diff --git a/hypr/.config/hypr/hypridle.conf b/hypr/.config/hypr/hypridle.conf
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..1a0fe8a
--- /dev/null
+++ b/hypr/.config/hypr/hypridle.conf
@@ -0,0 +1,32 @@
+# hypridle.conf — idle stages: hyprsaver (5min) -> Noctalia lock (10min) -> DPMS off.
+# Managed by dotfiles (stow hypr).
+#
+# NOTE: this Hyprland (hyprmod Lua runtime, 0.56.x) evaluates `hyprctl dispatch`
+# args as Lua — classic `dispatch dpms off` syntax fails. Dispatchers must be
+# hl.dsp.* expressions (e.g. hl.dsp.dpms(false)).
+
+general {
+    lock_cmd = pidof -q noctalia || noctalia msg session lock
+    before_sleep_cmd = loginctl lock-session
+    after_sleep_cmd = hyprctl dispatch 'hl.dsp.dpms(true)'
+}
+
+# 5min: GPU screensaver (wlr-layer-shell overlay, any input dismisses it).
+listener {
+    timeout = 300
+    on-timeout = hyprsaver
+    on-resume = hyprsaver --quit
+}
+
+# 10min: lock via Noctalia (SUPER+L runs the same command).
+listener {
+    timeout = 600
+    on-timeout = loginctl lock-session
+}
+
+# 10m30s: power off displays.
+listener {
+    timeout = 630
+    on-timeout = hyprctl dispatch 'hl.dsp.dpms(false)'
+    on-resume = hyprctl dispatch 'hl.dsp.dpms(true)'
+}
diff --git a/hypr/.config/hypr/hyprland.lua b/hypr/.config/hypr/hyprland.lua
index c0529f5..f721f55 100644
--- a/hypr/.config/hypr/hyprland.lua
+++ b/hypr/.config/hypr/hyprland.lua
@@ -32,6 +32,10 @@ hl.on("hyprland.start", function()
 	hl.exec_cmd("noctalia &")
 end)
 
+hl.on("hyprland.start", function()
+	hl.exec_cmd("hypridle &")
+end)
+
 hl.on("hyprland.start", function()
 	hl.exec_cmd("sh ~/.config/hypr/scripts/portal-host-override.sh")
 	hl.exec_cmd("sh ~/.config/hypr/scripts/ensure-mime-defaults.sh")
diff --git a/hypr/.config/hypr/hyprsaver.toml b/hypr/.config/hypr/hyprsaver.toml
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..fbadbfa
--- /dev/null
+++ b/hypr/.config/hypr/hyprsaver.toml
@@ -0,0 +1,40 @@
+# hyprsaver.toml — chill playlist: calm shaders + cool palettes, cycling.
+# Location: ~/.config/hypr/hyprsaver.toml (stowed from dotfiles).
+# Names verified against `hyprsaver --list-shaders` / `--list-palettes`.
+# Everything else uses hyprsaver's built-in defaults (see
+# /usr/share/hyprsaver/examples/config.toml for the full reference).
+
+[general]
+fps = 30
+shader = "cycle"
+palette = "cycle"
+shader_cycle_interval = 300
+palette_cycle_interval = 60
+cycle_order = "random"
+synced = true
+shader_playlist = "chill"
+palette_playlist = "chill"
+
+[playlists.chill]
+shaders = [
+    "plasma",
+    "marble",
+    "snowfall",
+    "aurora",
+    "clouds",
+    "planet",
+    "starfield",
+    "fireflies",
+]
+palettes = [
+    "vaporwave",
+    "frost",
+    "ocean",
+    "aurora",
+]
+
+[behavior]
+fade_in_ms = 800
+fade_out_ms = 400
+dismiss_on = ["key", "mouse_move", "mouse_click", "touch"]
+exclusive_keyboard = true
diff --git a/hypr/.config/hypr/modules/keybinds.lua b/hypr/.config/hypr/modules/keybinds.lua
index d72d66e..1af8a2c 100644
--- a/hypr/.config/hypr/modules/keybinds.lua
+++ b/hypr/.config/hypr/modules/keybinds.lua
@@ -226,5 +226,6 @@ hl.bind("SHIFT + PRINT", hl.dsp.exec_cmd("hyprshot -m active --output-folder " .
 })
 
 hl.bind(var.mainMod .. " + L", hl.dsp.exec_cmd(command.lock), { locked = true, description = "Lock screen" })
+hl.bind(var.mainMod .. " + SHIFT + L", hl.dsp.exec_cmd(command.screensaver), { description = "Start screensaver (any key quits)" })
 hl.bind(var.mainMod .. " + K", hl.dsp.exec_cmd(command.keybinds_show), { description = "Show keybind overview" })
 hl.bind(var.mainMod .. " + W", hl.dsp.exec_cmd(command.wallpaper_select), { description = "Wallpaper select" })
diff --git a/hypr/.config/hypr/modules/shell_commands.lua b/hypr/.config/hypr/modules/shell_commands.lua
index 15f7667..14ea5d6 100644
--- a/hypr/.config/hypr/modules/shell_commands.lua
+++ b/hypr/.config/hypr/modules/shell_commands.lua
@@ -7,6 +7,7 @@ return {
     settings = "noctalia msg settings-toggle",
     control_center = "noctalia msg panel-toggle control-center",
     lock = "noctalia msg session lock",
+    screensaver = "hyprsaver",
     wallpaper_select = "noctalia msg panel-toggle wallpaper",
     keybinds_show = "sh ~/.config/hypr/scripts/show-keybinds.sh",
 }
diff --git a/setup/hypr/packages.txt b/setup/hypr/packages.txt
index b7cc8bc..6ca93cf 100644
--- a/setup/hypr/packages.txt
+++ b/setup/hypr/packages.txt
@@ -12,6 +12,7 @@
 
 @pacman
 hyprland
+hypridle
 xdg-desktop-portal-hyprland
 hyprpolkitagent
 pantheon-shortcut-overlay
@@ -23,3 +24,4 @@ noctalia
 
 @aur
 hyprmod
+hyprsaver