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Wayfire

Wayland compositor with 3d effects.

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CreativeBoann

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Nice blur feature

The blur plugin makes this compositor look nice.

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Svjatoslavs Krasnikovs
ResoluteBaoshengDadi

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Plugin approach

The usage of a plugin system allows for a lot of customisability.

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CreativeBoann
PhilosophicalFebris

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No window buttons

Window buttons are provided by the decoration plugin in the latest version.

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ResoluteBaoshengDadi
ResoluteBaoshengDadi
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Wayfire
Recommended 6 months ago
Fairly lightweight considering the extensive customisation options, and a lot of eye candy. The documentation is very clear as well.
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CreativeBoann
CreativeBoann
Contributor for 9 months
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Wayfire
Recommended 9 months ago
Solid compositor, responsive community.
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 Nice blur feature
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