bug.n

Spec sheet

What it does

bug.n is a tiling window manager add-on for the Microsoft Windows Explorer shell, written in AutoHotkey.Read 3 Oct 2026 · github.com

License

The project is licensed under GNU General Public License version 3.Read 3 Oct 2026 · github.com

Customization

Users can customize configuration variables and hotkeys by editing a Config.ini file.Read 3 Oct 2026 · github.com

Installation

There is no installation process; users unpack the ZIP and run the executable or the AutoHotkey script.Read 3 Oct 2026 · github.com

Layouts

It includes Tile, Monocle, and Floating layouts, with customizable layouts for each virtual desktop view.Read 3 Oct 2026 · github.com

Maintenance

The repository says its current stable version is v9 and is no longer actively developed or maintained.Read 3 Oct 2026 · github.com

Multiple monitors

bug.n supports multiple monitors.Read 3 Oct 2026 · github.com

Requirements

The documentation lists Microsoft Windows 2000 or higher and AutoHotkey 1.1.10 or higher when running from source.Read 3 Oct 2026 · github.com

Security note

The documentation says antivirus tools may flag bugn.exe because it uses keyboard and shell hooks, and describes those hooks as intended behavior.Read 3 Oct 2026 · github.com

Status bar

The status bar can show the active window title, layout, views, time and date, CPU and memory use, disk and network load, battery, and volume.Read 3 Oct 2026 · github.com

Unresolved issue

The v9.0.2 release notes say a window list leak may slow bug.n after continuous long-term use and suggest restarting it as a workaround.Read 3 Oct 2026 · github.com

Virtual desktops

Views let users show selected windows and tag windows to one or more views.Read 3 Oct 2026 · github.com

Plans and prices

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Where Specifiction places it

• Window Management Software#28 of 657.6