A small, flexible, scriptable tiling window manager written in Python
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qtile gained 10 stars in the last 30 days, about 1 a day, and now has 7. It is about 18 years old and has averaged roughly 0 stars a year. It ranks #2,751 among Python repositories and #21,842 across all languages on GitHubRepo.
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#100
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qtile has maintained a continuous presence across global trending indexes, peaking at #100. Below is the 30-day activity profile:
💡 Overview
qtile is an open-source project written in Python: A small, flexible, scriptable tiling window manager written in Python.
Engineered for speed, consistency, and developer ease, it solves common hurdles in Python. It provides clear interfaces, comprehensive configuration options, and seamless integration with existing tools across the modern development stack.
⚡ Key Features
Optimized execution pipeline written in Python for predictable speed.
Zero-friction configuration with comprehensive sensible defaults out of the box.
Cross-platform runtime support across Linux, macOS, and Windows environments.
Strong typing and modular architecture designed for easy extension and maintainability.
Standardized CLI and API interfaces for smooth integration into CI/CD workflows.
Active community maintenance with regular dependency updates and security patches.
📥 Installation
$ pip install qtile⚙ System Requirements
Platforms
- • macOS
- • Linux
- • Windows
Runtime & Dependencies
Python >= 3.9, pip, virtualenv
Architecture
x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)
🧠 How It Works
qtile coordinates its core functionality through a modular Python 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 qtile into Python 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 MIT license.
🚀 Getting Started
Install qtile using your package manager: `pip install qtile`
Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for qtile.
Import qtile into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.
Execute your test suite or run `qtile --help` to verify successful setup.
👍 Strengths
⚠️ Considerations
⇄ Alternatives & Direct Competitors
👥 Who Should Use This
Developers and engineering teams building with Python, seeking reliable, tested, and actively maintained tooling for production workloads.
🏆 Nearby in the Rankings
bavardage/qtile is currently ranked #21,842 by stars across every repository tracked on GitHubRepo. These are adjacent projects:
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| #21,439 | semanticart/smart-meta | Ruby | ★ 8 | Compare ↗ |
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| #21,842 | bavardage/qtile This Project | Python | ★ 7 | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does qtile do? +
A small, flexible, scriptable tiling window manager written in Python
What language is qtile written in? +
The primary language is Python. Topics include: software.
Is qtile actively maintained? +
Yes, the last recorded push was on Mar 26, 2009 with 0 open issues being tracked.
How many stars does qtile have? +
qtile has 7 stars and 0 forks on GitHub.
How does qtile rank among GitHub repositories? +
With 7 stars, bavardage/qtile is ranked #21,842 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #2,751 among Python projects.
What license is qtile distributed under? +
The repository reports a MIT license. Always verify the repository LICENSE file for legal terms.
