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:desktop_computer: Programmable extreme multihead window/keyboard/mouse management tool

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Experimental multi-head window manager made for programmatic use

by cookiengineer·Jul 27, 2026·1 point·0 comments
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Single binary replaces Synergy for X11 but lacks the cross-platform support of Barrier.

Strengths
  • •Uses XInput2 raw events and XTest for simulation to achieve low-latency input forwarding.
  • •HTTP API exposes configuration and connection state for programmatic control and debugging.
  • •Implements i3-style tiling and workspace management across the virtual multi-head grid.
Weaknesses
  • •Limited to X11 on Linux, excluding Wayland sessions and macOS or Windows clients entirely.
  • •Missing critical Synergy features like encrypted TLS tunnels and shared clipboard synchronization.
Target Audience

Linux power users and developers with multi-machine setups

Similar To

Synergy · Barrier · Input Director

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