StumpWM

Spec sheet

What it does

StumpWM is a tiling, keyboard-driven X11 window manager written entirely in Common Lisp.Read 11 Oct 2026 · stumpwm.github.io

Integrations

Listed modules include integrations for NetworkManager, Qubes OS, GnuPG Agent, tmux, and dmenu.Read 11 Oct 2026 · github.com

Support

The project points users to a community wiki, an IRC channel, and a mailing list for discussion and help.Read 11 Oct 2026 · github.com

License

The project repository identifies its license as GPL-2.0.Read 11 Oct 2026 · github.com

Customization

It provides hooks for personal customizations and variables to tweak, and users can re-evaluate Lisp code while it is running.Read 11 Oct 2026 · stumpwm.github.io

Dependencies

The build instructions list SBCL, CLX, cl-ppcre, and Alexandria as prerequisites, with Quicklisp recommended for obtaining dependencies.Read 11 Oct 2026 · github.com

Documentation

The manual is available in HTML, PDF, and info formats, with versions listed on the documentation page.Read 11 Oct 2026 · stumpwm.github.io

Extensions

The project maintains a collection of extension modules, with examples for audio controls, notifications, battery and network information, and utilities.Read 11 Oct 2026 · github.com

Input

The project describes StumpWM as relying entirely on the keyboard for input.Read 11 Oct 2026 · github.com

Installation

The project provides source releases and a development version through Git, and documents building with configure and make.Read 11 Oct 2026 · stumpwm.github.io

Not a desktop environment

The project says StumpWM is not a full desktop environment.Read 11 Oct 2026 · github.com

Notable limits

The project describes its codebase as approximately 15,000 lines and its produced binaries as approximately 60 MB.Read 11 Oct 2026 · github.com

Visual design

Its design has no window decorations, icons, or buttons.Read 11 Oct 2026 · stumpwm.github.io

Plans and prices

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Where Specifiction places it

• Window Management Software#49 of 657.1