https://github.com/wolftech-innovations/k9
K9 is a DE, built for simplicity.
https://github.com/wolftech-innovations/k9
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K9 is a DE, built for simplicity.
- Host: GitHub
- URL: https://github.com/wolftech-innovations/k9
- Owner: WolfTech-Innovations
- Created: 2025-02-23T16:09:16.000Z (over 1 year ago)
- Default Branch: main
- Last Pushed: 2026-05-22T03:46:05.000Z (about 2 months ago)
- Last Synced: 2026-05-22T12:17:13.483Z (about 2 months ago)
- Language: C
- Size: 78.1 KB
- Stars: 0
- Watchers: 0
- Forks: 0
- Open Issues: 0
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Metadata Files:
- Readme: README.md
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README
# K9 Desktop Environment (Wayland)
K9 is a modern, polished Wayland desktop environment built with `wlroots` and GTK. It provides a unified, singular user experience with a sleek control center and dock.
## Features
- **Wayland Native**: High performance and security.
- **Unified Shell**: GTK-based panel and dock with a modern control center.
- **Polished UI**: Rounded corners, Tokyonight theme, and intuitive widgets.
- **Interactive**: Support for moving, resizing, and focusing windows.
## Installation
### Dependencies
```sh
sudo apt update
sudo apt install -y libwlroots-dev libwayland-dev wayland-protocols \
pkg-config libxkbcommon-dev libpixman-1-dev libgles2-mesa-dev \
libinput-dev libgbm-dev libudev-dev libgtk-3-dev libgtk-layer-shell-dev
```
### Build and Install
```sh
cd src
bash build.bash
sudo cp k9-compositor k9-shell /usr/local/bin/
```
### Running
To start the K9 session:
```sh
k9-compositor
```
*Tip: Use Alt+Escape to exit the compositor.*
## License
GPL License