A desktop environment without graphics (tmux-like)

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Summary

A desktop environment without graphics (tmux-like). Features: Parse shortcut files containing apps Parse shortcut files containing apps Display any application or command that uses stdout Display any application or command that uses stdout Move and resize windows Move and resize windows Change tilling options Change tilling options Handle application error Handle application error Select a file or a folder to then use it as an application or command argument Select a file or a folder to then use it as an application or command argument Use the Crossterm backend when bugs are resolved. currently using ncurses but colors are wrong. Use the Crossterm backend when bugs are resolved. currently using ncurses but colors are wrong. Handle GNU applications and commands crash How to use Install cargo install desktop-tui Compile cargo build cargo build --release Run You can replace cargo run -- with desktop-tui cargo run -- < shortcut_folder_path > Or in release : cargo run --release -- < shortcut_folder_path > Shortcut file Example helix.toml shortcut file: # Window name name = " Text editor " # Command to execute binary_path = " hx " # Each command argument # <FILE_PATH> or <FOLDER_PATH> will be replaced by a path selected in a dialog args = [ " <FILE_PATH> " ] # Pad inner window padding = [ 0 , 0 ] # Shortcut position on the action bar position = 3 Star history License The MIT license for this project can be seen here

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