# Labwc **URL:** https://forum.maboxlinux.org/c/labwc/50.md [Latest](https://forum.maboxlinux.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.maboxlinux.org/categories.md) --- ## [About the Labwc category](https://forum.maboxlinux.org/t/about-the-labwc-category/2127)
**Author:** [@napcok](https://forum.maboxlinux.org/u/napcok)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 25, 2024, 5:56pm UTC](https://forum.maboxlinux.org/t/about-the-labwc-category/2127 "2024-12-25T17:56:34Z")
Labwc - compositor for wayland, inspired by openbox. I think it’s time to start experimenting with Labwc in Mabox. That’s why I created this category on the forum. What is Labwc? Labwc is a wlroots-based window-stacki… --- ## [Labwc In Mabox - status: ON HOLD :(](https://forum.maboxlinux.org/t/labwc-in-mabox-status-on-hold/2138)
**Author:** [@napcok](https://forum.maboxlinux.org/u/napcok)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2026, 10:25pm UTC](https://forum.maboxlinux.org/t/labwc-in-mabox-status-on-hold/2138 "2026-04-03T22:25:15Z")
(wiki post, updated frequently) Current status: pre-release pre-release iso image dated 2024-12-31 is available at repo server “Stable” release date Unknown… Labwc WILL NOT be part of the upcoming Mabox Jaskier r… --- ## [Labwc (Wayland) and Mabox](https://forum.maboxlinux.org/t/labwc-wayland-and-mabox/2128)
**Author:** [@napcok](https://forum.maboxlinux.org/u/napcok)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2025, 3:30pm UTC](https://forum.maboxlinux.org/t/labwc-wayland-and-mabox/2128 "2025-03-23T15:30:55Z")
I’ve been experimenting a bit with Labwc recently - a Wayland composer inspired by Openbox. It looks like the next refreshed ISO will also include Labwc, in addition to Openbox :slight\_smile: Of course, Openbox remains… --- ## [toggleShowDesktop for Labwc](https://forum.maboxlinux.org/t/toggleshowdesktop-for-labwc/2143)
**Author:** [@napcok](https://forum.maboxlinux.org/u/napcok)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2025, 1:37pm UTC](https://forum.maboxlinux.org/t/toggleshowdesktop-for-labwc/2143 "2025-01-10T13:37:10Z")
toggleShowDesktop is a handy Openbox action which currently is not implemented in Labwc yet. Usually bound to W-d or/and optionally to mouse left-click on desktop. Replacement script for Labwc using wlrctl utility. to… --- ## [\[HOWTO\] Install Labwc on existing Mabox system - DON'T](https://forum.maboxlinux.org/t/howto-install-labwc-on-existing-mabox-system-dont/2133)
**Author:** [@napcok](https://forum.maboxlinux.org/u/napcok)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2025, 8:21pm UTC](https://forum.maboxlinux.org/t/howto-install-labwc-on-existing-mabox-system-dont/2133 "2025-01-09T20:21:29Z")
DON’T DO THAT unless you’re an expert and like to configure everything by yourself, and deal with bugs. At this phase is really better to play with Qemu. See: How to test Mabox Labwc pre-release iso with Qemu (Quickem… --- ## [Run or Raise script for Labwc](https://forum.maboxlinux.org/t/run-or-raise-script-for-labwc/2147)
**Author:** [@napcok](https://forum.maboxlinux.org/u/napcok)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2025, 4:52pm UTC](https://forum.maboxlinux.org/t/run-or-raise-script-for-labwc/2147 "2025-01-09T16:52:02Z")
A simple, inconspicuous script, when used properly - can speed up and facilitate your work incredibly. The script comes from the official Labwc website The script below launches an application if it is not already run… --- ## [Run Raise or Hide for Labwc](https://forum.maboxlinux.org/t/run-raise-or-hide-for-labwc/2148)
**Author:** [@napcok](https://forum.maboxlinux.org/u/napcok)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2025, 11:32am UTC](https://forum.maboxlinux.org/t/run-raise-or-hide-for-labwc/2148 "2025-01-09T11:32:11Z")
A very useful script to make yourself a Quick Terminal - show and hide with one key. Or for less frequently used programs that you want to launch and hide, and then quickly call up when needed. For example, the music pl… --- ## [Pre-release ISO with Labwc](https://forum.maboxlinux.org/t/pre-release-iso-with-labwc/2134)
**Author:** [@napcok](https://forum.maboxlinux.org/u/napcok)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2025, 9:07pm UTC](https://forum.maboxlinux.org/t/pre-release-iso-with-labwc/2134 "2025-01-01T21:07:41Z")
Pre-release ISO with both: Openbox and Labwc is ready for testing. repo.maboxlinux.org/iso/pre-release/ Have fun! --- ## [Labwc will land in official Arch repository soon](https://forum.maboxlinux.org/t/labwc-will-land-in-official-arch-repository-soon/2129)
**Author:** [@napcok](https://forum.maboxlinux.org/u/napcok)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2024, 5:06pm UTC](https://forum.maboxlinux.org/t/labwc-will-land-in-official-arch-repository-soon/2129 "2024-12-26T17:06:31Z")
Labwc is on the way into the Arch official repos :slight\_smile: