i3
tiling window manager for X11
TLDR
Start i3
$ i3
Use custom config$ i3 -c [~/.config/i3/config]
Replace running instance$ i3 --replace
Start with log file$ i3 --shmlog-size=[10485760]
Check version$ i3 --version
SYNOPSIS
i3 [options]
DESCRIPTION
i3 is a tiling window manager for X11. It organizes windows in a tree structure with workspaces, containers, and layouts.The window manager uses keyboard-driven navigation and configuration. It supports multi-monitor setups and extensive customization.
PARAMETERS
-c FILE
Configuration file.-a
Disable autostart.--replace
Replace running WM.--shmlog-size SIZE
Shared memory log size.-V
Verbose mode.--version
Show version.--help
Display help information.
INSTALL
sudo apt install i3-wm
sudo dnf install i3
sudo pacman -S i3-wm
sudo apk add i3wm
sudo zypper install i3
nix profile install nixpkgs#i3
CAVEATS
X11 only. Wayland version is Sway. Configuration learning curve.
HISTORY
i3 was created by Michael Stapelberg in 2009 as an improved tiling window manager focused on simplicity and documentation.