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waylock

isaacfreund.com·Infrastructure

waylock is an open-source, minimal screenlocker for Wayland compositors, implementing the ext-session-lock-v1 protocol. It provides secure session locking with configurable color feedback and readiness notifications, targeting Linux users seeking a lightweight solution.

Open SourceISC
CLILinuxSelf-hosted
W
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Visit isaacfreund.com↗
⭐457
stars
🍴22
forks
✓5
features
📅2019
since

Overview

5 features

In the Other infrastructure space, waylock takes a focused approach. It focuses on providing a simple and robust screen locking solution for Wayland compositors on Linux. It is built as an open-source project for linux users. waylock is open source under the ISC license. waylock is available on the command line and Linux, and it can be self-hosted.

Behind waylock is Isaac Freund, and the product first shipped in 2019. Development happens publicly on GitHub with 457 stars and 4 commits in the last 90 days. Key capabilities include screen locking, wayland support, and color feedback.

  • ✓Screen locking
  • ✓Wayland support
  • ✓Color feedback
  • ✓Configurable colors
  • ✓Readiness notification

Tags

waylandscreenlockerlinux-securityminimalistsession-lock

AI capabilities

Weights: Open

Built with & integrations

Runs on
CLILinuxSelf-hosted

Trust & compliance

LicenseISC
Verified signals
✓ HTTPS✓ Open Source✓ Free tier✓ GitHub · ★ 457✓ Active maintenance

Recent events

Latest indexed changes and source events

  1. IndexedJun 26, 3:20 AM

    Listing verified by the PulseGate indexer

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Frequently asked questions about waylock

What does waylock do?
Waylock focuses on providing a simple and robust screen locking solution for Wayland compositors on Linux. It is catalogued under Other infrastructure on PulseGate.
Who is waylock for?
waylock is an open-source project built for linux users.
Is waylock free?
Yes — waylock is open source under the ISC license and free to use.
What platforms does waylock run on?
waylock runs on the command line and Linux. It can also be self-hosted.
Is waylock still maintained?
PulseGate's automated liveness checks currently classify waylock as active. The GitHub repository shows 4 commits in the last 90 days.
What are alternatives to waylock?
Similar tools tracked by PulseGate include bluelock, Lockpaw, and Lockpicker.bluelockLockpawLockpicker
Who makes waylock?
waylock is developed by Isaac Freund.
When did waylock launch?
waylock first shipped in 2019.

At a glance

Pricing
Open Source
Platforms
Cli
Languages
English
Open source
Yes · ★ 457
License
ISC
First seen
Jun 6, 2023
Activity
🟢 Active
Status
🟢 Active
Built for
linux users
Model
Open source
Solves
Providing a simple and robust screen locking solution for Wayland compositors on Linux.

Developer

Isaac Freund
Team
↗ GitHub

Open source

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⭐ Stars
457
🍴 Forks
22
Open issues
1
Last commit
2mo ago
Commits 90d
4
Contributors
10
Authorship
Team
Default branch
master
Latest release
v0.6.4 · 3y ago

Live coverage

Confidence
High · 96
Indexed
Jun 26, 2026
Lifecycle
Alive
Activity
Active
First seen
Jun 2023
Last seen
3w ago
Identity audit (9)
Entity ID
cmqud7jk6010kt60e9dad24tc
Slug
waylock-isaacfreund-com
Verification state
Indexed for public listing
Claim / listing state
Unclaimed · listed: yes
Index status
Included in index
Latest evidence snapshot
Jun 26, 2026
Timeline basis
Indexed-at chronology (no inferred launch/funding milestones).
Last updated
Jul 11, 2026
Canonical URL
https://isaacfreund.com/software/waylock

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