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Window managers

Tiling window managers​

Tiling window managers automatically arrange open application windows on your computer screen without any overlap.

i3​

Install i3 on Solus by running the following command:

# If you use Solus plasma, don't run this command
sudo eopkg install i3
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If you use Solus GNOME, you can use i3 with support for other GNOME functionality by selecting GNOME+i3 in the login screen.

Sway​

Sway is a Wayland-only tiling window manager. To install Sway on Solus:

  1. Run the following command:

    sudo eopkg install sway

  2. Configure Sway. For more information, see the Sway wiki.

Hyprland​

Hyprland is a Wayland-only tiling window manager. To install Hyprland on Solus:

  1. Run the following command:

    sudo eopkg it -c desktop.hyprland

  2. Configure Hyprland. For more information, see the Hyprland wiki.

Stacking window manager​

Stacking window managers allow windows to overlap like papers on a desk, giving you full control over their position and size.

Labwc​

Labwc is a Wayland-only stacking window manager. To install Labwc on Solus:

  1. Run the following command:

    sudo eopkg install labwc

  2. Configure Labwc. For more information, see the Labwc wiki.