picom

What is picom?

Picom is a standalone X11 compositor that enables compositing functionality for window managers lacking built-in support. Forked from the compton compositor, Picom inherits features such as transparency, shadows, and window animations. Designed as a lightweight and flexible solution, Picom can be readily configured to suit diverse desktop environments and user preferences

Highlights

• Standalone compositor for X11, compatible with window managers without native compositing
• Derived from compton, inheriting features like transparency, shadows, and window animations
• Lightweight and flexible design, allowing for customizable configurations