default();
 
         if !wifi_path.is_empty() {
-            log::info!("Resolved WiFi icon path: {}", wifi_path);
+            log::debug!("Resolved WiFi icon path: {}", wifi_path);
             self.wifi_icon_surface = self.load_icon(&wifi_path);
         }
 
@@ -50,7 +50,7 @@ impl Renderer {
             .unwrap_or_default();
 
         if !bt_path.is_empty() {
-            log::info!("Resolved Bluetooth icon path: {}", bt_path);
+            log::debug!("Resolved Bluetooth icon path: {}", bt_path);
             self.bluetooth_icon_surface = self.load_icon(&bt_path);
         }
 
@@ -77,7 +77,7 @@ impl Renderer {
             .unwrap_or_default();
 
         if !batt_path.is_empty() {
-            log::info!("Resolved Battery icon path: {}", batt_path);
+            log::debug!("Resolved Battery icon path: {}", batt_path);
             self.battery_icon_surface = self.load_icon(&batt_path);
         }
 
@@ -353,27 +353,27 @@ impl Renderer {
         self.context.new_path();
         self.context.set_source_rgba(1.0, 1.0, 1.0, self.fade_alpha);
         self.context.set_font_size(48.0);
-        let te = self.context.text_extents(&time_str).unwrap();
+        let te = render_try!(self.context.text_extents(&time_str));
         self.context
             .move_to(center_x - te.width() / 2.0, center_y + te.height() / 4.0);
-        self.context.show_text(&time_str).unwrap();
+        render_try!(self.context.show_text(&time_str));
 
         self.context.new_path();
         self.context.set_font_size(14.0);
-        let de = self.context.text_extents(&date_str).unwrap();
+        let de = render_try!(self.context.text_extents(&date_str));
         self.context.move_to(
             center_x - de.width() / 2.0,
             center_y + te.height() / 4.0 + 25.0,
         );
-        self.context.show_text(&date_str).unwrap();
+        render_try!(self.context.show_text(&date_str));
 
         self.context.new_path();
-        let ue = self.context.text_extents(&self.uptime_cache).unwrap();
+        let ue = render_try!(self.context.text_extents(&self.uptime_cache));
         self.context.move_to(
             center_x - ue.width() / 2.0,
             center_y + te.height() / 4.0 + 43.0,
         );
-        self.context.show_text(&self.uptime_cache).unwrap();
+        render_try!(self.context.show_text(&self.uptime_cache));
     }
 
     pub(crate) fn draw_network(&self) {
@@ -392,13 +392,13 @@ impl Renderer {
                 self.context.set_source_rgba(1.0, 1.0, 1.0, self.fade_alpha);
                 self.context.set_font_size(16.0);
                 self.context.move_to(text_x, y);
-                self.context.show_text(ssid).unwrap();
+                render_try!(self.context.show_text(ssid));
             } else {
                 self.context.new_path();
                 self.context.set_source_rgba(1.0, 1.0, 1.0, self.fade_alpha);
                 self.context.set_font_size(16.0);
                 self.context.move_to(x, y);
-                self.context.show_text(ssid).unwrap();
+                render_try!(self.context.show_text(ssid));
             }
         }
     }
@@ -418,7 +418,7 @@ impl Renderer {
                 self.context.set_source_rgba(1.0, 1.0, 1.0, self.fade_alpha);
                 self.context.set_font_size(16.0);
                 self.context.move_to(text_x, y);
-                self.context.show_text(&battery_text).unwrap();
+                render_try!(self.context.show_text(&battery_text));
             } else {
                 self.draw_battery_icon_at(
                     x,
@@ -433,7 +433,7 @@ impl Renderer {
                 self.context.set_source_rgba(1.0, 1.0, 1.0, self.fade_alpha);
                 self.context.set_font_size(16.0);
                 self.context.move_to(x + icon_width + 10.0, y);
-                self.context.show_text(&battery_text).unwrap();
+                render_try!(self.context.show_text(&battery_text));
             }
         }
     }
@@ -462,7 +462,7 @@ impl Renderer {
                 .set_source_rgba(1.0, 1.0, 1.0, self.fade_alpha * alpha_mult);
             self.context.set_font_size(14.0);
             self.context.move_to(text_x, y);
-            self.context.show_text(&status_text).unwrap();
+            render_try!(self.context.show_text(&status_text));
         }
     }
 
