plasma-apply-desktoptheme
Apply KDE Plasma desktop themes
TLDR
Apply a Plasma desktop theme by name
$ plasma-apply-desktoptheme [default]
List available desktop themes$ plasma-apply-desktoptheme --list-themes
Show help$ plasma-apply-desktoptheme --help
SYNOPSIS
plasma-apply-desktoptheme [--list-themes] [themename_]
DESCRIPTION
plasma-apply-desktoptheme changes the Plasma desktop theme from the command line. Desktop themes control the appearance of panels, widgets, and other Plasma-specific UI elements.The tool allows automated theme switching, useful for day/night themes or scripted desktop customization.
PARAMETERS
--list-themes
List all available desktop themestheme_name
Name of desktop theme to apply--help
Display help information
INSTALL
sudo apt install plasma-workspace
sudo dnf install plasma-workspace
sudo pacman -S plasma-workspace
sudo apk add plasma-workspace
CAVEATS
Requires running Plasma session. Desktop themes are separate from color schemes and icon themes. Changes apply immediately to Plasma components.
HISTORY
plasma-apply-desktoptheme is part of KDE Plasma Workspace, enabling command-line theming control as part of KDE's comprehensive appearance customization tools.