Uniform Font Customization for Linux and Chrome

Achieve a harmonious browsing experience with scripts tailored for those who appreciate uniformity in fonts and sizes across Linux and Chrome. Perfect for the detail-oriented and OCD-friendly!

Contents

• fontconfig.conf: Streamline Linux fonts! Choose from variable (Open Sans), condensed (Liberation Sans), or fixed-width (Cousine) fonts—or pick your favorites.
• replace-fonts.js: A Tampermonkey script for Chrome to override web fonts. It respects your choices and keeps certain domains like Google Docs in their original style.
• replace-font-sizes.js: Adjust font sizes across the web to suit your preference. This Tampermonkey script ensures readability and comfort, with special settings for sites like Wikipedia and Twitter.
• google-chrome-dark-mode-exceptions.js: Control Chrome's dark mode on a per-site basis. Enjoy your preferred theme—dark or light—on websites like GitHub or Google Docs, regardless of Chrome's settings.

Highlights

• Simple Installation: Easy setup for both Linux and Chrome.
• Customization at Your Fingertips: Swap fonts and sizes effortlessly.
• Improved Readability: Tailor web pages to your visual comfort.
• Selective Dark Mode: Choose which sites go dark in Chrome.

Installation Instructions

Setting up the Font Configuration in Linux

1. Download the fontconfig.conf file: Save the file to a known location on your Linux machine.
2. Create the Font Configuration Directory: If it doesn't already exist, create a .config/fontconfig directory in your home folder using the command:

   mkdir -p ~/.config/fontconfig

3. Move the Configuration File: Move the downloaded fontconfig.conf to the newly created directory:

   mv path/to/downloaded/fontconfig.conf ~/.config/fontconfig/fonts.conf

4. Refresh Font Config: Update the font cache using the command:

   fc-cache -fv

Installing Tampermonkey Scripts in Chrome

1. Install Tampermonkey: If you haven't already, add the Tampermonkey extension to your Chrome browser from the Chrome Web Store.
2. Open Tampermonkey Dashboard: Click on the Tampermonkey icon in your browser and select "Dashboard".
3. Create New Script: In the Dashboard, go to the "Utilities" tab, then under "File", click "Import".
4. Import the Script: For each of the .js files (replace-fonts.js, replace-font-sizes.js, google-chrome-dark-mode-exceptions.js):
   • Click on “Choose File” and select the respective file.
   • Click on “Import” to add the script to Tampermonkey.
5. Enable the Script: After importing, make sure the script is enabled. You should see it listed in the "Installed scripts" tab.

Get Started

Enhance your browsing experience with these scripts and configuration files. Just download, apply, and enjoy a seamless, uniform look across your digital world!