@@ -478,7 +478,7 @@ impl Renderer {
                 self.context.set_font_size(16.0);
                 let text = format!("Layout: {}", layout);
                 self.context.move_to(x, y);
-                self.context.show_text(&text).unwrap();
+                render_try!(self.context.show_text(&text));
             }
         }
     }
@@ -490,8 +490,12 @@ impl Renderer {
             (target_size / surface.width() as f64).min(target_size / surface.height() as f64);
         self.context.translate(x, y);
         self.context.scale(scale, scale);
-        self.context.set_source_surface(surface, 0.0, 0.0).unwrap();
+        if let Err(e) = self.context.set_source_surface(surface, 0.0, 0.0) {
-        self.context.paint_with_alpha(self.fade_alpha).unwrap();
+            log::error!("cairo error: {:?}", e);
+        }
+        if let Err(e) = self.context.paint_with_alpha(self.fade_alpha) {
+            log::error!("cairo error: {:?}", e);
+        }
         self.context.restore().unwrap();
     }
 
@@ -508,10 +512,12 @@ impl Renderer {
             (target_size / surface.width() as f64).min(target_size / surface.height() as f64);
         self.context.translate(x, y);
         self.context.scale(scale, scale);
-        self.context.set_source_surface(surface, 0.0, 0.0).unwrap();
+        if let Err(e) = self.context.set_source_surface(surface, 0.0, 0.0) {
-        self.context
+            log::error!("cairo error: {:?}", e);
-            .paint_with_alpha(self.fade_alpha * alpha)
+        }
-            .unwrap();
+        if let Err(e) = self.context.paint_with_alpha(self.fade_alpha * alpha) {
+            log::error!("cairo error: {:?}", e);
+        }
         self.context.restore().unwrap();
     }
 
@@ -529,11 +535,11 @@ impl Renderer {
         self.context.set_source_rgba(1.0, 1.0, 1.0, alpha * 0.5);
         self.context.set_line_width(2.0);
         self.context.rectangle(x, y, width, height);
-        self.context.stroke().unwrap();
+        render_try!(self.context.stroke());
         self.context.new_path();
         self.context
             .rectangle(x + width, y + height / 4.0, 3.0, height / 2.0);
-        self.context.fill().unwrap();
+        render_try!(self.context.fill());
         let fill_width = (width - 4.0) * (percent / 100.0);
         self.context.new_path();
         if percent < 20.0 {
@@ -543,7 +549,7 @@ impl Renderer {
         }
         self.context
             .rectangle(x + 2.0, y + 2.0, fill_width, height - 4.0);
-        self.context.fill().unwrap();
+        render_try!(self.context.fill());
         if charging {
             self.context.new_path();
             self.context.set_source_rgba(1.0, 1.0, 0.0, alpha);
@@ -556,7 +562,7 @@ impl Renderer {
             self.context.line_to(bx - 1.0, by - 3.0);
             self.context.line_to(bx + 1.0, by - 3.0);
             self.context.close_path();
-            self.context.fill().unwrap();
+            render_try!(self.context.fill());
         }
     }
 }

