wlmaker is a lightweight, Window Maker–inspired Wayland compositor offering stacking window management, multiple workspaces, and a NeXTSTEP aesthetic. Early in development, it includes basic features like docks and hot corners. Packaged for Fedora and Arch, it targets nostalgic workflows with modern Wayland support.

Features

  • Stacking-mode window compositor
  • Supports multiple workspaces
  • NeXTSTEP/Window Maker themed UI
  • Lightweight, low-gimmick user experience
  • Dock and clip support for dockable apps
  • Configurable hot corners (e.g. lock)

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Apache License V2.0

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Operating Systems

Linux

Programming Language

C

Related Categories

C Wayland Compositors

Registered

2025-07-09