Create i3 workspaces on the fly and call them by name

In plain words

This tool lets i3 window manager users create new workspaces dynamically and reference them by custom names instead of numbers. Rather than managing numbered workspaces, users can assign meaningful names to organize their work. The software is designed for i3 users who want a more flexible workspace management approach. It was released in February 2017 and is available on GitHub.

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