From 3036894841fce9b73e6b34779eeabbe326e19302 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: uint23 Date: Sun, 20 Apr 2025 06:13:41 +0100 Subject: fullscr support + readme glowup + makefile glowup gaaaaashhh --- README.md | 182 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++-------- 1 file changed, 161 insertions(+), 21 deletions(-) (limited to 'README.md') diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 22e10c8..a2d14ee 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -1,21 +1,161 @@ -MIT License - -Copyright (c) Abhinav Prasai 2025 - -Permission is hereby granted, free of charge, to any person obtaining a copy -of this software and associated documentation files (the "Software"), to deal -in the Software without restriction, including without limitation the rights -to use, copy, modify, merge, publish, distribute, sublicense, and/or sell -copies of the Software, and to permit persons to whom the Software is -furnished to do so, subject to the following conditions: - -The above copyright notice and this permission notice shall be included in all -copies or substantial portions of the Software. - -THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED "AS IS", WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR -IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, -FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND NONINFRINGEMENT. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE -AUTHORS OR COPYRIGHT HOLDERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY CLAIM, DAMAGES OR OTHER -LIABILITY, WHETHER IN AN ACTION OF CONTRACT, TORT OR OTHERWISE, ARISING FROM, -OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE SOFTWARE OR THE USE OR OTHER DEALINGS IN THE -SOFTWARE. +# sxwm (*The (truly) Simple Xorg Window Manager*) +Performance greater than DWM, and easier to config than i3wm + + + +Here we have a **minimal**, **tiling**, and **configurable** window manager. + +- **Tiling & Floating**: Seamlessly switch between layouts. +- **Workspaces**: Workspaces work with your bar. +- **Bars work too**: BAR BAR BAR?! Why not try [sxbar](https://github.com/uint23/sxbar) +- **Lightweight**: Single C file plus a small header and config. +- **Easy Config**: All settings in `config`. +- **SUPER Fast**: Sometimes **2M** sometimes **4M**, idk but still destroys DWM +- **BEST WM**: Basically DWM on roids (and without the elitism). + +
+ + + +- **Master-Stack**: Use the DWM native and super productive layout. +- **Keyboard-driven**: Full coverage via `MOD` + keys. +- **Mouse Support**: Focus under cursor, move & resize with modifiers. +- **Zero Dependencies**: Only requires `libX11`. +- **Compiles on a Toaster**: As long as it has a decently modern compiler. + +
+ +--- + +## Default Configuration + +All options reside in `config` (which is just a header-file) with clear comments. +Keybindings are also easy to understand and quick to implement. +No more bindsym or... *\*shudders\** C code... +```c +CMD(terminal, "st"); +CMD(browser, "firefox"); + +static const Binding binds[] = +{ +/*————< MODIFIER(S) >< KEY >—————< FUNCTION >——*/ + +/*———————< Here are your functions calls >————— — */ + + CALL(MOD|SHIFT, e, quit), + CALL(MOD|SHIFT, q, close_focused), + + CALL(MOD, j, focus_next), + CALL(MOD, k, focus_prev), + + CALL(MOD|SHIFT, j, move_master_next), + CALL(MOD|SHIFT, k, move_master_prev), + + CALL(MOD, equal, inc_gaps), + CALL(MOD, minus, dec_gaps), + + CALL(MOD, space, toggle_floating), + CALL(MOD|SHIFT, space, toggle_floating_global), + ..... +``` + +--- + +## Default Keybindings + +**Window Management** + +| Combo | Action | +| ---------------------------- | ------------------------- | +| `Mouse` | Focus under cursor | +| `MOD` + `Left Mouse` | Move window by mouse | +| `MOD` + `Right Mouse` | Resize window by mouse | +| `MOD` + `j` / `k` | Focus next / previous | +| `MOD` + `Shift` + `j` / `k` | Move in master stack | +| `MOD` + `Space` | Toggle floating | +| `MOD` + `Shift` + `Space` | Toggle all floating | +| `MOD` + `=` / `-` | Inc/Dec gaps | +| `MOD` + `f` | Fullscreen toggle | +| `MOD` + `c` | Center window | +| `MOD` + `q` | Close focused window | +| `MOD` + `1-9` | Switch workspace 1–9 | +| `MOD` + `Shift` + `1-9` | Move window to WS 1–9 | + +**Programs** + +| Combo | Action | Programs (by default) | +| -------------------- | ---------- | --------- | +| `MOD` + `Return` | Terminal | `st` | +| `MOD` + `b` | Browser | `firefox` | + +--- + +## 📦 Dependencies + +- `libX11` (Xorg client library) +- GCC / Clang & Make + +--- + +## 🧰 Makefile Targets + +Below are the available `make` targets for streamlining common tasks: + +| Target | Description | +| ---------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------- | +| `make` or `make all` | Compile the source files into the `sxwm` binary. | +| `make clean` | Remove object files (`*.o`) and build artifacts. | +| `make install` | Install `sxwm` to `$(PREFIX)/bin` (default `/usr/local/bin`). | +| `make uninstall` | Remove the installed binary from `$(PREFIX)/bin`. | +| `make clean-install` | Runs `make clean` then `make install`. | + +> You can override the install directory by specifying `PREFIX` or `DESTDIR`, for example: +> ```sh +> make install PREFIX=$HOME/.local +> ``` + +--- + +## 🚀 Installation + +1. **Clone repository** + + ```bash + git clone https://github.com/username/sxwm.git + cd sxwm + ``` + +2. **Build** + + ```bash + make + ``` + +3. **Install** (optional) + + ```bash + sudo make install PREFIX=/usr/local + ``` + +4. **Run** + + Add to `~/.xinitrc`: + ```sh + exec sxwm + ``` + +--- + +## 🙏 Thanks & Inspiration + +- [dwm](https://dwm.suckless.org) +- [i3](https://i3wm.org) +- [sowm](https://github.com/dylanaraps/sowm) +- [2bwm](https://github.com/venam/2bwm) +- [tinywm](http://incise.org/tinywm.html) + +--- + +

+ Contributions welcome! Open issues or submit PRs. +

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