Bitflip

Forget a DE, sounds like you need a WM. Definitely check out some tiling options like i3 or sway, especially since you spend so much time in the terminal.

I switched in the fall, black Friday deals on account and several indexers. Looks like it’s gonna be just at $100ish per year. After configuring an arr ecosystem with overseer handling all user interaction and automation, I don’t think I’ll ever go back. Totally worth the price imho