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A curated list of Wayland resources
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- URL: https://github.com/rcalixte/awesome-wayland
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- Created: 2024-01-01T19:47:36.000Z (6 months ago)
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Awesome Wayland
[](https://github.com/rcalixte/awesome-wayland/actions/workflows/link_check.yml)
A curated list of [Wayland](https://gitlab.freedesktop.org/wayland/wayland) resources. Please investigate these projects on your own before fully committing to them!
This repository is a hard fork of [natpen/awesome-wayland](https://github.com/natpen/awesome-wayland) since it was archived on Oct. 17, 2023.
There are no current plans to apply to the [](https://github.com/sindresorhus/awesome) project for inclusion.
> [!NOTE]
> If you want to contribute, please read [this](https://github.com/rcalixte/awesome-wayland/blob/master/.github/CONTRIBUTING.md).
SCOPE
-----
> [!IMPORTANT]
> The scope of this repository aims to capture applications, libraries, etc. that are **designed** to support the Wayland ecosystem. This does not include existing applications that have implemented support for Wayland. That list is being maintained at [mpsq/arewewaylandyet](https://github.com/mpsq/arewewaylandyet) which is the repository for [arewewaylandyet.com](https://arewewaylandyet.com/).
TABLE OF CONTENTS
-----------------
- [SCOPE](#scope)
- [TABLE OF CONTENTS](#table-of-contents)
- [BARS](#bars)
- [BINDINGS](#bindings)
- [BREAK NOTIFIERS](#break-notifiers)
- [BRIGHTNESS CONTROL](#brightness-control)
- [CLIPBOARD MANAGERS](#clipboard-managers)
- [COMPOSITORS](#compositors)
- [DISPLAY CONFIGURATION](#display-configuration)
- [EMULATION](#emulation)
- [IMAGE VIEWING](#image-viewing)
- [LAUNCHERS](#launchers)
- [LIBRARIES](#libraries)
- [NOTIFICATIONS](#notifications)
- [ON-SCREEN KEYBOARDS](#on-screen-keyboards)
- [REFERENCE APPLICATIONS](#reference-applications)
- [SCREEN LOCKING](#screen-locking)
- [SCREENCASTS](#screencasts)
- [SCREENSHOTS](#screenshots)
- [SESSION MANAGEMENT](#session-management)
- [THEMING](#theming)
- [TOOLS](#tools)
- [WALLPAPER](#wallpaper)
BARS
----
-  [ags](https://github.com/Aylur/ags) - A standalone library for creating GTK-based widgets
-  [creek](https://github.com/nmeum/creek) - A dwm-inspired malleable and minimalist status bar for the River compositor
-  [deburr](https://github.com/gitRaiku/deburr) - A dwm-like status bar for wlroots-based Wayland compositors
-  [Eww](https://github.com/elkowar/eww) - A standalone widget system that allows for implementing custom widgets in any window manager
-  [fabric](https://github.com/Fabric-Development/fabric) - A GTK-based desktop widget framework
-  [gBar](https://github.com/scorpion-26/gBar) - A status bar written with GTK
-  [Hybridbar](https://github.com/hcsubser/hybridbar) - A top panel forked from wingpanel for Wayland compositors implementing the `wlr-layer-shell-unstable-v1` protocol
-  [i3status-rust](https://github.com/greshake/i3status-rust) - A resource-friendly and feature-rich replacement for i3status
-  [Ironbar](https://github.com/JakeStanger/ironbar) - A customizable and feature-rich GTK bar for wlroots-based compositors
-  [levee](https://github.com/nmeum/levee) - A fork of levee designed to be more malleable by allowing arbitrary text rather than built-in modules
-  [levee](https://git.sr.ht/~andreafeletto/levee) - A status bar for the river Wayland compositor, providing support for workspace tags, volume, battery capacity, and screen brightness via built-in modules
-  [nwg-panel](https://github.com/nwg-piotr/nwg-panel) - A GTK 3-based panel for Wayland compositors
-  [Root Bar](https://hg.sr.ht/~scoopta/rootbar) - A bar for wlroots-based Wayland compositors such as sway
-  [SFWBar](https://github.com/LBCrion/sfwbar) - A flexible taskbar application for Wayland compositors, designed with a stacking layout in mind
-  [Wapanel](https://github.com/Firstbober/wapanel) - A simple panel/status bar/task bar for stacking Wayland-based desktops
-  [Waybar](https://github.com/Alexays/Waybar) - A highly customizable bar for Sway and wlroots-based compositors
-  [wob](https://github.com/francma/wob) - A lightweight overlay volume/backlight/progress/anything bar for wlroots-based Wayland compositors implementing the `wlr-layer-shell-unstable-v1` protocol
-  [YaGoStatus](https://github.com/burik666/yagostatus) - A replacement for i3status
-  [yambar](https://codeberg.org/dnkl/yambar) - A lightweight and configurable status panel, inspired by polybar
-  [zenway](https://github.com/2hdddg/zenway) - A sway bar alternative that overlays on top of workspaces
BINDINGS
--------
These are language-specific bindings for use with Wayland development.