src/screenshot.rs

@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@
 
 use anyhow::{Context, Result};
 use cairo::ImageSurface;
-use log::debug;
+use log::warn;
 use smithay_client_toolkit::shm::{slot::Buffer, slot::SlotPool};
 use std::sync::Mutex;
 use wayland_client::globals::GlobalList;
@@ -36,246 +36,19 @@ impl Screenshot {
     /// Apply configured visual effects to the screenshot.
     pub fn apply_effects(&mut self, config: &Config) -> Result<()> {
         if let Some((radius, times)) = config.effect_blur {
-            self.apply_blur(radius, times)?;
+            crate::effects::apply_blur(&mut self.surface, radius, times)?;
         }
         if let Some((base, factor)) = config.effect_vignette {
-            self.apply_vignette(base, factor);
+            crate::effects::apply_vignette(&mut self.surface, base, factor)?;
         }
         if let Some(pixel_size) = config.effect_pixelate {
-            self.apply_pixelate(pixel_size);
+            crate::effects::apply_pixelate(&mut self.surface, pixel_size)?;
         }
         if let Some(angle) = config.effect_swirl {
-            self.apply_swirl(angle);
+            crate::effects::apply_swirl(&mut self.surface, angle)?;
-        }
-        if let Some(factor) = config.effect_melting {
-            self.apply_melting(factor);
         }
         Ok(())
     }
-
-    /// Apply a swirl effect.
-    pub fn apply_swirl(&mut self, angle: f32) {
-        let width = self.surface.width();
-        let height = self.surface.height();
-        let center_x = width as f32 / 2.0;
-        let center_y = height as f32 / 2.0;
-        let radius = center_x.min(center_y);
-
-        let stride = self.surface.stride() as usize;
-        let mut data = vec![0u8; stride * height as usize];
-        self.surface
-            .with_data(|src| data.copy_from_slice(src))
-            .unwrap();
-        let original = data.clone();
-
-        for y in 0..height {
-            for x in 0..width {
-                let dx = x as f32 - center_x;
-                let dy = y as f32 - center_y;
-                let d = (dx * dx + dy * dy).sqrt();
-
-                if d < radius {
-                    let percent = (radius - d) / radius;
-                    let theta = percent * percent * angle;
-                    let s = theta.sin();
-                    let c = theta.cos();
-
-                    let nx = (c * dx - s * dy + center_x) as i32;
-                    let ny = (s * dx + c * dy + center_y) as i32;
-
-                    if nx >= 0 && nx < width && ny >= 0 && ny < height {
-                        let src_idx = (ny as usize * stride) + (nx as usize * 4);
-                        let dst_idx = (y as usize * stride) + (x as usize * 4);
-                        data[dst_idx..dst_idx + 4].copy_from_slice(&original[src_idx..src_idx + 4]);
-                    }
-                }
-            }
-        }
-
-        let mut surface_data = self.surface.data().unwrap();
-        surface_data.copy_from_slice(&data);
-    }
-
-    /// Apply a melting effect (vertical smear).
-    pub fn apply_melting(&mut self, factor: f32) {
-        let width = self.surface.width();
-        let height = self.surface.height();
-
-        let stride = self.surface.stride() as usize;
-        let mut data = vec![0u8; stride * height as usize];
-        self.surface
-            .with_data(|src| data.copy_from_slice(src))
-            .unwrap();
-
-        use rand::Rng;
-        let mut rng = rand::thread_rng();
-
-        for x in 0..width {
-            let mut melt_amount = 0.0;
-            for y in 0..height {
-                melt_amount += rng.gen_range(0.0..factor);
-                let src_y = (y as f32 - melt_amount).max(0.0) as i32;
-
-                let src_idx = (src_y as usize * stride) + (x as usize * 4);
-                let dst_idx = (y as usize * stride) + (x as usize * 4);
-
-                // Copy the pixel from above to create a smear
-                let pixel = [
-                    data[src_idx],
-                    data[src_idx + 1],
-                    data[src_idx + 2],
-                    data[src_idx + 3],
-                ];
-                data[dst_idx..dst_idx + 4].copy_from_slice(&pixel);
-            }
-        }
-
-        let mut surface_data = self.surface.data().unwrap();
-        surface_data.copy_from_slice(&data);
-    }
-
-    /// Pixelate the surface.
-    pub fn apply_pixelate(&mut self, pixel_size: u32) {
-        if pixel_size <= 1 {
-            return;
-        }
-
-        let width = self.surface.width();
-        let height = self.surface.height();
-        let stride = self.surface.stride() as usize;
-        let mut data = vec![0u8; stride * height as usize];
-        self.surface
-            .with_data(|src| data.copy_from_slice(src))
-            .unwrap();
-
-        for y in (0..height).step_by(pixel_size as usize) {
