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Show HN: SteppeWM – a stacking IceWM-like Wayland compositor

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Show HN: SteppeWM – a stacking IceWM-like Wayland compositor
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SteppeWM is a new, stacking Wayland compositor designed to provide a classic, IceWM-like experience for Linux users. It features floating windows, taskbars, and themeability, filling a niche for users who prefer traditional desktop management in a modern Wayland environment.

Why it matters

It provides a specialized tool for Linux power users and developers looking to customize their desktop environment.

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steppewm-readme.mp4 steppewm Stacking small wlroots window manager

If you want windows that float and overlap, with titlebars and a taskbar like IceWM, there is not much to pick from.

That's steppewm. Stacking, small and themeable

Stacking window management, snapping, workspaces Taskbar and Alt-Tab switcher 25 classic IceWM pixmap themes included OSD for volume, brightness and keyboard layout Layer shell, session lock, multi-monitor System tray XWayland via xwayland-satellite (optional) Lua configuration Install On Arch, from the AUR:

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