Change Konsole title via Python

Question

How can I change the Konsole title in Python? I found this code:

>>> import sys
>>> sys.stdout.write("\x1b]2;test\x07")

But it only works with Gnome terminal, not Konsole (on Kubuntu).

score 7 · Accepted Answer · edited Sep 20 '12 at 18:25

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I would give "\x1b]0;test\x07" a try (note the 0 instead of 2).

There is an open bug about Konsole not correctly treating xterm escape sequences; maybe it won't work at all until it is fixed.

edited Sep 20 '12 at 18:25

Keith Pinson

answered Jun 06 '12 at 18:20

niko

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Do you have command for Python 3? Is there any possible way rather than `os.system("echo -ne "\033]0;test\007"")`? – Ooker Jun 27 '14 at 09:16

score 2 · Answer 2 · answered Jun 06 '12 at 18:19

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dcop "$KONSOLE_DCOP_SESSION" renameSession "New title here"

This should work. You can also run the command without the renameSession part to get a list of other options that you can changed.

answered Jun 06 '12 at 18:19

cstrouse

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