Best of Window Manager — 2025

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   David Heinemeier Hansson·46w

   Omarchy is out

   DHH has released Omarchy, a pre-configured Arch Linux distribution with Hyprland tiling window manager designed for developers. This opinionated setup provides an out-of-the-box developer environment that complements his Ubuntu-based Omakub project. While Arch Linux itself isn't overly difficult, Hyprland requires extensive manual configuration for basic features like lock screens and menus, which Omarchy addresses by providing everything pre-configured.

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   It's Foss·34w

   Hyprland Made Easy: Preconfigured Beautiful Distros

   Hyprland is a modern Wayland compositor with beautiful animations and extensive customization options, but setting it up can be challenging. Several Linux distributions and scripts now offer preconfigured Hyprland environments to lower the entry barrier. Garuda Linux, ArchRiot, and CachyOS provide complete distributions with Hyprland ready to use, while Omarchy and KooL's scripts automate Hyprland setup on existing Arch Linux installations. These solutions include themes, essential applications, and optimized configurations for users who want the Hyprland experience without manual setup complexity.

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   Coding with Sphere·46w

   I switched to Wayland (and you should too)

   A developer shares their positive experience switching from X11 to Wayland using the Sway window manager. They demonstrate how Sway provides an i3-compatible workflow while solving common X11 issues like screen tearing and application crashes. The post covers configuration migration, Wayland-specific tools, compatibility with X11 applications, and installation steps including Nvidia GPU considerations.

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   Phoronix·24w

   Niri 25.11 Rust-Written Wayland Compositor Adds Alt-Tab Switcher, New Animations

   Niri 25.11 introduces an Alt-Tab window switcher with live previews, new fullscreen animations, and true Wayland maximize handling. The scrollable-tiling compositor now supports per-output and per-workspace layout configurations, DisplayLink devices, custom output modes, and improved screen reader accessibility.

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   Community Picks·52w

   agent-kilo/jwno: A tiling window manager for Windows 10/11, built with Janet and ❤️. This repo is a one-way mirror. The actual development happens in a separate Fossil repo.

   Jwno is a tiling window manager for Windows 10/11, developed using the Janet language. It offers features for managing windows and includes documentation, an installation guide, and a tutorial. The project is MIT-licensed, and users in professional environments are encouraged to purchase it via itch.io for tech support.

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