Lighting fast Desktop Environment for Linux and BSD
PlexyDesk is a GPU accelerated display server stack with support for X11 and Wayland applications.
One stack for dedicated devices and daily desktops
Use the same rendering, input, and shell foundations for embedded products, kiosks, and full desktop sessions.
PlexyDesk couples a bare-metal compositor core with adaptable shell experiences, so teams can ship polished displays without maintaining separate stacks for products and workstations.
Super Key
Designed for focused UIs and full workspaces
Compose streamlined embedded interfaces or spread work across as many workspaces as your desktop needs.
Physics-driven window management, predictable rendering, and direct hardware access keep the stack responsive whether it is powering a single-purpose appliance or a multi-monitor developer setup.
Built for Open Display Systems
An open-source display server stack for embedded products and desktop environments, with support for X11 and Wayland.
Open-Source Core
A purpose-built compositor stack developed in the open, ready to inspect, extend, and integrate.
Performance First
Direct DRM/KMS control, low-latency input, and efficient rendering keep both embedded hardware and desktop GPUs responsive.
Clear Integration Surface
A cohesive protocol and documented APIs for apps, shells, and compatibility bridges.
Embedded & Desktop Ready
Build custom shells, kiosks, and full desktop workflows on the same foundation.
Reliable Deployments
Designed for long-running sessions, predictable releases, and resource-aware environments.
X11 & Wayland Support
Run Wayland-native clients and integrate X11 applications through the compatibility stack without rethinking your whole software base.
Why PlexyDesk?
Modern products need an open display stack that works across devices, shells, and application ecosystems.
One Core, Many Form Factors
Embedded devices and desktops often diverge early. PlexyDesk keeps rendering, input, and shell building blocks in one reusable stack.
Wayland Interoperability
Wayland clients are an essential part of today's Linux app ecosystem, so PlexyDesk treats bridge support as a first-class requirement.
X11 Continuity
X11 software still matters for tooling, utilities, and legacy workflows. Compatibility stays in scope instead of being treated as an afterthought.
Open Collaboration
An open-source roadmap lets contributors, integrators, and product teams improve shared infrastructure together.
Built in the Open
27 years in open source graphics, desktop, and systems development.
PlexyDesk brings that experience into a community-friendly display server stack for experiments, products, and daily work. The goal is simple: ship a modern rendering and shell foundation that people can study, contribute to, and deploy.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is PlexyDesk open source?
Yes. The project is developed in the open, with public source code, documentation, and issue tracking. Contributions, reviews, and downstream integrations are all part of the workflow.
What platforms will be supported?
Linux is the primary target. The stack is designed for both embedded devices and full desktop systems, from focused appliances to multi-monitor workstations.
What does X11 and Wayland support mean?
PlexyDesk can host Wayland-native clients and provides compatibility paths for X11 applications, so teams can modernize incrementally instead of replacing their app stack all at once.
How can I get involved?
Start with the source tree, developer docs, and issue tracker. You can contribute code, docs, testing, packaging, or sponsor ongoing work.
Build on an open display stack
Explore the source, follow development, and help shape embedded and desktop display infrastructure.
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