Hello everyone,

I wanted to share with you (once more) the release of Louvre v2.0.0 (C++ library for building Wayland compositors) #linux .

Demo Video.

Highlights of the new features:

  • Screencasting: Now compatible with PipeWire via xdg-desktop-portal-wlr.
  • Session Lock Protocol: Allows for the display of login windows.
  • Layer Shell Protocol: For wallpapers, panels, notifications, etc.
  • New Input Events API: Enhanced with support for touch events, pointer gestures, and pointer constraints.

Release Details.

If there’s any protocol or functionality you would like to see added, please feel free to suggest it or contribute to its development!