The short version
Crash-safe X11 screen locker built for secure desktop locking.
From the HackerLinks archive
XSecureLock
Crash-safe X11 screen locker built for secure desktop locking.
At a glance:
First seen:2026-05-03
Last seen:2026-05-03
Times seen:1
Website:github.com
Why it caught our attention
A commenter explicitly recommended it as the safer lock tool for custom desktop setups.
Where it surfaced on Hacker News
2026-05-03
Editorial paraphrase
The recommendation cited multiprocess design and avoiding an unprotected desktop if the locker crashes.
Original threadA desktop made for one