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Musca

A manual X11 tiler in which users create, split and arrange frames directly instead of relying on an automatic layout algorithm. Its keyboard commands and text configuration provide a compact session for users who want explicit control over every window’s position. Secondary-source manual documentation lists Ratpoison and dwm among the influences on Musca’s frame-management features.

Background and availability

Secondary-source history: its manual lists Ratpoison and dwm among influences on its frame-management features. History source ↗

Project facts

protocol
X11
layout
tiling
Configuration
C
tag
historic, manual tiling

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