Tool (GUI + CLI) to select used GPU for Optimus Laptop on GNU/Linux.

• Python 3.7
• python-gobject
• gtk3
• libappindicator-gtk3
• libnotify
• mesa-utils (glxinfo)
• bbswitch (Optional but recommended for power-saving with NVIDIA discrete GPU)

Warning : You must install drivers for discrete GPU before installing the switcher

AUR Package : https://aur.archlinux.org/packages/prime-switcher/

# ./install.sh

# prime-switcher -s {mode}

Modes :

• performance : Use the discrete GPU as primary GPU.
• power-saving : Disable the discrete GPU if possible.

# prime-switcher -D -s {mode}

# prime-switcher -d {driver} -s {mode}

Drivers :

• free : Free drivers (amdgpu, radeon, nouveau without bbswitch)
• nvidia : NVIDIA proprietary driver
• nouveau : nouveau driver
• nvidia-reverse-prime : NVIDIA proprietary driver with Reverse Prime (Discrete GPU managing some output ports)
• nouveau-reverse-prime : nouveau driver with Reverse Prime

prime-switcher -q

prime-switcher --gui

# prime-switcher --uninstall