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A Wayland Compositor in Minecraft

This mod for Minecraft: Java Edition adds a fully functional Wayland Compositor, allowing users to launch applications and manage windows within the game world. It supports features like drag-and-drop data transfer between windows and pinning a video player to the HUD. The mod is licensed under GPL-3.0-or-later and is only compatible with Linux, not MacOS or Windows.

read1 min views23 publishedMay 20, 2026

Compatibility Minecraft: Java Edition 26.1.2 Platforms Supported environments Client-side Links Creators Details Licensed GPL-3.0-or-later Published 3 days ago This mod adds the functionality of an entire fully featured Wayland Compositor in Minecraft! Launch apps and open windows completely within your Minecraft world. Drag and drop data from one window to another. Pin a video player to your hud. The choice is yours. IMPORTANT: This mod only runs under Linux! MacOS or Windows are not supported.

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