Alpha Available for Linux

The WM with Zero Bloat

GooeyWM is a modern, tiling Window Manager that combines aesthetics with productivity.

Install with a single command:

curl -s https://raw.githubusercontent.com/BinaryInkTN/GooeyDE/refs/heads/main/installer.sh | bash

Run this command in your terminal to install GooeyWM

Powerful Features

GooeyWM combines the best of tiling window managers with a beautiful, user-friendly interface.

Tiling Window Management

Automatically arrange windows for maximum productivity and screen space utilization.

Fully Configurable

A en easy to read and to modify config file.

Workspaces

Organize your workflow across multiple virtual desktops for better productivity and window management.

Default Keybinds

Master your workflow with these essential keyboard shortcuts.

Window Management

Alt + F Toggle floating mode

Alt + J Focus next window

Alt + K Focus previous window

Alt + ] Send window to next monitor

Window Resizing

Alt + H Shrink window width

Alt + L Expand window width

Alt + Y Shrink window height

Alt + N Expand window height

Layout Modes

Alt + T Switch to tiling mode

Alt + M Switch to monocle mode

Alt + Space Toggle between modes

System

Alt + Escape Logout menu

All keybinds are fully customizable in the configuration file.

~/.config/gooey_shell/config

Simple Configuration

Unlike complex competitors, GooeyWM uses a clean, human-readable config file that's easy to understand and modify.

Configuration File Overview

GooeyWM's configuration is stored in a simple text file at ~/.config/gooey_shell/config. Unlike other WM that offer complex configuration, GooeyWM uses an intuitive key-value format that's easy to understand and modify.

# Gooey Shell Configuration File

# Colors can be specified as hex (#RRGGBB) or common names

# Focus border color (Material Blue by default)

focused_border_color = #2196F3

# Logout command

logout_command = killall gooey_shell

# Window gaps

inner_gap = 8
outer_gap = 8

# Window opacity (0.0 to 1.0)

window_opacity = 0.95

# Enable mouse focus (true/false)

mouse_focus = true

# Keybinds (Format: Mod+Key, Mod can be: Alt, Ctrl, Shift, Super)

# Available keys: https://www.cl.cam.ac.uk/~mgk25/ucs/keysymdef.h

# Window management

keybind.launch_terminal = Alt+Return
keybind.close_window = Alt+q
keybind.toggle_floating = Alt+f
keybind.focus_next_window = Alt+j
keybind.focus_previous_window = Alt+k

# Layout management

keybind.set_tiling_layout = Alt+t
keybind.set_monocle_layout = Alt+m
keybind.toggle_layout = Alt+space

# Window resizing

keybind.shrink_width = Alt+h
keybind.grow_width = Alt+l
keybind.shrink_height = Alt+y
keybind.grow_height = Alt+n

# Window movement

keybind.move_window_prev_monitor = Alt+bracketleft
keybind.move_window_next_monitor = Alt+bracketright

# Workspaces

keybind.switch_workspace_1 = Alt+1
keybind.switch_workspace_2 = Alt+2
keybind.switch_workspace_3 = Alt+3
keybind.switch_workspace_4 = Alt+4
keybind.switch_workspace_5 = Alt+5
keybind.switch_workspace_6 = Alt+6
keybind.switch_workspace_7 = Alt+7
keybind.switch_workspace_8 = Alt+8
keybind.switch_workspace_9 = Alt+9

# System

keybind.logout = Alt+Escape

Why GooeyWM's Configuration is Better

No nested sections, no obscure syntax, GooeyWM uses a simple key-value format that's immediately understandable. No need to learn a new configuration language - just edit the values you want to change.

Visual Customization

Easily change colors, gaps, and opacity with simple hex values or common color names.

Keybind Management

Intuitive keybind syntax using common modifier keys (Alt, Ctrl, Shift, Super) with any key.

Behavior Settings

Configure window behavior, mouse focus, and system commands with simple true/false or command values.

Why Choose GooeyWM

Experience the perfect balance of form and function with our desktop environment.

Lightning-Fast Performance

Minimal resource usage with optimized window management.

Beautifully Designed

Simple intuitive interface.

Built from scratch.

Doesn't use QT, GTK or any bloated GUI Framework.