-  [pywayland](https://github.com/flacjacket/pywayland) - A wrapper to the libwayland library
BREAK NOTIFIERS
---------------
-  [Ianny](https://github.com/zer0-x/ianny) - Periodically informs user to take breaks by keeping track of usage patterns
BRIGHTNESS CONTROL
------------------
No Wayland-specific requirements, so you can use your Xorg solution of choice to control screen brightness, like [brightnessctl](https://github.com/Hummer12007/brightnessctl), [brillo](https://gitlab.com/cameronnemo/brillo), or just directly manipulate `/sys/class/backlight`.
-  [Clight](https://github.com/FedeDP/Clight) - Day/night gamma adjustments for Wayland compositors supporting `wlr-gamma-control-unstable-v1`; automatic screen backlight calibration to match ambient brightness using either webcam or ambient light sensor devices; screen dimming
-  [Gammastep](https://gitlab.com/chinstrap/gammastep) - A day/night gamma modifier that adjusts the color temperature of the screen
-  [Luminance](https://github.com/sidevesh/Luminance) - A simple GTK application to control brightness of displays including external displays supporting DDC/CI
-  [wl-gammactl](https://github.com/mischw/wl-gammactl) - A GTK application to set contrast, brightness, and gamma using the `wlr-gamma-control` protocol
-  [wlsunset](https://git.sr.ht/~kennylevinsen/wlsunset) - A day/night gamma adjustments for Wayland compositors supporting `wlr-gamma-control-unstable-v1` and `xdg-output-unstable-v1` protocols
-  [wluma](https://github.com/maximbaz/wluma) - A tool for wlroots-based compositors that automatically adjust screen brightness based on screen contents and ambient light
CLIPBOARD MANAGERS
------------------
-  [clapboard](https://github.com/bjesus/clapboard) - A clipboard manager with support for images and saved entries
-  [cliphist](https://github.com/sentriz/cliphist) - A clipboard history manager for Wayland
-  [clipman](https://github.com/chmouel/clipman) - A simple clipboard manager implementing the `wlr-data-control-unstable-v1` protocol
-  [wayclip](https://github.com/noocsharp/wayclip) - A Wayland clipboard utility implementing the `wlr-data-control-unstable-v1` protocol
-  [wl-clipboard](https://github.com/bugaevc/wl-clipboard) - Command-line copy/paste utilities for Wayland
-  [wlsnarf](https://codeberg.org/notchoc/wlsnarf) - A highly scriptable clipboard tool for wlroots-based compositors implementing the `wlr-data-control-unstable-v1` protocol; includes a filesystem-based clipboard manager daemon with persistence
COMPOSITORS
-----------
-  [Cagebreak](https://github.com/project-repo/cagebreak) - A Wayland tiling compositor inspired by Ratpoison
-  [dwl](https://codeberg.org/dwl/dwl) - A wlroots-based rewrite of DWM for Wayland
-  [foxwhale](https://github.com/malcolmstill/foxwhale) - A tiling Wayland compositor based on wlroots
-  [gamescope](https://github.com/ValveSoftware/gamescope) - A wlroots-based Wayland compositor designed for SteamOS
-  [Greenfield](https://github.com/udevbe/greenfield) - An HTML5 Wayland compositor that runs directly in the browser
-  [hikari](https://hub.darcs.net/raichoo/hikari) - A hybrid stacking/tiling Wayland compositor based on wlroots
-  [Hopalong](https://github.com/iridescent-desktop/hopalong) - A simple Wayland compositor with a feature set comparable to XFWM
-  [Hyprland](https://github.com/hyprwm/Hyprland) - A dynamic tiling Wayland compositor that doesn't sacrifice on its looks
-  [japokwm](https://github.com/werererer/japokwm) - A wlroots-based dynamic tiling Wayland compositor based around creating layouts
-  [kiwmi](https://github.com/buffet/kiwmi) - A fully programmable Wayland compositor
-  [labwc](https://github.com/labwc/labwc) - A wlroots-based stacking compositor for Wayland, inspired by openbox
-  [LaikaWM](https://github.com/ianmartinez/laikawm) - A lightweight compositor for Wayland inspired by IceWM and Fluxbox
