Dwm
Dwm
https://dwm.suckless.org
dynamic window manager
dwm is a dynamic window manager for X. It manages windows in tiled, monocle and floating layouts. All of the layouts can be applied dynamically, optimizing the environment for the application in use and the task performed.
In tiled layout windows are managed in a master and stacking area. The master area contains the window which currently needs most attention, whereas the stacking area contains all other windows. In monocle layout all windows are maximised to the screen size. In floating layout windows can be resized and moved freely. Dialog windows are always managed floating, regardless of the layout applied.
Please notice that dwm is currently customized through editing its source code, so you probably want to build your own dwm packages. This package is compiled with the default configuration and should just give you an idea about what dwm brings to your desktop.
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Download
https://dl.suckless.org/dwm/dwm-6.8.tar.gz
version 6.8
(stable)
released on 30 January 2026
User level
Advanced
Donate link
https://suckless.org/donations/
VCS Checkout
git clone git://git.suckless.org/dwmCategories
Licensing
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1 May 2026
Leaders and contributors
| Contact(s) | Role |
|---|---|
| Hiltjo Posthuma | Author |
Resources and communication
| Audience | Resource type | URI |
|---|---|---|
| Debian (Ref) | https://tracker.debian.org/pkg/dwm | |
| Developer | Mailing List Subscribe | dev+subscribe@suckless.org |
| Developer | VCS Repository Webview | https://git.suckless.org/dwm |
| Developer | Mailing List Info/Archive | https://lists.suckless.org/dev/ |
Software prerequisites
| Kind | Description |
|---|---|
| Required to build | Xlib |
This entry (in part or in whole) was last reviewed on 1 May 2026.
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