Tech riderRev. 19 Sept 2026
herbstluftwm
- 1Runs onLinux, Mac
- 2CostsNot stated by the maker
- 3PlatformsLinux, Mac
- 4Layout presetsYes
- 5Application rulesYes
- 6Virtual desktop controlsYes
5 lines stated Written from the maker's own pages: herbstluftwm.org
Overview
herbstluftwm is ranked #18 of 64 in window management software on Specifiction. It runs on Linux, macOS.
Compared on window management software
- Platforms
- Linux, macOSherbstluftwm.org
- Layout presets
- Yesherbstluftwm.org
- Application rules
- Yesherbstluftwm.org
- Virtual desktop controls
- Yesherbstluftwm.org
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