glzr-io/glazewm

GlazeWM is a tiling window manager for macOS and Windows inspired by i3wm.

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Summary Information

Updated 41 minutes ago
Added to GitGenius on September 4th, 2026
Created on June 28th, 2020
Open Issues & Pull Requests: 406 (+0)
GitHub issues: Enabled
Number of forks: 428
Total Stargazers: 12,740 (+0)
Total Subscribers: 52 (+0)

Repository Insights (GitGenius)

Median issue/PR response: 6.2 days
Mean response time: 50.5 days
90th percentile: 151.1 days
Tracked items: 351

How this project is maintained

Around half of the issues opened in the past year never receive a reply. 99% of open issues come from outside the core team, so the backlog reflects real-world use rather than internal planning. 74% of tracked open issues have had no activity in three months, so the open count overstates what is actively being worked. Only 2% of issues opened in the past year have been closed. Three people close 63% of everything that gets resolved.

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Issue Activity (beta)

Open issues: 304
New in 7 days: 2
Closed in 7 days: 0
Avg open age: 509 days
Stale 30+ days: 282
Stale 90+ days: 258

Recent activity

Opened in 7 days: 2
Closed in 7 days: 0
Comments in 7 days: 1
Events in 7 days: 6

Top labels

  • type: bug (240)
  • type: feature (166)
  • released (31)
  • help wanted (28)
  • needs triage (13)
  • good first issue (9)
  • in progress (1)

Detailed Description

GlazeWM is a tiling window manager for Windows and macOS inspired by i3wm.

GlazeWM addresses the problem of inefficient window management by letting users organize and adjust window layouts through keyboard-driven commands rather than mouse interaction. It uses a tiling approach where windows are automatically arranged to fill available screen space, and users can switch between different layout modes on the fly. Configuration is handled through simple YAML files, allowing customization of keybindings, window-specific rules, and behavior across multiple monitors.

The tool suits developers and power users who prefer keyboard-centric workflows and want fine-grained control over window positioning. It works well for those already familiar with tiling window managers on Linux who want similar functionality on Windows or macOS. The project includes one-click installation through multiple package managers and optional integration with Zebar for status bar functionality. A default configuration can be generated on first launch, making it accessible to newcomers while remaining highly customizable for advanced users.

The project maintains active development with recent major releases. Contributions are actively welcomed through a documented contributing guide. The maintainers provide clear documentation including default keybindings, configuration examples, and a comprehensive list of available keys for remapping.