K9 Desktop Environment

K9 is a lightweight and modern X11-based desktop environment, designed for a sleek and efficient workflow. It features rounded window decorations, a system panel, blur effects, and smooth window management.

Features

• X11 Window Management: Manages windows with a custom compositor.
• Blurred Background Effects: Uses XRender for a smooth, blurred look.
• System Menu: Accessible via a right-click or Super key.
• System Info Popup: Press Super+I to view system details, including K9 registration as a DE.
• Lightweight: Minimal dependencies, optimized for performance.

Installation

Dependencies

Ensure you have the following installed:

sudo apt install libx11-dev libxrender-dev libxext-dev libxrandr-dev libxft-dev libxcomposite-dev

Build and Run

git clone https://github.com/WolfTech-Innovations/K9.git
cd K9
sudo bash build.bash
./k9

Keybindings

• Super+I: Open system info popup
• Super+M: Open menu

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Feel free to submit a pull request or report issues.

License

GPL License