Dux: Free, open-source Wayland desktop shell with file manager and theming
Dux is a free, open-source Wayland desktop shell that offers a sleek interface and impressive animations. Users can enjoy media controls, weather updates, a calendar, and system information all at a glance. The shell simplifies controlling audio, displays, network, and Bluetooth connections. It also provides a wide range of widgets and launcher features to enhance functionality.
Dux boasts a modern and aesthetically pleasing desktop shell with dynamic theming and smooth animations. It features a fast, keyboard-first file manager with tabs, split view, search, trash, devices, and network shares. The system and process monitoring is stateless, offering real-time updates on CPU, memory, GPU, disks, and network interfaces.
For users seeking a user-friendly experience, Dux includes an aesthetically pleasing greetd greeter for the desktop. A blazingly fast and efficient file system search tool is also available. Additionally, Dux supports calendars, events, and tasks from various sources, including Google, Microsoft, CalDAV, and iCloud.
To ensure a cohesive look across different applications, Dux Modular Shell automatically generates matching colors for supported GTK and Qt apps, terminals, and editors. The Dank16 algorithm creates a full 16-color palette for terminals, with contrast optimized for both light and dark themes.
Using Dux Modular Shell is completely free. However, if it has earned a spot on your desktop, users are encouraged to make a tip to cover the time and infrastructure required for ongoing releases.
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