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Mir v2.22.0-537-gb9b388b67e documentation
Mir v2.22.0-537-gb9b388b67e documentation
  • Tutorials
    • Getting started with Mir
    • Write your first Wayland compositor
  • How-to guides
    • How to handle keyboard input
    • How to integrate a custom Wayland protocol
    • How to specify startup applications
    • Specifying CSD/SSD preference
  • Explanation
    • Accessibility methods
    • User libraries
    • Using Mir to build a desktop environment
    • Energy efficiency
    • Performance
    • Platform support
    • Security
    • Window positions under Wayland
  • Reference
    • Mir C++ API documentation
    • Compositors built with Mir
    • Introducing the Miral API
    • Linux kernel requirements for Mir
  • Configuring Mir
    • How-to guides
      • How to calibrate a touchscreen device
      • How to enable remote desktop
      • How to enable screencasting
      • How to use on-screen keyboards
    • Explanation
      • Mir component reports
  • Contributing to Mir
    • How-to guides
      • How to debug Mir snaps
      • How to enable gpu-2404 on a device
      • Getting involved in Mir
      • How to test Mir for a release
      • How to update symbols map files
      • Using checkbox-mir to validate your snap graphical environment
    • Explanation
      • Architecture
      • Input Platform APIs
      • Libraries
    • Reference
      • Mir continuous integration
      • Mir C++ style guide
      • A brief guide for versioning symbols in the Mir DSOs
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How-to guides¶

These how-to guides cover the key aspects of configuring Mir based compositors as an end-user.

Configuring Mir¶

  • Calibrating a touchscreen device

  • Enable remote desktop

  • Use on-screen keyboards

  • Enable screencasting

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Last updated on Sep 18, 2025
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    • Configuring Mir