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Sedikit klik, banyak kerja. Itulah vibe DWM (Dynamic Window Manager). Kalau desktop kamu sering berantakan dan mouse bikin lambat, DWM hadir sebagai solusi yang ringan, keyboard-first, dan bisa kamu bentuk sesuai kebutuhan.
What is DWM?#
Ever feel like your desktop is just… messy? DWM (Dynamic Window Manager) is a minimalist, super-fast window manager for Linux that fixes that chaos. It’s lightweight, keyboard-driven, and customizable—perfect for coders, power users, and anyone who wants to get stuff done without clicking around endlessly. DWM arranges your windows automatically, so your workflow stays smooth and distraction-free.
Keybindings (Default)#
Here’s a cheat sheet to get you started. Mod usually means the Windows key or Alt, depending on your config.
| Action | Keybinding |
|---|---|
| Open terminal | Mod + Enter |
| Close focused window | Mod + Shift + C |
| Switch to next window | Mod + J |
| Switch to previous window | Mod + K |
| Move window to next spot | Mod + Shift + J |
| Move window to previous spot | Mod + Shift + K |
| Toggle floating mode | Mod + Shift + Space |
| Change layout | Mod + T |
| Switch to workspace N | Mod + N (1-9) |
| Move window to workspace N | Mod + Shift + N (1-9) |
| Restart DWM | Mod + Shift + R |
| Quit DWM | Mod + Shift + Q |
| Toggle status bar | Mod + B |
| Resize master area | Mod + H / Mod + L |
| Increase number of master windows | Mod + I |
| Decrease number of master windows | Mod + D |
| Toggle fullscreen | Mod + F |
| Focus next monitor | Mod + O |
| Focus previous monitor | Mod + Shift + O |
| Move window to next monitor | Mod + Shift + O |
| Move window to previous monitor | Mod + Shift + O |
| Toggle scratchpad terminal | Mod + S |
Note: These are the default keybindings. You can customize them in the config.h file.
Tip: Print this out or keep it handy until the shortcuts become second nature. After a few days, you’ll be navigating your desktop like a pro without even thinking about it.
Conclusion#
DWM isn’t just a window manager—it’s a productivity hack. Fast, minimal, and fully customizable, it’s built for people who want control over their workflow. Like the DWM team says:
“The best way to get started is to dive in and start using it. The more you use it, the more comfortable you’ll become with its features and capabilities.”
So don’t overthink it. Install DWM, try out the keybindings, tweak your config, and watch your desktop go from messy chaos to slick efficiency. Happy DWMing!