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Nitrux/maui-shell

Maui Shell is a convergent shell for desktops, tablets, and phones. observed · 2026-08-28

github.com/Nitrux/maui-shell · C++ · LGPL-3.0 (copyleft) · archived observed · 2026-08-28

Health v2 · maintenance only

10/100

  • Activity 76
  • Release rhythm 8
  • Longevity 100

Flags: archived

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: n/a
  • age_days: 2290
  • days_rel: n/a
  • days_push: 146
  • n_releases_24m: 0

Full methodology

Adoption not part of the score

1534 stars · 51 forks observed · 2026-08-28

What it is AI-extracted, prompt v1, taxonomy v1, 2026-08-30, confidence not recorded

Maui Shell is a convergent Linux desktop shell built with C++ and MauiKit, composed of Cask (shell container with panels and popups) and Zpace (window layout composer). It adapts its interface across desktop, tablet, and phone form factors and runs under X11 or Wayland.

Use cases

  • run a convergent shell that adapts to desktop, tablet, and phone screens
  • try a Wayland desktop shell session on Linux
  • test a phone or tablet UI layout on a desktop via window mode
  • build a custom Linux distribution with a touch-friendly shell
  • evaluate a Qt-based alternative to GNOME or KDE shells

When to choose

  • you want a single adaptive shell UI across desktop and mobile form factors
  • you are building or customizing a Nitrux/Maui-based Linux system
  • you prefer Qt/MauiKit technology and Wayland-first design

When to avoid

  • you need a mature, feature-complete daily-driver desktop environment like GNOME or KDE Plasma
  • you require an embedded X server or broad legacy X11 app support
  • you need a shell for non-Linux platforms

Facets

application · maturity active

gui desktop-framework graphics desktop-applications cross-platform operating-systems cpp wayland convergent-shell mauikit qt nitrux desktop-environment linux desktop mobile

1 source

Member repositories

RepositoryRoleHealth v2
Nitrux/maui-shellmain10

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