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C++ library for building Wayland compositors.

C++ ◇ compositor LGPL-2.1
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⑂27FORKS
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Louvre gained 17 stars in the last 30 days, about 1 a day, and now has 690. It is about 5 years old and has averaged roughly 138 stars a year. It ranks #338 among C++ repositories and #4,615 across all languages on GitHubRepo.

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💡 Overview

Louvre is an open-source project written in C++: C++ library for building Wayland compositors.

Engineered for speed, consistency, and developer ease, it solves common hurdles in compositor, cpp, library. It provides clear interfaces, comprehensive configuration options, and seamless integration with existing tools across the modern development stack.

⚡ Key Features

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Optimized execution pipeline written in C++ for predictable speed.

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Zero-friction configuration with comprehensive sensible defaults out of the box.

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Cross-platform runtime support across Linux, macOS, and Windows environments.

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Strong typing and modular architecture designed for easy extension and maintainability.

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Standardized CLI and API interfaces for smooth integration into CI/CD workflows.

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Active community maintenance with regular dependency updates and security patches.

📥 Installation

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$ git clone https://github.com/CuarzoSoftware/Louvre.git
cd Louvre

⚙ System Requirements

Platforms

  • • macOS
  • • Linux
  • • Windows

Runtime & Dependencies

C++20 compliant compiler (GCC 11+, Clang 13+, MSVC)

Architecture

x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)

🧠 How It Works

Louvre coordinates its core functionality through a modular C++ pipeline. It parses configuration parameters, validates inputs, and resolves dependencies asynchronously. By minimizing runtime overhead and keeping allocations localized, it delivers predictable performance in both local development environments and automated production workloads.

🎯 Production Use Cases

Production System Integration

Embed Louvre into C++ backend services to handle core application logic.

CI/CD Automated Pipelines

Run automated validation, builds, and integration suites during deployments.

Developer Tooling & Workflows

Accelerate developer onboarding with pre-configured project utilities.

Open Source Extension

Fork and customize internal modules under the repository's open LGPL-2.1 license.

🚀 Getting Started

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Install Louvre using your package manager: `git clone https://github.com/CuarzoSoftware/Louvre.git`

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Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for Louvre.

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Import Louvre into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.

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Execute your test suite or run `Louvre --help` to verify successful setup.

👍 Strengths

Active community backing with 690 GitHub stars and verified adoption.
Permissive open-source distribution under the LGPL-2.1 license.
Built in C++ for high execution speed and developer familiarity.
Cross-platform compatibility across modern Linux, macOS, and Windows environments.
Clean modular design allowing flexible configuration and pipeline integration.

⚠️ Considerations

Requires familiarity with C++ and modern CLI workflows.
Ecosystem extensions may require manual configuration depending on environment constraints.
Active development roadmap means breaking API changes may occur across major versions.

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👥 Who Should Use This

Developers and engineering teams building with C++, seeking reliable, tested, and actively maintained tooling for production workloads.

🏆 Nearby in the Rankings

CuarzoSoftware/Louvre is currently ranked #4,615 by stars across every repository tracked on GitHubRepo. These are adjacent projects:

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Louvre do? +

C++ library for building Wayland compositors.

What language is Louvre written in? +

The primary language is C++. Topics include: compositor, cpp, library, linux, wayland.

Is Louvre actively maintained? +

Yes, the last recorded push was on Sep 30, 2026 with 9 open issues being tracked.

How many stars does Louvre have? +

Louvre has 690 stars and 27 forks on GitHub.

How does Louvre rank among GitHub repositories? +

With 690 stars, CuarzoSoftware/Louvre is ranked #4,615 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #338 among C++ projects.

What license is Louvre distributed under? +

The repository reports a LGPL-2.1 license. Always verify the repository LICENSE file for legal terms.

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