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Sway offers an i3-compatible tiling compositor for Wayland-based desktop sessions.
About Sway
Sway offers an i3-compatible tiling compositor for Wayland-based desktop sessions.
Sway is an open-source project hosted on github.com, listed in our Desktop Customization collection. Because the code is public, you can read how it works, run your own copy or contribute improvements.
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Sway at a glance
- Website
- github.com/swaywm/sway
- 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 5, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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Sway FAQ
What is Sway?
Sway offers an i3-compatible tiling compositor for Wayland-based desktop sessions.
Is Sway open source?
Yes. The source code is published at github.com/swaywm/sway.
Is Sway working?
github.com responded when checked on Oct 5, 2026. Its current availability has not been confirmed.
What are the best alternatives to Sway?
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