# linuxmint/cinnamon

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5,301 stars · 826 forks · JavaScript · gpl-2.0

## Links

- GitHub: https://github.com/linuxmint/cinnamon
- awesome-repositories: https://awesome-repositories.com/repository/linuxmint-cinnamon.md

## Description

Cinnamon is a desktop environment interface for Linux operating systems. It provides a visual layout and user interface for managing windows and applications, focusing on desktop workflow management.

The project enables Linux GUI customization, allowing the look and feel of the environment to be modified. It includes a window management system to handle the placement and behavior of application windows within the workspace.

The environment utilizes a JavaScript-based shell and a modular applet architecture for extensibility, while using CSS for component styling. The interface is built with the GTK toolkit and employs the Muffin window manager for compositing and window decorations.

## Tags

### User Interface & Experience

- [Modular Desktop Interfaces](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/user-interface-experience/desktop-workspace-customizers/modular-desktop-interfaces.md) — Provides a modular desktop interface featuring panels, applets, and a traditional layout for Linux operating systems. ([source](https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/gh/linuxmint/cinnamon@master/README.md))
- [GTK Toolkits](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/user-interface-experience/graphical-user-interfaces/gtk-toolkits.md) — Builds the user interface using the GTK toolkit to ensure a consistent look across the desktop.
- [Window Managers](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/user-interface-experience/window-managers.md) — Includes the Muffin window manager to handle window placement, decorations, and compositing effects.
- [CSS Styling](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/user-interface-experience/css-styling.md) — Provides visual styling for the desktop shell and window decorations using cascading stylesheet syntax.
- [Desktop Environment Theming](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/user-interface-experience/desktop-environment-theming.md) — Allows extensive customization of the desktop's look and feel to suit specific visual and functional preferences.

### Operating Systems & Systems Programming

- [Desktop Environments & UI](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/operating-systems-systems-programming/desktop-environment-frameworks/desktop-environment-components/desktop-environments-ui.md) — Manages the visual interface, window layout, and productivity tools within the graphical desktop environment.
- [Desktop Shells](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/operating-systems-systems-programming/desktop-environment-frameworks/desktop-environment-components/desktop-shells.md) — Implements a graphical interface that provides the primary workspace and task management environment for the desktop.
- [Window Management Systems](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/operating-systems-systems-programming/desktop-environment-frameworks/desktop-environment-components/window-management-systems.md) — Implements a system to control the placement, organization, and behavior of application windows.

### Business & Productivity Software

- [Workspace Organizers](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/business-productivity-software/task-workflow-automation/productivity-task-management/productivity-software/desktop-workflow-optimizers/workspace-organizers.md) — Organizes system tasks and application launchers to create a productive and intuitive user experience.

### Software Engineering & Architecture

- [Desktop Applets](https://awesome-repositories.com/f/software-engineering-architecture/modular-extension-architectures/desktop-applets.md) — Features a modular architecture that allows loading independent JavaScript applets into the system panel.