Ignis (widget framework) Alternatives

Ignis (widget framework) is described as 'A widget framework for building desktop shells, written and configurable in Python' and is a desktop customization tool in the os & utilities category. There are more than 50 alternatives to Ignis (widget framework) for a variety of platforms, including Linux, Windows, Mac, Wayland and BSD apps. The best Ignis (widget framework) alternative is Rainmeter, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Ignis (widget framework) are Docking, Wigify, Conky and ViBox.

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  1. gDesklets icon
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    gDesklets is an architecture for "desklets", which are tiny applets sitting on your desktop in a symbiotic relationship of eye candy and usefulness.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • BSD
     
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    BMPanel (bitmap panel) is a lightweight, NETWM compliant panel for X11 Window System, which contains a desktop switcher, taskbar, system tray and clock. The application is inspired by simplicity of fspanel. BMPanel has a modern look and feel, while keeping itself tiny and small.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • BSD
     
  3. MagicMirror² is an open source modular smart mirror platform. Based on the Electron application wrapper and tested (but not limited to) Raspberry Pi single board computers.

    5 MagicMirror² alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Raspbian
    • Raspberry Pi
     
  4. If you're looking for a fun way to stay in touch with your friends and family, you should check out the iOS interactive Love & Noteit widget app. It's super easy to use and fits on your iPhone home screen.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • iPhone
     
  5.  Like

    Feature-Complete Bar for DWL.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Wayland
    • Linux
     
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    Root Bar is a bar for wlroots based wayland compositors such as sway and was designed to address the lack of good bars for wayland.

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Wayland
     
  7. i3status-rs is a feature-rich and resource-friendly replacement for i3status, written in pure Rust. It provides a way to display "blocks" of system information (time, battery status, volume, etc) on bars that support the i3bar protocol.

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • i3
    • Linux
     
  8. Real-time system monitor for desktop corner.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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