xmonad: the window manager that (practically) reads your mind
summary
A demonstration of xmonad shows a tiling window manager implemented in Haskell that removes title bars, uses a master pane with resizable tall layout, and keeps independent workspaces per monitor so screens change separately. Configuration lives in xmonad.hs as Haskell program that recompiles on mod‑Q, and common companions are xmobar + stalonetray, synapse, nitrogen and compton. Examples include auto‑assigning chat windows to a fixed workspace, rapid keyboard-driven focus and window moves, long‑term stability since 2011, and a steep but practical customization workflow.
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chapters (9)
- 0:00Start
- 3:47Precognitive task switching
- 4:06Telepathic window resizing
- 4:51Launching Software
- 9:55Window sizing
- 16:04What do you get with a default install?
- 22:23Once you internalize layouts, they feel like mindreading
- 28:231. Virtual desktops
- 29:29Stable
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