-  [Liri Shell](https://github.com/lirios/shell) - A convergent shell for desktops, phones, and tablets
-  [Magpie v1](https://github.com/buddiesofbudgie/magpie/tree/v1) - A wlroots-based Wayland compositor designed for the Budgie desktop environment
-   [mahogany](https://github.com/stumpwm/mahogany) - A StumpWM-like Wayland compositor
-  [newm-atha](https://git.sr.ht/~atha/newm-atha) - A Wayland compositor written with laptops and touchpads in mind
-  [niri](https://github.com/YaLTeR/niri) - A scrollable tiling Wayland compositor
-  [phoc](https://gitlab.gnome.org/World/Phosh/phoc) - A wlroots-based Wayland compositor mostly used on mobile phones
-  [river](https://github.com/ifreund/river) - A dynamic tiling Wayland compositor
-  [stagen](https://github.com/lidgnulinux/stagen) - An experimental wlroots-based Wayland compositor
-  [SwayFX](https://github.com/WillPower3309/swayfx) - Sway, but with eye candy
-  [sway](https://github.com/swaywm/sway) - An i3-compatible Wayland compositor
-  [tinybox](https://github.com/icedman/tinybox) - A window manager based on tinywl inspired by Blackbox, Fluxbox, and Openbox
-  [tinywl+](https://github.com/keshto/tinywl_plus) - A stacking Wayland compositor based on tinywl and a great starting place for compositor development
-  [velox](https://github.com/michaelforney/velox) - A simple window manager based on swc, inspired by dwm and xmonad
-  [Vivarium](https://github.com/inclement/vivarium) - A dynamic tiling Wayland compositor using wlroots, with desktop semantics inspired by xmonad
-  [volare](https://codeberg.org/raboof/volare) - A tiling, tabbed Wayland compositor
-  [Waybox](https://github.com/wizbright/waybox) - An openbox clone on Wayland
-  [Wayfire](https://github.com/WayfireWM/wayfire) - A 3D wlroots-based Wayland compositor inspired by Compiz
-  [Weston](https://gitlab.freedesktop.org/wayland/weston/) - A Wayland compositor designed for correctness, reliability, predictability, and performance
-  [wlmaker](https://github.com/phkaeser/wlmaker) - A Wayland compositor inspired by Window Maker
DISPLAY CONFIGURATION
---------------------
-  [Kanshi](https://git.sr.ht/~emersion/kanshi) - A dynamic display configuration tool for Wayland similar to autorandr, usable on Wayland compositors supporting the `wlr-output-management` protocol
-  [nwg-displays](https://github.com/nwg-piotr/nwg-displays) - An output management utility for sway and Hyprland, inspired by wdisplays and wlay
-  [Wallutils](https://github.com/xyproto/wallutils) - A set of utilities to handle monitors, resolutions, wallpapers, and timed wallpapers
-  [wayout](https://git.sr.ht/~shinyzenith/wayout) - A simple output management tool for wlroots-based compositors implementing `wlr-output-management-unstable-v1`
-  [wdisplays](https://github.com/artizirk/wdisplays) - A GUI application for configuring displays in wlroots-based compositors implementing the `wlr-output-management-unstable-v1` protocol
-  [wlay](https://github.com/atx/wlay) - Graphical output management for Wayland
-  [wlr-randr](https://git.sr.ht/~emersion/wlr-randr) - A utility to manage outputs of wlroots-based Wayland compositors, inspired by xrandr
EMULATION
---------
-  [Waydroid](https://github.com/waydroid/waydroid) - A container-based approach to boot a full Android system on GNU/Linux
IMAGE VIEWING
-------------
-  [Swayimg](https://github.com/artemsen/swayimg) - An image viewer for Sway/Wayland
LAUNCHERS
---------
-  [Anyrun](https://github.com/anyrun-org/anyrun) - A GTK-based Wayland-native launcher, customizable via CSS
-  [bemenu](https://github.com/Cloudef/bemenu) - A dynamic menu library and client program inspired by dmenu
-  [dmenu-wayland](https://github.com/nyyManni/dmenu-wayland) - A wlroots-based dynamic menu for Wayland
-  [fuzzel](https://codeberg.org/dnkl/fuzzel) - An application launcher for wlroots-based Wayland compositors, similar to rofi's `drun` mode