-            for x in (0..width).step_by(pixel_size as usize) {
-                let mut r = 0u32;
-                let mut g = 0u32;
-                let mut b = 0u32;
-                let mut count = 0u32;
-
-                // Average pixels in the block
-                for py in 0..pixel_size {
-                    for px in 0..pixel_size {
-                        let cur_x = x + px as i32;
-                        let cur_y = y + py as i32;
-                        if cur_x < width && cur_y < height {
-                            let index = (cur_y as usize * stride) + (cur_x as usize * 4);
-                            r += data[index] as u32;
-                            g += data[index + 1] as u32;
-                            b += data[index + 2] as u32;
-                            count += 1;
-                        }
-                    }
-                }
-
-                if count > 0 {
-                    let r = (r / count) as u8;
-                    let g = (g / count) as u8;
-                    let b = (b / count) as u8;
-
-                    // Fill the block
-                    for py in 0..pixel_size {
-                        for px in 0..pixel_size {
-                            let cur_x = x + px as i32;
-                            let cur_y = y + py as i32;
-                            if cur_x < width && cur_y < height {
-                                let index = (cur_y as usize * stride) + (cur_x as usize * 4);
-                                data[index] = r;
-                                data[index + 1] = g;
-                                data[index + 2] = b;
-                            }
-                        }
-                    }
-                }
-            }
-        }
-
-        let mut surface_data = self.surface.data().unwrap();
-        surface_data.copy_from_slice(&data);
-    }
-
-    /// Apply a Gaussian blur effect.
-    pub fn apply_blur(&mut self, radius: u32, times: u32) -> Result<()> {
-        if radius == 0 || times == 0 {
-            return Ok(());
-        }
-
-        let width = self.surface.width();
-        let height = self.surface.height();
-        let stride = self.surface.stride() as usize;
-        let mut data = vec![0u8; stride * height as usize];
-
-        self.surface
-            .with_data(|src| data.copy_from_slice(src))
-            .context("Failed to get surface data")?;
-
-        // Convert to image::RgbaImage for processing
-        let mut img: image::ImageBuffer<image::Rgba<u8>, Vec<u8>> =
-            image::ImageBuffer::from_raw(width as u32, height as u32, data)
-                .context("Failed to create image buffer")?;
-
-        for _ in 0..times {
-            let mut rgb_data: Vec<[u8; 3]> =
-                Vec::with_capacity((width as usize) * (height as usize));
-            for pixel in img.pixels() {
-                rgb_data.push([pixel[0], pixel[1], pixel[2]]);
-            }
-
-            fastblur::gaussian_blur(
-                &mut rgb_data,
-                width as usize,
-                height as usize,
-                radius as f32,
-            );
-
-            for (i, pixel) in img.pixels_mut().enumerate() {
-                pixel[0] = rgb_data[i][0];
-                pixel[1] = rgb_data[i][1];
-                pixel[2] = rgb_data[i][2];
-            }
-        }
-
-        // Copy back to surface
-        let new_data = img.into_raw();
-        let mut surface_data = self.surface.data()?;
-        surface_data.copy_from_slice(&new_data);
-        Ok(())
-    }
-
-    /// Apply a vignette effect (darken edges).
-    pub fn apply_vignette(&mut self, base: f32, factor: f32) {
-        let width = self.surface.width();
-        let height = self.surface.height();
-        let center_x = width as f32 / 2.0;
-        let center_y = height as f32 / 2.0;
-        let max_distance = (center_x * center_x + center_y * center_y).sqrt();
-
-        let stride = self.surface.stride() as usize;
-        let mut data = vec![0u8; stride * height as usize];
-        self.surface
-            .with_data(|src| data.copy_from_slice(src))
-            .unwrap();
-
-        for y in 0..height {
-            for x in 0..width {
-                let dx = x as f32 - center_x;
-                let dy = y as f32 - center_y;
-                let distance = (dx * dx + dy * dy).sqrt();
-                let vignette_factor = base + (1.0 - base) * (distance / max_distance).powf(factor);
-
-                let index = ((y * width + x) * 4) as usize;
-                for i in 0..3 {
-                    let value = data[index + i] as f32 * vignette_factor;
-                    data[index + i] = value.clamp(0.0, 255.0) as u8;
-                }
-            }
-        }
-
-        let mut surface_data = self.surface.data().unwrap();
-        surface_data.copy_from_slice(&data);
-    }
 }
 
