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Guides, configuration, and reference for the Noctalia family. Pick a project to get started.
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NoctaliaDesktop shellInstallation, configuration, bar and widgets, launcher, control center, theming, and IPC.Read the docs
UmbrielWayland compositorInstallation, layouts, workspaces, window rules, keybinds, and configuration reference.Read the docs
Greetergreetd login screenInstallation, greetd wiring, and matching your session wallpaper, palette, and font.Read the docs
NoctaliaDesktop shellInstallation, configuration, bar and widgets, launcher, control center, theming, and IPC.Read the docsUmbrielWayland compositorInstallation, layouts, workspaces, window rules, keybinds, and configuration reference.Read the docsGreetergreetd login screenInstallation, greetd wiring, and matching your session wallpaper, palette, and font.Read the docsNoctalia runs on all major Wayland compositors. See compositor setup for your specifics.
Looking for screenshots, plugins, palettes, and the blog? That is on noctalia.dev.
Looking for the archived Quickshell-based Noctalia Shell (v4)? It is kept for reference and no longer receiving updates.