sxwm is a simple, feature-rich dynamic tiling window manager for X11.
This is free and open source software.
Key Features
- Dynamic tiling window manager with a master/stack layout
- Configuration via a simple text file
- Reload configuration without restarting the window manager
- Customizable gaps, borders, colors, master width, and focus behaviour
- Configurable keybindings for internal functions and external commands
- Workspace support with controls for moving and swapping windows
- Scratchpad support
- Floating windows with toggle, global floating, and snap-to-edge behaviour
- Fullscreen and monocle layout
- Multi-monitor support via Xinerama
- Window swallowing rules
- Builds from source with a simple Makefile
Website: github.com/uint23/sxwm
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Developer: uint
License: GNU General Public License v3.0
sxwm is written in C. Learn C with our recommended free books and free tutorials.
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