 #[derive(Clone)]
@@ -312,7 +85,7 @@ impl ScreenshotManager {
             .ok();
 
         if manager.is_none() {
-            debug!("zwlr_screencopy_manager_v1 not available");
+            warn!("zwlr_screencopy_manager_v1 not available — backgrounds will not be captured");
         }
 
         Ok(Self { manager })
@@ -361,11 +134,15 @@ impl ScreenshotManager {
 
         let raw_data = {
             let mut data = vec![0u8; (info.width * info.height * 4) as usize];
+            let canvas_end = canvas.len();
             for row in 0..height {
                 let src_offset = row * stride;
                 let dst_offset = row * pixel_width;
-                data[dst_offset..dst_offset + pixel_width]
+                let copy_end = (src_offset + pixel_width).min(canvas_end);
-                    .copy_from_slice(&canvas[src_offset..src_offset + pixel_width]);
+                if copy_end > src_offset {
+                    data[dst_offset..dst_offset + pixel_width]
+                        .copy_from_slice(&canvas[src_offset..copy_end]);
+                }
             }
             data
         };

src/system.rs

@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@ use std::sync::{Arc, Mutex};
 use tokio::sync::mpsc;
 use zbus::Connection;
 
-#[derive(Clone, Default)]
+#[derive(Clone, Default, PartialEq)]
 pub struct SystemStatus {
     pub battery_percent: Option<f64>,
     pub is_charging: bool,
@@ -21,22 +21,30 @@ pub struct SystemStatus {
 }
 
 #[derive(Debug, Clone, Copy)]
-pub enum SystemCommand {
+pub enum BackendCommand {
     PowerOff,
     Reboot,
     Suspend,
+    MediaPlayPause,
+    MediaStop,
+    MediaNext,
+    MediaPrev,
 }
 
 pub struct SystemManager {
     status: Arc<Mutex<SystemStatus>>,
-    cmd_tx: mpsc::UnboundedSender<SystemCommand>,
+    cmd_tx: mpsc::UnboundedSender<BackendCommand>,
 }
 
 impl SystemManager {
-    pub fn new() -> Self {
+    pub fn new(config: &crate::config::Config) -> Self {
+        let poll_interval = tokio::time::Duration::from_secs(config.system_poll_interval);
+        let reconnect_delay = tokio::time::Duration::from_secs(config.dbus_reconnect_delay);
+        let command_timeout = tokio::time::Duration::from_secs(config.command_timeout);
+
         let status = Arc::new(Mutex::new(SystemStatus::default()));
         let s_clone = status.clone();
-        let (cmd_tx, mut cmd_rx) = mpsc::unbounded_channel::<SystemCommand>();
+        let (cmd_tx, mut cmd_rx) = mpsc::unbounded_channel::<BackendCommand>();
 
         std::thread::spawn(move || {
             let rt = match tokio::runtime::Runtime::new() {
@@ -49,7 +57,7 @@ impl SystemManager {
 
             rt.block_on(async {
                 let mut conn: Option<Connection> = None;
-                let mut interval = tokio::time::interval(tokio::time::Duration::from_secs(2));
+                let mut interval = tokio::time::interval(poll_interval);
                 let mut last_art_url: Option<String> = None;
                 let mut last_art_data: Option<Arc<Vec<u8>>> = None;
 
