DWM (Dynamic Window Manager)

User Guide:

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

BUILD INSTRUCTIONS

compile dependencies:

• Arch Linux:

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

• Ubuntu/Debian:

  sudo apt install build-essential xorg libx11-dev libxinerama-dev libxft-dev git vim && \
    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.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.