-  [gmenu](https://code.rocket9labs.com/tslocum/gmenu) - A desktop application launcher
-  [kickoff](https://github.com/j0ru/kickoff) - A wlroots-based application launcher
-  [LavaLauncher](https://git.sr.ht/~leon_plickat/lavalauncher) - A simple launcher panel for Wayland desktops
-  [Mauncher](https://github.com/mortie/mauncher) - A GTK-based alternative to dmenu for Wayland which supports display scaling
-  [mounch](https://github.com/chmouel/mounch) - A simple wofi/rofi launcher configured via YAML
-  [nwg-launchers](https://github.com/nwg-piotr/nwg-launchers) - A GTK-based application grid launcher, button bar, and dmenu for Sway with a best effort for other Wayland environments
-  [rofi](https://github.com/lbonn/rofi) - A fork of rofi with Wayland support
-  [sirula](https://github.com/DorianRudolph/sirula) - A simple application launcher for Wayland
-  [tofi](https://github.com/philj56/tofi) - A dynamic menu replacement for dmenu or rofi for wlroots-based Wayland compositors
-  [walker](https://github.com/abenz1267/walker) - A GTK-based Wayland-native application runner
-  [waypiedock](https://gitlab.com/Arnaudv6/waypiedock) - A launcher dock, in the shape of a pie, under the mouse
-  [wldash](https://github.com/kennylevinsen/wldash) - A dashboard, launcher, or control panel for Wayland, using the `wlr-layer-shell-unstable-v1` protocol
-  [wmenu](https://git.sr.ht/~adnano/wmenu) - A dynamic menu for Sway and wlroots-based compositors inspired by dmenu
-  [yofi](https://github.com/l4l/yofi) - A minimalistic menu for Wayland-based compositors
LIBRARIES
---------
-  [client toolkit](https://github.com/Smithay/client-toolkit) - A toolkit for writing Wayland clients in Rust
-  [Louvre](https://github.com/CuarzoSoftware/Louvre) - A library designed for building Wayland compositors in C++
-  [Mir](https://github.com/MirServer/mir) - A set of libraries for building Wayland-based shells
-  [smithay](https://github.com/Smithay/smithay) - A compositor library for Wayland
-  [swc](https://github.com/michaelforney/swc) - A small Wayland compositor implemented as a library
-  [wld](https://github.com/michaelforney/wld) - A drawing library that targets Wayland
-  [wlroots](https://gitlab.freedesktop.org/wlroots/wlroots/) - Pluggable, composable, and unopinionated modules for building a Wayland compositor
NOTIFICATIONS
-------------
-  [Avizo](https://github.com/misterdanb/avizo) - A simple notification daemon, mainly intended to be used for multimedia keys
-  [dunst](https://github.com/dunst-project/dunst) - A highly configurable and lightweight notification daemon
-  [fnott](https://codeberg.org/dnkl/fnott) - A keyboard-driven and lightweight notification daemon for wlroots-based Wayland compositors
-  [mako](https://github.com/emersion/mako) - A lightweight notification daemon for Wayland implementing the `wlr-layer-shell-unstable-v1` protocol
-  [SwayNotificationCenter](https://github.com/ErikReider/SwayNotificationCenter) - A simple notification daemon with a GTK GUI for notifications and the control center implementing the `wlr-layer-shell-unstable-v1` protocol
-  [SwayOSD](https://github.com/ErikReider/SwayOSD) - A GTK-based OSD window for common actions like volume and Caps Lock
ON-SCREEN KEYBOARDS
-------------------
-  [wf-osk](https://github.com/WayfireWM/wf-osk) - A very, very basic on-screen keyboard using gtkmm and the `virtual-keyboard-unstable-v1` and `wlr-layer-shell-unstable-v1` protocols
-  [wshowkeys](https://git.sr.ht/~sircmpwn/wshowkeys) - Displays keypresses on screen on Wayland compositors supporting the `wlr-layer-shell-unstable-v1` protocol
-  [wvkbd](https://github.com/jjsullivan5196/wvkbd) - An on-screen keyboard for wlroots-based compositors
REFERENCE APPLICATIONS
----------------------
These are mainly for developers looking for example implementations.
