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Burn My Windows adds window animations that visually disintegrate windows when they open or close.
About Burn My Windows
Burn My Windows adds animated effects when windows open or close on GNOME Shell and KWin. It includes options such as Fire, Broken Glass, Doom-style melting, Pixelate, Matrix letters, and Portal, with settings on some effects for pointer position, color, or accent color. The main branch targets GNOME Shell 45+, with a separate branch for GNOME 3.36–44. Not every effect is available on every GNOME or KWin version, and the author notes the implementation is hacky and bugs are expected.
Key features
- Animates window opening and closing with disintegration-style effects
- Fire effect implemented using a GLSL shader
- Broken Glass shards can fly from mouse pointer position
- Pixel Wipe hides pixels radially from pointer position
- Matrix effect with configurable letter color
- Modular design supports custom effects with GLSL knowledge
Best for: GNOME Shell and KWin users who want custom window open and close animations.
Good for
- Provides a large set of distinct window effects
- Some effects offer configuration such as color or pointer position
- Open source repository with modular code for custom effects
Watch out for
- Not every effect is available on each GNOME or KWin version
- Main branch requires GNOME Shell 45+, older versions need another branch
- Author states the implementation is hacky and bugs are expected
Burn My Windows at a glance
- Category
- Software & Utilities › Desktop Customization
- Type
- Open-source project
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- Windows
- Open source
- Yes · Source code
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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Burn My Windows FAQ
Which GNOME versions does the main branch support?
The main branch is for GNOME Shell 45+. For older GNOME versions, use the gnome-3.36-44 branch.
Are all effects available on all versions?
No. Not every effect is available on each version of GNOME or KWin.
Can I create my own effect?
Yes. The extension is modular and custom effects can be created with GLSL knowledge.
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