X.Org Server: Master Branch Closed, Development Moves to ‘Main’

The X.Org Server project has officially closed its “master” Git branch, transitioning all recent development to a newly designated “main” branch, a move completed earlier today. The change, initially discussed in January, represents a significant restructuring of the codebase and a selective rollback to a cleaner state. The transition involved not simply renaming the primary development branch, but also a curated selection of patches applied over the preceding two years. Developers have effectively reset the foundation of the project to a state resembling that of 2024, then re-integrated only those contributions deemed acceptable. Patches previously accumulated on the “master” branch that were later reverted or considered questionable have been excluded from the new “main” branch. This action follows a period of internal review and reorganization within the X.Org Server project. The “master” branch is now considered superseded, with all future development focused on the “main” branch, which is publicly accessible. The move coincides with other developments in the broader desktop environment landscape. KDE Plasma 5.27 was released recently, featuring improved Wayland support, KWin tiling capabilities, and a multi-monitor overhaul. While not directly related to the X.Org Server restructuring, the release of the new KDE Plasma version highlights ongoing efforts to modernize and enhance the desktop experience for Linux users.