About Komorebi Windows
An independent resource dedicated to the tiling window manager that changed how developers use Windows.
What is Komorebi?
Komorebi is a tiling window manager built for Windows 10 and Windows 11. Written in Rust by developer LGUG2Z (Jado), it extends the built-in Desktop Window Manager to automatically arrange your application windows into clean, non-overlapping layouts. Think BSP trees, columns, stacks, and grids — all controlled through CLI commands and keyboard shortcuts.
If you have ever used i3, bspwm, or Hyprland on Linux, Komorebi brings that same workflow to Windows. No more dragging windows around manually. No more alt-tabbing through a pile of overlapping apps. Your screen real estate gets used properly.
The name “komorebi” comes from the Japanese word for sunlight filtering through tree leaves. Fitting, given how the software filters your messy desktop into something structured and usable.
History and Development
From a side project to one of the most popular Windows tiling managers.
The Beginning
LGUG2Z started Komorebi as an open-source project on GitHub. The goal was straightforward: bring proper tiling window management to Windows without requiring WSL or virtual machines. Early versions focused on basic BSP layouts and keyboard-driven control.
Growing Adoption
Word spread on Reddit and Hacker News. Developers who missed Linux tiling managers found Komorebi and started contributing. The project gained multiple layout modes, workspace support, and better multi-monitor handling. WinGet and Scoop packages made installation simple.
Ecosystem Expansion
Companion tools emerged: whkd for hotkey management, YASB (Yet Another Status Bar) for custom status bars, and deep integration with the Catppuccin color theme. The community grew rapidly, and Komorebi became the go-to recommendation for Windows power users.
14,000+ GitHub Stars
Komorebi crossed 14,200 stars on GitHub. Version v0.1.40 shipped in February 2026 with continued refinements. The project moved to the Komorebi License 2.0.0, keeping it free for personal use while protecting the developer’s work.
What Komorebi Does
A tiling window manager that works with Windows, not against it.
Automatic Tiling
Windows snap into BSP, column, stack, or grid layouts automatically. Open a new app and it finds its place without you touching the mouse.
Keyboard-Driven
Paired with whkd, you control everything through hotkeys. Move, resize, swap, and focus windows without reaching for the mouse.
Multi-Monitor
Full multi-monitor support with independent workspaces per screen. Send windows between monitors with a keystroke.
Colored Borders
Color-coded window borders tell you the state at a glance: blue for focused, green for stacked, pink for floating.
Rust Performance
Written entirely in Rust, Komorebi is fast and memory-efficient. It stays out of your way while managing your windows.
Highly Configurable
JSON configuration files, per-application rules, custom gaps, padding, and layout overrides. Make it work exactly how you want.
The Developer Behind Komorebi
Komorebi is created and maintained by LGUG2Z, also known as Jado. A developer frustrated with the lack of proper tiling window management on Windows, Jado built Komorebi to fill a gap that Microsoft has never addressed. The project reflects a philosophy common in the Linux tiling community: your computer should work for you, not the other way around.
Jado maintains Komorebi alongside companion tools like whkd and regularly ships updates. The project accepts community contributions, with dozens of contributors helping improve compatibility, add features, and fix edge cases across different Windows configurations.
Why People Use Komorebi
The community around Komorebi tends to fall into a few camps. Former Linux users who switched to Windows (often for work or gaming) and refuse to give up tiling. Developers who spend all day in terminals, editors, and browsers and need their screen organized. Power users who just got tired of manually arranging windows every morning.
On Reddit, you will find posts from users calling Komorebi “the thing that makes Windows bearable.” That is not marketing speak — it is genuine sentiment from people who restructured their entire workflow around it. GlazeWM is the main alternative, and while it is simpler to set up, Komorebi is generally considered more powerful and flexible for users willing to invest in configuration.
About This Website
Komorebi Windows is an independent, fan-made informational resource. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to LGUG2Z or the official Komorebi project in any way.
This website exists to help users find accurate information about Komorebi, including download links, setup guides, and feature overviews. We always link to official sources — we do not host, modify, or redistribute any software files.
We respect the work of the developer and encourage users to support the official Komorebi project on GitHub. If you find Komorebi useful, consider starring the repository or contributing to its development.
Get in Touch
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For official Komorebi support, bug reports, and feature requests, visit the Komorebi GitHub repository.