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Mir v2.22.2-641-g2b7e3ac32c documentation
Mir v2.22.2-641-g2b7e3ac32c 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
    • Graphics Driver Quriks
    • 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
    • Reference
      • Mir configuration options
  • 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 guides cover the key aspects of developing a Wayland compositor with Mir.

Using the Features of Mir¶

  • How to integrate a custom Wayland protocol

  • How to specify start up applications

  • How to handle user input

  • Specifying CSD/SSD Preference

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Last updated on Sep 27, 2025
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  • How-to guides
    • Using the Features of Mir