Lightweight, Feature-Rich
MangoWC is a modern, lightweight, high-performance Wayland compositor built on dwl — crafted for speed, flexibility, and a customizable desktop experience.
Why Choose MangoWC
A modern Wayland compositor that combines dwl's speed with advanced features for the perfect desktop experience
Lightning Fast & Lightweight
Built on dwl - compiles in seconds, runs with minimal resources while delivering full functionality.
Based On Tags, Not Workspaces
Separate window layouts per tag with easy switching. Supports persistent tags and cross-monitor management.
Smooth Animations & Effects
Customizable animations for all window operations plus scenefx effects (blur, shadows, rounded corners).
Excellent XWayland Support
Seamless X11 application compatibility without performance compromises or feature limitations.
Rich Window States
Advanced window management: swallow, minimize, maximize, unglobal, global, fakefullscreen, overlay.
IPC & Configuration
Powerful IPC support for external control, hot-reload configuration, and sway-like scratchpad functionality.