DWM (Dynamic Window Manager)

User Guide:

• Application rules are defined in a separate file called apprules.h.

Build Instrcutions:

compile dependencies:

• Arch Linux:

  sudo pacman -S --needed base-devel xorg-server xorg-xinit libx11 libxinerama libxft imlib2 git && \
  	git clone https://github.com/razobeckett/dwm && \
  	cd dwm && sudo make clean install

• Ubuntu/Debian:

  sudo apt install -y build-essential xorg libx11-dev libxinerama-dev libxft-dev libimblib2-dev git && \
    git clone https://github.com/razobeckett/dwm && \
    cd dwm && sudo make clean install

How to compile:

• Clone the repository and change directory:

  git clone https://github.com/razobeckett/dwm && cd dwm

  • Compile and install:

  make clean install

Important

If you are not a root user, you can use doas or sudo to run the command.

• After compiling, you can start the window manager using the following methods:
  • for Xinit:
    • put exec dwm in ~/.xinitrc at the end on new line
    • now run startx
  • for display manager:
    • paste dwm.desktop file in /usr/share/xsessions/
    • restart your display manager or system

Keybinds

Note

These are just a few basic keybinds to get started; you can always add and modify them in config.def.h.

Keybind	Function
SUPER + RETURN	Opens the terminal.
SUPER + SPACE	Opens dmenu.
ALT + [1..0]	Switches between tags (workspaces).
ALT + SHIFT + [1..0]	Moves window between tags (workspaces).
ALT + SHIFT + L/H	Moves window right and left respectively.
ALT + Q	Closes the window.

Addition Utilities used with setup:

• picom: Enables effects and animations.
• dwmblocks-async: Displays system status and date/time.

Caution

This Build of DWM been heavily modified; if you wish to apply any patches, it is recommended to do so manually.

About DWM

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.