We just released FVWM Perl to Python Converter — convert legacy fvwm perl configuration scripts to modern python modules.

What it does

This tool automatically translates FvwmTabs Perl scripts into Python code, preserving window manager logic. It’s for FVWM users and sysadmins who want to maintain their custom setups without Perl dependencies. The key benefit is future-proofing your desktop configuration with a clean Python codebase.

Features

  • Parses FvwmTabs Perl syntax and translates core functions
  • Generates Python classes for FVWM modules and menu definitions
  • Preserves comments and original structure where possible
  • Outputs runnable Python 3 code with standard library imports
  • Includes a validation mode to check translation accuracy

Usage

fvwm_converter --input ~/.fvwm/FvwmTabs.pl --output ~/.fvwm/fvwmtabs.py

Get it

Download FVWM Perl to Python Converter for $29 →

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