dwmr-win32 brings the renowned simplicity, extendability, and efficiency of the suckless dwm (Dynamic Window Manager) to Windows by rewriting it in Rust. This project aims to provide Windows users with the streamlined desktop experience that dwm is known for, blending dwm's minimalist design principles with the unique aspects of the Windows environment.
- Tiling layout
- Vertical stack layout
- Tagging system
- Status bar
- Mouse controls
- Floating mode
Rust's Cargo build system is required for compiling dwmr-win32, ensuring a smooth build process.
- Rust and Cargo installed on your system
- Clone this repository to your local machine:
git clone https://github.com/KudoLayton/dwmr-win32- Navigate to the project directory:
cd dwmr-win32- Compile the project using Cargo:
cargo build --releasedwmr-win32 offers a variety of keybindings to efficiently manage windows, workspaces, and the application itself. The default modifier key is set to ALT. Here's a summary of the essential keybindings:
- ALT + J/K: Focus the next/previous window.
- ALT + F: Toggle floating mode for the active window.
- ALT + T: Set the layout to tiling.
- ALT + S: Set the layout to vertical stacking.
- ALT + [1-9]: View tag (workspace) [1-9].
- ALT + SHIFT + [1-9]: Assign the active window to tag [1-9].
- ALT + CTRL + [1-9]: Toggle the view of tag [1-9].
- ALT + CTRL + SHIFT + [1-9]: Toggle the assigned tag of the active window.
- ALT + H/L: Focus the next/previous monitor.
- ALT + SHIFT + H/L: Move the active window to the next/previous monitor.
- ALT + I/D: Increase/decrease the size of the master area.
- ALT + Q: Quit dwmr-win32.
- ALT + Z: Zoom (toggle the master area between the active window and the previous one).
These keybindings are defined in the src/config.rs file and can be customized to suit your preferences.
To customize your dwm experience, modify the src/config.rs file. This allows for personal adjustments like key bindings, window rules, and aesthetic preferences.
Note: It's necessary to recompile the project after making any changes to config.rs. Simply run cargo build --release again to apply your changes.
Launch the compiled executable to start enjoying a minimalist and efficient window management experience with dwmr-win32 on your Windows environment.
This project is distributed under the MIT License. For more details, see the LICENSE file.
Our heartfelt thanks go to the suckless community and the original creators of dwm. This port to Windows, dwmr-win32, builds on their pioneering work, aiming to extend their minimalist design philosophy to Windows users worldwide.