-  [go-wayland](https://github.com/rajveermalviya/go-wayland) - A basic implementation of the Wayland protocol
-  [vkwayland](https://github.com/kdchambers/vkwayland) - A reference application for Vulkan and Wayland
SCREEN LOCKING
--------------
-  [chayang](https://git.sr.ht/~emersion/chayang) - A screen dimmer that can be used to implement a grace period before locking the session
-  [gtklock](https://github.com/jovanlanik/gtklock) - A GTK-based lockscreen for wlroots-based Wayland compositors using the `wlr-layer-shell-unstable-v1` and `wlr-input-inhibitor` Wayland protocols
-  [hypridle](https://github.com/hyprwm/hypridle) - A wlroots-based idle management daemon implementing the `ext-idle-notify-v1` protocol
-  [hyprlock](https://github.com/hyprwm/hyprlock) - A multi-threaded and GPU-accelerated wlroots-based screen locking utility implementing the `ext-session-lock-v1` and `wlr-screencopy-unstable-v1` protocols
-  [Shaderlock](https://github.com/RobinMcCorkell/shaderlock) - A wlroots-based screenlocker for Wayland utilizing GPU shaders
-  [swayidle](https://github.com/swaywm/swayidle) - An idle management daemon for Wayland which implements the `ext-idle-notify-v1` protocol
-  [swaylock-effects](https://github.com/mortie/swaylock-effects) - A fork of swaylock which adds, built-in screenshots, image manipulation, and various other effects like blurring
-  [swaylock](https://github.com/swaywm/swaylock) - A screen locking utility for Wayland which implements the `ext-idle-notify-v1` protocol protocol
-  [waylock](https://codeberg.org/ifreund/waylock) - A small screenlocker for Wayland compositors implementing the `ext-session-lock-v1` protocol
SCREENCASTS
-----------
-  [Kooha](https://github.com/SeaDve/Kooha) - Minimalistic screen recorder for Wayland sessions implementing the `org.freedesktop.impl.portal.ScreenCast` protocol
-  [ssr-wlroots](https://github.com/foxcpp/ssr-wlroots) - A fork of SimpleScreenRecorder with support for wlroots-based compositors (more specifically, those that support `wlr-screencopy-unstable-v1` and `xdg-output-unstable-v1`) - doesn't support recording area selection and has issues with multiple screens
-  [wayfarer](https://github.com/stronnag/wayfarer) - A screen recorder for GNOME/Wayland/PipeWire implementing the `org.freedesktop.impl.portal.ScreenCast` protocol
-  [wayrec](https://invent.kde.org/bharadwaj-raju/wayrec) - A simple screen recorder using the `org.freedesktop.impl.portal.ScreenCast` protocol
-  [wf-recorder](https://github.com/ammen99/wf-recorder) - A utility program for screen recording of wlroots-based compositors (more specifically, those that support `wlr-screencopy-unstable-v1` and `xdg-output-unstable-v1`)
-  [wl-mirror](https://github.com/Ferdi265/wl-mirror) - A simple Wayland output mirror client
-  [wlrobs](https://hg.sr.ht/~scoopta/wlrobs) - A plugin for OBS Studio that allows screen capture on wlroots-based Wayland compositors
-  [wl-screenrec](https://github.com/russelltg/wl-screenrec) - A screen recorder for wlroots-based Wayland compositors leveraging DMA-BUF and the DRM and implementing the `wlr-output-management-unstable-v1` and `wlr-screencopy-unstable-v1` protocols
SCREENSHOTS
-----------
-  [grim](https://git.sr.ht/~emersion/grim) - Grab images from a Wayland compositor
-  [samurai-select](https://github.com/Samudevv/samurai-select) - A screen selection tool for wlroots-based Wayland compositors implementing `wlr-layer-shell-unstable-v1`
