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# Wayfire

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Wayfire is a 3D wayland compositor, inspired by Compiz and based on wlroots. It aims to create a customizable, extendable and lightweight environment without sacrificing its appearance.

## Installation

Wayfire can be installed with the wayfire package. Additionally, install wf-shell to add a taskbar and a wallpaper to it, and install wcm to add a configuration GUI program.

To have a better experience, these packages below are also recommended:

- mako: notifications
- kanshi: multiple display support
- swayidle and swaylock: screen locker

## Starting

Wayfire can be started by a display manager or with the command below:

    $ wayfire

To specify a config file:

    $ wayfire -c /path/to/config.ini

## Configuration

Download the default config file, and save it as `~/.config/wayfire.ini` to start configuration. If you have installed wcm, then everything can be configured under GUI, or you will have to edit the config file with a text editor.

## See also

- Wayfire's official wiki

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- Wayland compositors

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