linuxmint/cinnamon
A Linux desktop featuring a traditional layout, built from modern technology and introducing brand new innovative features. observed · 2026-08-28
Health v2 · maintenance only
90/100
- Activity 99
- Release rhythm 72
- Longevity 100
How is this computed?
round(0.45*activity + 0.35*rhythm + 0.20*longevity); archived -> min(score, 10) — computed 2026-09-03. Adoption (stars, forks) is never an input.
- gap_med: 152
- age_days: 5370
- days_rel: 31
- days_push: 8
- n_releases_24m: 6
Adoption not part of the score
5567 stars · 905 forks observed · 2026-08-28
What it is AI-extracted, prompt v1, taxonomy v1, 2026-08-29, confidence not recorded
Cinnamon is a Linux desktop environment providing a traditional desktop layout with modern technology, forked from GNOME Shell. It is the flagship desktop of Linux Mint, offering an easy-to-use and comfortable user experience.
Use cases
- linux desktop with traditional taskbar and start menu layout
- replace gnome shell with a more familiar desktop
- desktop environment for linux mint
- customizable linux desktop for windows switchers
- lightweight gnome 2 style desktop experience
When to choose
- you want a traditional desktop metaphor with panels, menu, and tray
- you use Linux Mint or want tight integration with Mint tools
- you prefer a desktop that is easy to customize without extensions
When to avoid
- you want a stock GNOME, KDE Plasma, or tiling window manager workflow
- you need a desktop environment for non-Linux platforms
- you want a minimal or highly experimental compositor
Facets
application · maturity active
gui desktop-framework desktop-applications operating-systems cross-platform desktop-environment gnome-shell-fork linux-mint window-manager x11 linux desktop
1 source
- readme: https://github.com/linuxmint/cinnamon · fetched 2026-08-28 · 75a74e63b8ae
Member repositories
| Repository | Role | Health v2 |
|---|---|---|
| linuxmint/cinnamon | main | 90 |
For agents
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