-  [Satty](https://github.com/gabm/Satty) - A screenshot annotation tool inspired by Swappy and Flameshot
-  [shotman](https://git.sr.ht/~whynothugo/shotman) - A screenshot GUI for Wayland compositors implementing `wlr-layer-shell-unstable-v1`, `wlr-screencopy-unstable-v1`, and `single-pixel-buffer-v1` protocols
-  [slurp](https://github.com/emersion/slurp) - Select a region in a Wayland compositor and print it to the standard output
-  [swappy](https://github.com/jtheoof/swappy) - A Wayland-native snapshot editing tool, inspired by Snappy on macOS
-  [Taiga](https://hg.sr.ht/~scoopta/taiga) - An animated screenshot program for wlroots-based Wayland compositors
-  [Watershot](https://github.com/Kirottu/watershot) - A simple Wayland-native screenshot tool inspired by Flameshot
-  [Wayshot](https://git.sr.ht/~shinyzenith/wayshot) - A screenshot tool for wlroots-based compositors implementing `wlr-screencopy-unstable-v1`
-  [Weye](https://github.com/Yakkhini/Weye) - A lightweight screenshot tool for sway users
SESSION MANAGEMENT
------------------
-  [SwayAudioIdleInhibit](https://github.com/ErikReider/SwayAudioIdleInhibit) - Prevents swayidle from sleeping while any application is outputting or receiving audio, implementing the `idle-inhibit-unstable-v1` protocol
-  [wlogout](https://github.com/ArtsyMacaw/wlogout) - A Wayland-based logout menu
THEMING
-------
-  [nwg-look](https://github.com/nwg-piotr/nwg-look) - A GTK 3 settings editor designed to work properly in a wlroots-based environment
TOOLS
-----
-  [Door Knocker](https://codeberg.org/tytan652/door-knocker) - A simple tool to check the availability of XDG portals in a running session
-  [hyprpicker](https://github.com/hyprwm/hyprpicker) - A wlroots-compatible Wayland color picker
-  [lan-mouse](https://github.com/feschber/lan-mouse) - A mouse and keyboard sharing software
-  [lswt](https://git.sr.ht/~leon_plickat/lswt) - List Wayland toplevels in both human readable and machine parsable formats via the `wlr-foreign-toplevel-management-unstable-v1` protocol
-  [scenefx](https://github.com/wlrfx/scenefx) - A drop-in replacement for the wlroots scene-graph API that allows Wayland compositors to render surfaces with eye-candy effects
-  [sway-fader](https://github.com/mgnsk/sway-fader) - A tool that can be used to control transparency for focus and window events
-  [Waycheck](https://gitlab.freedesktop.org/serebit/waycheck) - A simple application that displays all of the Wayland protocols supported and unsupported by the running compositor
-  [waycorner](https://github.com/AndreasBackx/waycorner) - Hot corners for wlroots-based Wayland compositors implementing the `xdg-output-unstable-v1` protocol
-  [wayland-py](https://github.com/aslpavel/wayland-py) - A pure Python implementation of a Wayland client
-  [waylevel](https://git.sr.ht/~shinyzenith/waylevel) - A simple debugging tool which prints Wayland toplevels and other compositor specific information
-  [waynergy](https://github.com/r-c-f/waynergy) - An implementation of a synergy client for Wayland compositors
-  [waypipe](https://gitlab.freedesktop.org/mstoeckl/waypipe) - A proxy for Wayland clients enabling application forwarding similar to `ssh -X`
-  [wayvnc](https://github.com/any1/wayvnc) - A VNC server for wlroots-based Wayland compositors
-  [wev](https://git.sr.ht/~sircmpwn/wev) - A tool for debugging events on a Wayland window, analogous to the X11 tool `xev`
