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spectrwm

Ch 037.1of 64 Window Management Software
  1. 1Runs onLinux, Mac, Windows
  2. 2CostsFree plan
  3. 3PlatformsLinux, Mac, Windows
  4. 4Layout presetsYes
  5. 5Application rulesYes
  6. 6Virtual desktop controlsYes
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Overview

spectrwm is ranked #3 of 64 in window management software on Specifiction. It runs on Linux, macOS, Windows. There is a free plan.

spectrwm plans and pricing

All plans
spectrwm Free ISC licensed · window manager for X11 github.com · 30 Sept 2026

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Free plan
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Platforms
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Layout presets
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Application rules
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Virtual desktop controls
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Facts

Purpose
spectrwm is a small, dynamic tiling and reparenting window manager for X11.github.com · 30 Sept 2026
Configuration
It has sane defaults and can be configured without learning a programming language.github.com · 30 Sept 2026
Displays
It supports dynamic RandR multi-head configurations.github.com · 30 Sept 2026
Navigation
Users can navigate across screens with the keyboard or mouse.github.com · 30 Sept 2026
Status bar
The status bar is customizable.github.com · 30 Sept 2026
Layouts
It offers multiple screen layouts, configurable tiling, and a resizable master area.github.com · 30 Sept 2026
Workspaces
Windows can be moved to any workspace or within a region, and users can define regions.github.com · 30 Sept 2026
Floating windows
Users can move and resize floating windows, and can drag tiled windows to float.github.com · 30 Sept 2026
Launch controls
It includes a quick launch menu and user-defined key bindings for launching applications.github.com · 30 Sept 2026
Restart
It can be restarted without losing state.github.com · 30 Sept 2026
Compatibility
It supports Extended Window Manager Hints (EWMH).github.com · 30 Sept 2026
License
spectrwm is released under the ISC license.github.com · 30 Sept 2026
Support
The project directs users to its #spectrwm channel on OFTC IRC for feedback and questions.github.com · 30 Sept 2026
Latest listed release
The releases page lists spectrwm 3.7.0 as its latest release.github.com · 30 Sept 2026

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