Active - Alpha Wayland Started 2026 Floating, Overview ยท Desktop / Shell Starling ST Developed byStarling contributors Project website Source code Share Status Active - Alpha Type Desktop + Shell Paradigm Floating, Overview Server Wayland Written in Swift, C GPU Yes Overview About Starling 01 Notable features New Swift-native Linux desktop combining compositor,shell,panels,launcher,and settings in one memory-safe codebase.