@@ -59,7 +67,9 @@ impl SystemManager {
                             Ok(c) => conn = Some(c),
                             Err(e) => {
                                 error!("Failed to connect to system DBus: {}", e);
-                                tokio::time::sleep(tokio::time::Duration::from_secs(5)).await;
+                                tokio::time::sleep(reconnect_delay).await;
+                                interval = tokio::time::interval(poll_interval);
+                                continue;
                             }
                         }
                     }
@@ -244,26 +254,69 @@ impl SystemManager {
                                 }
                             }
                         }
-                        Some(command) = cmd_rx.recv() => {
+                        Some(cmd) = cmd_rx.recv() => {
-                            if let Some(ref c) = conn {
+                            match cmd {
-                                let method = match command {
+                                BackendCommand::PowerOff
-                                    SystemCommand::PowerOff => "PowerOff",
+                                | BackendCommand::Reboot
-                                    SystemCommand::Reboot => "Reboot",
+                                | BackendCommand::Suspend => {
-                                    SystemCommand::Suspend => "Suspend",
+                                    if let Some(ref c) = conn {
-                                };
+                                        // Safety: only PowerOff/Reboot/Suspend reach this
-                                debug!("Executing system command: {}", method);
+                                        // branch due to the outer match arm.
-                                let result = tokio::time::timeout(
+                                        let method = match cmd {
-                                    tokio::time::Duration::from_secs(5),
+                                            BackendCommand::PowerOff => "PowerOff",
-                                    c.call_method(
+                                            BackendCommand::Reboot => "Reboot",
-                                        Some("org.freedesktop.login1"),
+                                            BackendCommand::Suspend => "Suspend",
-                                        "/org/freedesktop/login1",
+                                            BackendCommand::MediaPlayPause
-                                        Some("org.freedesktop.login1.Manager"),
+                                            | BackendCommand::MediaStop
-                                        method,
+                                            | BackendCommand::MediaNext
-                                        &(true),
+                                            | BackendCommand::MediaPrev => {
-                                    )
+                                                unreachable!("media command in power branch: {:?}", cmd)
-                                ).await;
+                                            }
-                                if result.is_err() {
+                                        };
-                                    error!("System command {} timed out", method);
+                                        debug!("Executing system command: {}", method);
+                                        let result = tokio::time::timeout(
+                                            command_timeout,
+                                            c.call_method(
+                                                Some("org.freedesktop.login1"),
+                                                "/org/freedesktop/login1",
+                                                Some("org.freedesktop.login1.Manager"),
+                                                method,
+                                                &(true),
+                                            )
+                                        ).await;
+                                        if result.is_err() {
+                                            error!("System command {} timed out", method);
+                                        }
+                                    }
+                                }
+                                BackendCommand::MediaPlayPause
+                                | BackendCommand::MediaStop
+                                | BackendCommand::MediaNext
+                                | BackendCommand::MediaPrev => {
+                                    let action = cmd;
+                                    // Fire-and-forget: don't block the polling loop on MPRIS.
+                                    tokio::task::spawn_blocking(move || {
+                                        match PlayerFinder::new() {
+                                            Ok(finder) => {
+                                                match finder.find_active() {
+                                                    Ok(player) => {
+                                                        let result = match action {
+                                                            BackendCommand::MediaPlayPause => player.play_pause(),
+                                                            BackendCommand::MediaStop => player.stop(),
+                                                            BackendCommand::MediaNext => player.next(),
+                                                            BackendCommand::MediaPrev => player.previous(),
+                                                            _ => Ok(()),
+                                                        };
+                                                        if let Err(e) = result {
+                                                            error!("MPRIS command {action:?} failed: {e}");
+                                                        }
+                                                    }
+                                                    Err(e) => error!("No active MPRIS player found: {e}"),
+                                                }
+                                            }
+                                            Err(e) => error!("Failed to create MPRIS PlayerFinder: {e}"),
+                                        }
+                                    });
                                 }
                             }
                         }
@@ -276,42 +329,26 @@ impl SystemManager {
     }
 
     pub fn get_status(&self) -> SystemStatus {
-        self.status.lock().unwrap().clone()
+        self.status.lock().map(|s| s.clone()).unwrap_or_default()
     }
 
-    pub fn send_command(&self, cmd: SystemCommand) {
+    pub fn send_command(&self, cmd: BackendCommand) {
         let _ = self.cmd_tx.send(cmd);
     }
 
     pub fn media_play_pause(&self) {
-        if let Ok(finder) = PlayerFinder::new() {
+        let _ = self.cmd_tx.send(BackendCommand::MediaPlayPause);
-            if let Ok(player) = finder.find_active() {
-                let _ = player.play_pause();
-            }
-        }
     }
 
     pub fn media_stop(&self) {
-        if let Ok(finder) = PlayerFinder::new() {
+        let _ = self.cmd_tx.send(BackendCommand::MediaStop);
-            if let Ok(player) = finder.find_active() {
-                let _ = player.stop();
-            }
-        }
     }
 
     pub fn media_next(&self) {
-        if let Ok(finder) = PlayerFinder::new() {
+        let _ = self.cmd_tx.send(BackendCommand::MediaNext);
-            if let Ok(player) = finder.find_active() {
-                let _ = player.next();
-            }
-        }
     }
 
     pub fn media_prev(&self) {
-        if let Ok(finder) = PlayerFinder::new() {
+        let _ = self.cmd_tx.send(BackendCommand::MediaPrev);
-            if let Ok(player) = finder.find_active() {
-                let _ = player.previous();
-            }
-        }
     }
 }