GlazeWM: Give Your Windows an i3-Like Tiling Window Manager

One-sentence solution: Want to arrange and manage windows entirely with the keyboard, no mouse needed? GlazeWM lets you use Windows like Linux i3.

You know those scenes in movies where programmers are coding — windows neatly arranged on screen, no overlap, no obstruction, every inch of screen space utilized. That’s the effect of a tiling window manager.

GlazeWM lets Windows users enjoy this experience too.

What is GlazeWM?

GlazeWM is a tiling window manager written in Rust. It automatically manages window layout — new windows don’t block existing ones but automatically split the screen.

The problem it solves: No more manually resizing and positioning windows — the window manager automatically arranges them for you.

User Experience

GlazeWM’s configuration is very simple — most settings can be done through a single YAML file. It supports multiple layout modes: horizontal split, vertical split, stacking, floating, and more.

Default keyboard shortcuts:

• Win+Enter — Open new terminal
• Win+Arrow keys — Switch focus between windows
• Win+Shift+Arrow keys — Move window position
• Win+F — Fullscreen window

Comparison with Similar Tools

Aspect	GlazeWM	Komorebi
Configuration complexity	Simple	More complex
Layout flexibility	Medium	High
Learning difficulty	Low	Medium
Documentation quality	Good	Fairly good

GlazeWM is suitable for tiling manager beginners who want less tinkering and a quicker start.

Download

• GitHub Releases: https://github.com/glzr-io/glazewm/releases
• Download the latest .msi or .zip package

Tip: After installation, the first run may require configuring auto-start — you can find the relevant option in settings.

Quick Start

1. Download and install, then launch GlazeWM
2. Windows will automatically enter tiling mode
3. Try Win+Arrow keys to switch window focus
4. Press Win+Shift+3 to move a window to the right
5. Open the settings file to adjust layout preferences