-  [wlcs](https://github.com/MirServer/wlcs) - A protocol-conformance-verifying test suite usable by Wayland compositor implementors
-  [wl-kbptr](https://github.com/moverest/wl-kbptr) - A utility to help move the mouse pointer with the keyboard implementing the `wlr-layer-shell-unstable-v1` and `wlr-virtual-pointer-unstable-v1` protocols
-  [wlopm](https://git.sr.ht/~leon_plickat/wlopm) - A Wayland output power management tool implementing the `wlr-output-power-management-unstable-v1` protocol
-  [wlrctl](https://git.sr.ht/~brocellous/wlrctl) - A command line utility for miscellaneous wlroots-based Wayland extensions, supporting the `wlr-foreign-toplevel-management-unstable-v1`, `virtual-keyboard-unstable-v1`, and `wlr-virtual-pointer-unstable-v1` protocols
-  [wlr-which-key](https://github.com/MaxVerevkin/wlr-which-key) - A keymap manager for wlroots-based Wayland compositors implementing the `wlr-layer-shell-unstable-v1` protocol
-  [wtw](https://github.com/apprehensions/wtw) - A simple text widget for wlroots-based Wayland compositors implementing the `wlr-layer-shell-unstable-v1` protocol
-  [wtype](https://github.com/atx/wtype) - A Wayland tool that allows keyboard input simulation like [`xdotool`](https://github.com/jordansissel/xdotool)
-  [xwayland-run](https://gitlab.freedesktop.org/ofourdan/xwayland-run) - A set of utilities revolving around running `Xwayland` and various Wayland compositors headless
-  [ydotool](https://github.com/ReimuNotMoe/ydotool) - A generic Linux command-line automation tool
WALLPAPER
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-  [Azote](https://github.com/nwg-piotr/azote) - A GTK 3-based picture browser and background setter supporting all wlroots-based Wayland compositors
-  [glshell](https://github.com/Duckonaut/glshell) - A shader display implementing the `wlr-layer-shell-unstable-v1` protocol that can be used to create a simple overlay for a Wayland compositor, a status bar, or a wallpaper
-  [Hyprpaper](https://github.com/hyprwm/hyprpaper) - A wallpaper utility with the ability to dynamically change wallpapers supporting all wlroots-based compositors
-  [mpvpaper](https://github.com/GhostNaN/mpvpaper) - A video wallpaper program for wlroots-based Wayland compositors
-  [rwpspread](https://github.com/0xk1f0/rwpspread) - A multi-monitor wallpaper utility spanning input wallpapers across all monitors, supporting all wlroots-based Wayland compositors and using `wpaperd` as the wallpaper daemon
-  [swaybg](https://github.com/swaywm/swaybg) - A wallpaper utility for Wayland compositors implementing the `wl_output` version 4 and `wlr-layer-shell-unstable-v1` protocols
-  [swww](https://github.com/Horus645/swww) - An animated wallpaper daemon for Wayland, controlled at runtime and implementing the `wlr-layer-shell-unstable-v1` and `xdg-output-unstable-v1` protocols
-  [Wallutils](https://github.com/xyproto/wallutils) - A set of utilities to manage monitors, resolutions, wallpapers and timed wallpapers
-  [Waypaper](https://github.com/anufrievroman/waypaper) - A GUI frontend for swaybg/swww to switch wallpapers
-  [wbg](https://codeberg.org/dnkl/wbg) - A simple wallpaper application for Wayland compositors implementing the `wlr-layer-shell-unstable-v1` protocol
-  [wpaperd](https://github.com/danyspin97/wpaperd) - A wallpaper daemon that shows random wallpapers from a directory and changes them after some time