trunkmaster/nextspace
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NeXTSTEP-like desktop environment for Linux observed · 2026-10-01
Health v2 · maintenance only
57/100
- Activity 76
- Release rhythm 8
- Longevity 100
How is this computed?
round(0.45*activity + 0.35*rhythm + 0.20*longevity); archived -> min(score, 10) — computed 2026-10-21. Adoption (stars, forks) is never an input.
- gap_med: n/a
- age_days: 3644
- days_rel: n/a
- days_push: 146
- n_releases_24m: 0
Adoption not part of the score
2107 stars · 85 forks observed · 2026-10-01
What it is AI-extracted, prompt v1, taxonomy v1, 2026-08-30, confidence not recorded
NEXTSPACE is a NeXTSTEP-like desktop environment for Linux built on GNUstep and WindowMaker, following the OpenStep User Interface Guidelines. It bundles core applications such as Login, Workspace, and Preferences to recreate the classic NeXT OS look and feel.
Use cases
- recreate the NeXTSTEP desktop experience on Linux
- run a retro OpenStep-style window manager and workspace
- develop GNUstep applications with a consistent NeXT-like UI
- set up a lightweight, distraction-free Linux desktop
- explore classic NeXT UI design principles
- build a login/workspace/preferences desktop stack on RPM-based distros
When to choose
- you want an authentic NeXTSTEP look and feel on Linux
- you prefer a fast, minimal, gray 'boring' UI over modern visual effects
- you develop or run GNUstep/Objective-C applications
- you use Fedora, CentOS Stream, Rocky, or Alma Linux
When to avoid
- you want a modern desktop with animations, transparency, and flat design
- you need a GNOME/KDE/macOS-like paradigm
- you run non-RPM distributions and need guaranteed official support
- you need a mainstream desktop with broad third-party app support
Facets
application · maturity active
gui desktop-framework ui-components desktop-applications operating-systems cross-platform nextstep gnustep windowmaker objective-c openstep retro-ui desktop-environment windowing linux
2 sources
- readme: https://github.com/trunkmaster/nextspace · fetched 2026-10-01 · 42f8367d6585
- homepage: https://trunkmaster.github.io · fetched 2026-08-29 · 29c20f703ebe
Member repositories
| Repository | Role | Health v2 |
|---|---|---|
| trunkmaster/nextspace | main | 57 |
For agents
markdown · JSON · MCP: product_card(name="trunkmaster/nextspace")
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