Getting Started

ThinkUtils is a native Linux desktop app for ThinkPad laptops, built with Tauri. It gives you direct control over hardware that's normally locked behind command-line tools or config files.

Prerequisites

ThinkUtils requires a few system packages:

Debian/Ubuntu

sudo apt install lm-sensors policykit-1

Fedora/RHEL

sudo dnf install lm_sensors polkit

Arch Linux

sudo pacman -S lm_sensors polkit

Enable Fan Control

ThinkPad fan control requires the thinkpad_acpi kernel module with fan control enabled:

1. Create or edit the configuration:

   sudo nano /etc/modprobe.d/thinkpad_acpi.conf

2. Add this line:

   options thinkpad_acpi fan_control=1

3. Reboot or reload the module:

   sudo modprobe -r thinkpad_acpi
   sudo modprobe thinkpad_acpi

First Launch

1. Install ThinkUtils (see Installation)
2. Launch from your application menu or run thinkutils
3. Click "Setup Permissions" when prompted and enter your password once
4. All features now work without further password prompts

See Permissions for details on what gets configured.

Navigation

Use the left sidebar to switch between features:

View	Purpose
Home	Dashboard with quick controls
Fan Control	Temperature monitoring and fan speed
Battery	Charge thresholds and health
Performance	CPU governor and power profiles
Monitor	Real-time system stats
System Info	Hardware details
Security	Virus scanning
MCP	AI integration settings
Sync	Google Drive backup