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@@ -11,9 +11,168 @@ A multipurpose and versatile launcher / picker for Hyprland
 - Entry frequency caching: commonly used entries appear above others
 - Manual entry providing: make a simple selector from your own list
 
+## Usage
+
+```
+hyprlauncher [arg [...]]
+```
+
+### Arguments
+
+| Flag | Description |
+|------|-------------|
+| `-d`, `--daemon` | Start in background without opening the window |
+| `-o`, `--options "a,b,c"` | Pass an explicit comma-separated option list |
+| `-m`, `--dmenu` | Read options from stdin (newline-separated, dmenu-style) |
+| `-t`, `--toggle` | Toggle the launcher window (open/close) |
+| `-h`, `--help` | Print help menu |
+| `-v`, `--version` | Print version info |
+| `--quiet` | Disable all logging |
+| `--verbose` | Enable verbose logging |
+
+### Finder prefixes
+
+Type a prefix character to switch to a specific finder:
+
+| Prefix | Finder | Description |
+|--------|--------|-------------|
+| *(none)* | Desktop | Application launcher (default) |
+| `.` | Unicode | Unicode character picker (copies with `wl-copy`) |
+| `=` | Math | Math expression evaluator (copies result with `wl-copy`) |
+| `'` | Font | System font picker (copies font name with `wl-copy`) |
+
+### Examples
+
+```bash
+# Start as a daemon (background), then toggle with a keybinding
+hyprlauncher -d
+
+# Power menu example
+
+# Use as a dmenu replacement (pipe options via stdin)
+echo -e "Power Off\nReboot\nSuspend" | hyprlauncher -m
+
+# Pass explicit options (comma-separated)
+hyprlauncher -o "Power Off,Reboot,Suspend"
+```
+
+### Hyprland
+
+```ini
+# Minimal Hyprland config to use with daemon mode, hyprlang (`~/.config/hypr/hyprland.conf`):
+exec-once = hyprlauncher -d
+bind = $mainMod, R, exec, hyprlauncher -t
+```
+```lua
+-- Minimal Hyprland config to use with daemon mode, lua (`~/.config/hypr/hyprland.lua`):
+hl.exec_cmd("hyprlauncher -d")
+hl.bind(mainMod .. " + R", hl.dsp.exec_cmd("hyprlauncher -t"))
+```
+
+## Configuration
+
+Configuration file: `~/.config/hypr/hyprlauncher.conf`
+
+The file uses [Hyprlang](https://github.com/hyprwm/hyprlang) syntax. All options are optional — the launcher works with no config file.
+
+### Using a custom config path
+
+The config path follows the XDG Base Directory specification (`$XDG_CONFIG_HOME/hypr/hyprlauncher.conf`). You can override it by setting `XDG_CONFIG_HOME` before launching:
+
+```bash
+XDG_CONFIG_HOME=/tmp hyprlauncher
+```
+
+This looks for the config at `/tmp/hypr/hyprlauncher.conf`. Useful for NixOS + Home Manager users who want to test configuration changes without rebuilding:
+
+```bash
+mkdir -p /tmp/hypr
+cp ~/.config/hypr/hyprlauncher.conf /tmp/hypr/
+# edit /tmp/hypr/hyprlauncher.conf as needed
+XDG_CONFIG_HOME=/tmp hyprlauncher
+```
+
+### General
+
+```ini
+general {
+    # Grab keyboard focus when the launcher opens
+    grab_focus = true
+
+    # Show desktop applications immediately when opening (without typing)
+    show_apps_on_open = false
+}
+```
+
+### Finders
+
+```ini
+finders {
+    # Which finder to use when no prefix matches (desktop, unicode, math)
+    default_finder = desktop
+
+    # Prefix prepended to the Exec command when launching desktop apps.
+    # Useful for process managers like uwsm, systemd-run, or hyprctl dispatch.
+    # Examples:
+    #   desktop_launch_prefix = uwsm app --
+    #   desktop_launch_prefix = hyprctl dispatch exec --
+    #   desktop_launch_prefix = systemd-run --user --scope --
+    desktop_launch_prefix =
+
+    # Terminal emulator command for apps with Terminal=true in their .desktop file.
+    # Include the execute flag so the app command is appended directly.
+    # Examples:
+    #   desktop_terminal = kitty -e
+    #   desktop_terminal = wezterm -e
+    #   desktop_terminal = alacritty -e
+    #   desktop_terminal = foot -e
+    desktop_terminal =
+
+    # Show application icons in desktop finder results
+    desktop_icons = true
+
+    # Prefix characters for each finder
+    desktop_prefix =
+    unicode_prefix = .
+    math_prefix = =
+    font_prefix = '
+}
+```
+
+### Locale
+
+```ini
+locale {
+    # Override system locale (empty = use system locale)
+    override =
+}
+```
+
+### Cache
+
+```ini
+cache {
+    # Enable frequency caching (frequently used entries rank higher)
+    enabled = true
+}
+```
+
+### UI
+
+```ini
+ui {
+    # Window size in pixels (width height)
+    window_size = 400 260
+}
+```
+
 ## Runtime dependencies
 
 - Desktop: none
 - Unicode: `wl-copy`
 - Math: `wl-copy` for copying the result
 - Font: `wl-copy` for copying the result
+
+## TODO
+
+- [ ] Add `-c` / `--config` flag to override the configuration file path