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Life & fun · June 7, 2017

Grid-based window tiling for X11 with powerful keyboard controls

Versatile window tiling for X11 with powerful keyboard controls - jakebian/snaptile

Grid-based window tiling for X11 with powerful keyboard controls launched on June 7, 2017 with 69 votes, #681 of 3,107 launches that month and more than 90% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 9 years on.

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In plain words

This X11 window manager provides grid-based tiling with an emphasis on keyboard control, launched in 2017. It allows users to organize windows on screen using a grid layout system rather than manual positioning. The software is designed for Linux users who prefer keyboard-driven workflows and want to maximize screen space efficiently. Its primary appeal lies in comprehensive keyboard shortcuts that enable fast window management without requiring mouse interaction.

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