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 themes
theme_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.

SEE ALSO

plasma-apply-colorscheme(1), plasma-apply-lookandfeel(1)