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Dux: A New Open-Source Wayland Desktop Shell with Integrated File Manager and Theming
Key points
- Dux is an open-source Wayland desktop shell.
- Includes a keyboard-first file manager.
- Features dynamic theming for GTK, Qt, terminals, and editors.
- Offers widgets, plugins, and system monitoring.
Introduction to Dux Modular Shell
Dux is a newly released open-source desktop shell specifically built for Wayland environments. It is compatible with compositors such as niri, Hyprland, and Sway, aiming to provide a modern desktop experience with dynamic theming and animations.
Integrated Features
The shell incorporates a keyboard-first file manager that supports tabs, split views, search, trash management, and network shares. Dux also includes stateless system and process monitoring for CPU, memory, GPU, disks, and network interfaces. A greetd greeter is also part of the package.
For productivity, Dux integrates calendars, events, and tasks with support for Google, Microsoft, CalDAV, and iCloud.
Dynamic Theming Capabilities
A core feature of Dux is its dynamic theming system. It automatically generates matching colors for supported GTK3, GTK4, and Qt applications, as well as terminals and editors. The custom dank16 algorithm creates a 16-color palette for syntax highlighting, optimized for both light and dark themes.
Customization and Extensibility
Dux offers customization through widgets and plugins, allowing users to extend functionality and personalize their desktop. The Dux Dash provides quick access to media controls, weather, calendar, and system information, while Quick Settings allow control over audio, displays, network, and Bluetooth.
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Primary sources
GitHub duxlabs-dev/dux-shell GitHub niri-wm/niri GitHub DreamMaoMao/mangowc GitHub miracle-wm-org/miracle-wm GitHub zirconium-dev/zirconiumReporting from
Dux is a new open-source desktop shell designed for Wayland compositors like niri, Hyprland, and Sway. It includes a file manager, system monitoring, and dynamic theming that generates matching color palettes for GTK, Qt, terminals, and editors. Dux offers a modular approach with widgets and plugins for customization.