Guile Swayer on Ozbem

Guile Swayer Introduction

info@ozbem.com (ebeem) — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Guile Swayer

I am an Emacs user and previously used StumpWM, an X11 window manager written in Common Lisp. I believe window managers should be scriptable because the level of workflow customization required by users often exceeds what can be achieved with simple configuration parameters (see my workflow below for a clearer understanding of why this is the case). Unfortunately, Sway/i3 lacks a straightforward programmable interface for customization. This project provides complete control over Sway/i3 using Guile!

Stability Over Shaders

info@ozbem.com (ebeem) — Thu, 18 Apr 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Sway is the Right Foundation

When it comes to Wayland compositors, I initially had so much hope for Hyprland. The animations are fluid, the blurs are beautiful, and it truly feels like "the future." However, after a few days of daily driving, the "eye candy" started to feel like a distraction, and the frequent crashes and lost sessions became frustrating.

I am leaving StumpWM and X11

info@ozbem.com (ebeem) — Fri, 12 Apr 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Lisp-Based Tools

If you have spent any significant time in the world of Lisp-based tools, you know that once you invest in tweaking them, you simply can't quit. I have spent years living in Emacs and StumpWM, addicted to the idea that my environment shouldn't just be "configurable," but truly extensible.