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mutter

Window manager and compositor for GNOME

  • desktop-component
  • DESKTOP
  • WINDOW-MANAGER
  • COMPOSITOR
  • Launchable
  • Background service
official+codex · reviewed · May 28, 2026 description in en

Description

Provides GNOME's window manager and compositor. It controls how windows are drawn, moved, focused, animated, and composited as part of a GNOME graphical session.

Most users should treat it as a core desktop component. Replacing or restarting it can affect the active session, display behavior, and extensions.

How to run

mutter

Commands: mutter

Permissions

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