A new release of the composite manager miracle-wm 0.11 has been published, utilizing the Wayland protocol and components for constructing composite managers Mir. Miracle-wm offers support for tiling window layouts, similar to those found in projects like i3 and Sway. Users can utilize Waybar as a panel, while the project code is written in C++ and distributed under the GPLv3 license. Ready-made assemblies are available in snap format, as well as rpm and deb packages for Fedora and Ubuntu.
The objective of miracle-wm is to establish a composite server that incorporates tiling window management, offering more functionality and style compared to products like Swayfx. The project enables users to employ classic techniques when working with floating windows, such as placing individual windows on top of a mosaic grid or pinning windows to specific locations on the desktop. Virtual desktops are supported, with the flexibility to set each desktop with its default window mode (tiled layout or floating windows).
It is anticipated that miracle-wm will appeal to users who prefer a tiled layout but desire visual effects and enhanced graphics with smooth transitions and colors. Configuration settings are defined in YAML format. To install miracle-wm, users can use the command “sudo snap install miracle-wm –classic”.
Main changes in the latest release include:
- Added browse mode for easier window and virtual desktop switching, accessible by single or double pressing the Menu key. Check out a demonstration here.