Getting started

Denial currently targets Arch Linux on x86-64. It already runs as a complete Wayland session with Xwayland, multi-output, native input, direct screenshots, and portal screen sharing.

Warning

Denial is under active development. Expect interfaces and configuration to evolve, and keep another desktop session available while experimenting.

Install on Arch Linux

Signed first-party packages are published for Arch x86-64. Add the Denial repository by following the current installation guide, then install or update Denial with:

sudo pacman -Syu denial

The repository signing key has fingerprint:

AE4108FA5E91E26BE0EE331E0F5B3AD16E023091

Always compare that value with the current project documentation before trusting the key.

Build from source

The source tree contains two versioned parts: the Rust compositor in compositor/ and the embedded Flutter shell bundle in dart_shell/. The project tool downloads the pinned dependencies, checks prerequisites, builds both parts, and runs their tests.

See the building guide for host dependencies and the exact workflow.

Find your way around

Manual Architecture