Pop!OS Shell

github.com/pop-os/shell Desktop Customization Open-source projectOpen source

The Pop OS Shell project provides a shell interface for its Linux desktop environment.

github.com/pop-os/shell
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About Pop!OS Shell

Pop Shell is an open source extension for GNOME Shell maintained in the pop-os/shell repository. It adds a keyboard-driven layer for navigating and managing windows on the GNOME desktop, combining GNOME with i3-like tiling window management.

You can use it to arrange multiple windows automatically instead of manually dragging and resizing them, and work in auto-tiling, stacking, and floating modes. GNOME by default only supports half-tiling for two windows side by side. The extension can be installed on GNOME Shell without installing a Pop-specific fork of GNOME, and the repository includes installation and development documentation.

It suits Linux users on GNOME who regularly work with more than two windows at a time, including those with large or ultra-wide displays, and who prefer keyboard-based window control.

Key features

  • Keyboard-driven navigation and management of windows
  • Advanced auto-tiling window management for GNOME Shell
  • Floating and stacking modes for window arrangement
  • Installs as GNOME Shell extension without Pop fork
  • Open source code with installation and developer docs
Best for: GNOME users who manage many windows with keyboard control benefit most.
Good for
  • Adds tiling window management to GNOME Shell
  • Supports keyboard-driven window navigation
  • Works without a Pop-specific GNOME fork
  • Open source with public development repository
Watch out for
  • Requires a GNOME Shell environment to use

Pop!OS Shell at a glance

Type
Open-source project
Pricing
Not confirmed. Check the site
Open source
Yes · Source code
Language
English
Last checked
Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
Listed
Oct 5, 2026

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Pop!OS Shell FAQ

What is Pop Shell?
Pop Shell is a keyboard-driven layer for GNOME Shell that adds advanced tiling window management for navigating and managing windows.
Do I need Pop!_OS to use Pop Shell?
No. It is provided as a GNOME Shell extension that can be installed without a Pop-specific fork of GNOME.
Is Pop Shell open source?
Yes. Development takes place in the public pop-os/shell GitHub repository.
What window modes does Pop Shell support?
The documentation describes shared behaviors and specific behaviors for auto-tiling, stacking, and floating modes.
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