Product Direction

VWM Major Version
Roadmap

This page tracks major goals across versions. Items can move as priorities change, but this is the current direction for Window Manager.

Timeline

Major version goals

Focus areas by release generation.

v1.x

Stability & Ecosystem

Polish core behavior, reduce edge-case glitches, and improve onboarding/documentation.

  • Fix edge cases in resize + drag reorder behavior
  • Improve standalone binary parity with addon mode
  • Expand docs with troubleshooting and recipes
  • Add migration notes for config changes
In Progress
v2.x

Workflow Power Features

Introduce advanced controls for power users and multi-monitor heavy setups.

  • Named workspaces and layout presets
  • Per-monitor profile switching
  • Expanded IPC commands and event hooks
  • Optional keybind-focused control layer
Planned
v3.x

Automation & Intelligence

Smarter placement and automation rules tuned for specific app workflows.

  • Rule-based initial placement by app/title/class
  • Session-aware restore of monitor/layout state
  • Profile-driven behavior packs for work/gaming/streaming
  • Telemetry-free local usage insights for tuning
Exploration
Release Policy

How this roadmap is used

Roadmap items are directional commitments, not hard dates.

LabelMeaning
In ProgressActively being worked on in current cycle
PlannedAccepted and scoped for a future major/minor release
ExplorationResearch stage, can change significantly before implementation
Contributions welcome: if you want to influence priorities, open a discussion or issue with your workflow pain points. Real usage feedback is the biggest driver for roadmap order.