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permalink: /10-19 LIFE/13 TECH SETUP/13.11 APPS/impala.md
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title: impala
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created: 2026-02-05T09:36:55.334-07:00
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modified: 2026-02-05T09:41:11.146-07:00
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tags:
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- wifi
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- network
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- terminal
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cssclasses: ""
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---
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impala is a TUI for managing WiFi on Linux using iwd as the backend. Much nicer than `iwctl` for day-to-day WiFi management.
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## Installation
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**Arch Linux:**
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```bash
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sudo pacman -S impala
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```
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**Cargo:**
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```bash
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cargo install impala
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```
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## Prerequisites
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- **iwd** must be running (not wpa_supplicant)
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- NetworkManager should use iwd backend (see [[10-19 LIFE/13 TECH SETUP/13.13 OS SETUP/Network]])
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- Nerd Fonts (optional) for icons
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## Usage
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```bash
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impala
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```
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### Key Bindings
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| Key | Action |
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|-----|--------|
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| `j/k` | Navigate up/down |
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| `Enter` | Connect to network |
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| `d` | Disconnect |
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| `r` | Refresh networks |
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| `s` | Scan for networks |
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| `a` | Toggle Access Point mode |
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| `q` | Quit |
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### Connecting to Networks
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1. Launch `impala`
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2. Navigate to network with `j/k`
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3. Press `Enter` to connect
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4. Enter password if prompted
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### Hidden Networks
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Press `/` to search/enter a hidden network SSID.
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### WPA Enterprise (802.1X)
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impala supports enterprise authentication. Select the network and follow prompts for username/password or certificate.
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### QR Code Sharing
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Press `Q` on a connected network to display a QR code for sharing credentials.
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## Configuration
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Config file: `~/.config/impala/config.toml`
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```toml
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[keybindings]
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quit = "q"
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scan = "s"
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connect = "Enter"
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disconnect = "d"
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[appearance]
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# Uses terminal colors by default
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```
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## Integration
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### Ashell
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In ashell config, use impala for WiFi management:
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```toml
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[settings]
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wifi_more_cmd = 'kitty -e bash -c "impala"'
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```
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### Hyprland keybind
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```bash
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bind = $mainMod, W, exec, kitty -e impala
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```
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## Troubleshooting
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### "iwd not running"
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```bash
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sudo systemctl enable --now iwd
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```
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### Conflicts with NetworkManager
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NetworkManager must use iwd as backend, not wpa_supplicant. See [[10-19 LIFE/13 TECH SETUP/13.13 OS SETUP/Network#NetworkManager + iwd]].
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## Resources
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- GitHub: https://github.com/pythops/impala
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