IceWM
A lightweight X11 stacking window manager for conventional overlapping windows, with an integrated task bar, workspace switcher, system tray, menus and task list. Its text-based files configure preferences, keys, toolbar, menus and themes, making it usable as a compact desktop without a larger desktop environment. Created by Marko Maček in 1997, IceWM initially emulated Motif, OS/2 Warp and Windows 95.
Background and availability
Created by Marko Maček in 1997, IceWM initially emulated Motif, OS/2 Warp and Windows 95. History source ↗
- antiX 26.1 Full ↗ default window manager · checked 2026-10-09
Project facts
- protocol
- X11
- layout
- stacking
- Configuration
- plain text
- tag
- taskbar
- Primary repository stars
- 418
- Last repository activity
- 2026-08-06
- Statistics observed
- 2026-10-08T20:05:16.500Z
