wmderland

X11 tiling window manager using space partitioning trees

wmderland (Pronounced "wonderland")

A minimal i3-gaps, written in C++ and Xlib.

• Configurable workflow (keyboard, mouse, or both)
• i3-like config; easy to use!
• 9 Workspaces (static)
• Fullscreen toggle
• Floating toggle
• Gaps & borders
• Window focus follows mouse
• Smart floating
• Supports a subset of EWMH
• Tiny IPC Client

Videos on YouTube

• MiyoLinux
  • A Sneak-Peek of the upcoming Wmderland build
  • wmderland (Wonderland) Tiling Window Manager
  • More fun with wmderland window manager
• Erik Dubois
  • ArcoLinux : 2437 Installing Wmderland with an iso of September 2021 - black screen solution
  • ArcoLinux : 2429 Where are the configuration files of Wmderland - Tiling Window Manager

Advantages over i3wm and i3-gaps

wmderland, while derived from i3wm, is built with a different philosophy in mind:

• No bloated (unused) features!
• Easy-to-use config
• Only 88KB after compiled and stripped
• It's designed for a minimalist like you

Installation

Distro	Source	Command
Arch	AUR	yay -S wmderland-git
Gentoo	aesophor-overlay	emerge -av x11-wm/wmderland
Others	build manually	See BUILD.md

Post-Installation

After installation, remember to place a config file (example) at ~/.config/wmderland/config.

Before starting wmderland, EDIT your config first! Or you'll get a blackscreen.

License

Available under the MIT License