Eww
5.8#21 in desktop widget softwareFree planFree planLinux
VisitEww vs Nexus
What both publish
| Fact | Eww | Nexus |
|---|---|---|
| Integrations | The documentation gives examples of using xprop to track the focused desktop and playerctl to monitor the currently playing song. | The app lists support across RGB tools including Corsair iCUE, ASUS Aura Sync, MSI Mystic Light, and Lian Li L-Connect, plus tools such as FanControl and Elgato Stream Deck; compatibility depends on device model. |
| Purpose | Eww is a standalone widget system written in Rust for creating custom widgets in any window manager. | Nexus combines PC hardware monitoring, fan and pump control, and RGB lighting in one app. |
Eww plans
- FreeFree
Nexus plans
- FreeFree
Pick Eww if…
Eww suits Linux users who want to define and style their own desktop widgets, such as bars and dashboards. It is also relevant to people comfortable building software with Rust, Cargo, and its required libraries.
Pick Nexus if…
Nexus suits PC owners who want hardware readings, fan or pump control, and RGB management in one app. Its supported operating systems and the user's specific hardware model matter.