Kwin (KDE Window Manager) is part of the KDE Plasma desktop environment. To get Kwin using Git, you can clone the repository from KDE's GitLab. Here’s how you can do it:
1. **Install Git**: If you don't have Git installed, you can install it using your package manager. For example:
- On Debian/Ubuntu: `sudo apt-get install git`
- On Fedora: `sudo dnf install git`
- On Arch: `sudo pacman -S git`
2. **Clone the Kwin repository**:
Open your terminal and run the following command:
```bash
git clone https://invent.kde.org/plasma/kwin.git
```
3. **Navigate to the Kwin directory**:
```bash
cd kwin
```
4. **Build and install Kwin**:
- Make sure you have the necessary dependencies installed. You might need development libraries and tools specific to your distribution.
- Follow the instructions in the `README.md` or `INSTALL.md` file within the Kwin repository for detailed build instructions.
Here’s a general outline of the build process:
```bash
mkdir build
cd build
cmake ..
make
sudo make install
```
This is a simplified guide. For more detailed instructions, refer to the official KDE documentation or the specific instructions in the Kwin repository.
