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The awesome project provides a window manager for the desktop with a Lua configuration interface.
About Awesome
Awesome is a configurable framework window manager for X. It is configured with a Lua file at $XDG_CONFIG_HOME/awesome/rc.lua, typically ~/.config/awesome/rc.lua, and the source includes an example file named awesomerc.lua. It can be selected from a display manager or started with exec awesome in .xinitrc or .xsession, with support for a specific display via the DISPLAY variable. It is installed by building from source, with an option to generate .deb or .rpm packages.
Key features
- Framework window manager for the X display system
- Configuration through Lua rc.lua file
- Includes example awesomerc.lua configuration file
- Starts via display manager, .xinitrc or .xsession
- Supports selecting display with DISPLAY environment variable
- Builds with make and packages as .deb or .rpm
Best for: Users who want to set up an X window manager using Lua configuration files.
Good for
- Configurable through a Lua configuration file
- Example configuration file included in the source
- Can be built as .deb or .rpm packages
Watch out for
- Configuration requires manually creating an rc.lua file
- Installation involves building from source with terminal commands
Awesome at a glance
- Website
- github.com/awesomeWM/awesome
- Category
- Software & Utilities › Desktop Customization
- Type
- Open-source project
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Open source
- Yes · Source code
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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Awesome FAQ
How do I configure Awesome?
Create a $XDG_CONFIG_HOME/awesome/rc.lua file, typically ~/.config/awesome/rc.lua. An example configuration named awesomerc.lua is provided in the source.
How do I start Awesome?
Select Awesome from your display manager, or add the line `exec awesome` to your .xinitrc for startx or to .xsession for your display manager.
How do I install Awesome from source?
Run `make` followed by `sudo make install`, or run `make package` to generate a .deb or .rpm file for installation.
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