Multi-Monitor Phase 2: Monitor groups and sync modes

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Phase 2: Monitor groups and synchronization

Implement monitor grouping and synchronization modes for coordinated multi-monitor behavior.

Requirements

Monitor Groups

• Group monitors for synchronized behavior
• Independent group configurations
• Dynamic group management (add/remove monitors)
• Named groups for easy reference

Synchronization Modes

• SYNC_NONE - Fully independent (Phase 0 behavior)
• SYNC_WORKSPACE - Synchronized workspace changes
• SYNC_ANIMATION - Synchronized animation timing
• SYNC_FULL - Complete synchronization

Coordinated Animations

• Staggered animations across monitor groups
• Direction-aware animations (left-to-right, top-to-bottom)
• Configurable delays between monitors
• Group-wide animation settings

Configuration Example

# Monitor groups
[[groups]]
name = "main-setup"
monitors = ["DP-4", "DP-5"]
sync_mode = "SYNC_WORKSPACE"
animation_stagger = 0.1  # seconds between monitors

[[groups]]
name = "side-monitors"
monitors = ["HDMI-A-1", "HDMI-A-2"]
sync_mode = "SYNC_ANIMATION"

Implementation Notes

• Build on Phase 0 monitor management
• Implement group coordinator component
• Handle dynamic monitor connect/disconnect
• Ensure smooth fallback for ungrouped monitors

Use Cases

• Synchronized workspace switching across multiple monitors
• Coordinated animations for immersive setups
• Flexible control over multi-monitor behavior

Status: 📋 Planned