Create a STUNNING Linux Desktop in Minutes with Catppuccin Theme

✨ Witness the beauty of my Catppuccin-themed Linux desktop in this quick #Shorts video!

🎨 Featuring:

Catppuccin GTK & Icon Themes

📋 Conky for system stats

🧭 Plank Dock for Mac-like vibes

🔍 Ulauncher for fast app search

Perfect for Linux users who love eye candy and productivity!
Here's how to install and set up each of these in *Linux Mint* using terminal commands, along with tips and tweaks to match your theme and functionality goals:

---

🎨 *Catppuccin GTK & Icon Themes*

🔧 Prerequisites:

```bash
sudo apt install git gnome-themes-extra sassc
```

✅ Install GTK Theme:

```bash
git clone https://github.com/catppuccin/gtk.git ~/catppuccin-gtk
cd ~/catppuccin-gtk
bash install.sh
```

*Interactive script* lets you choose:

Flavor: `mocha`, `macchiato`, `latte`, `frappe`
Accent color
Apply to: `gtk`, `gnome-shell`, etc.

Or use a one-liner for preset (e.g., Mocha for Cinnamon):

```bash
bash install.sh --flavor mocha --target cinnamon
```

✅ Install Icon Theme:

```bash
git clone https://github.com/catppuccin/catppuc... ~/catppuccin-icons
cd ~/catppuccin-icons
bash install.sh
```

*Apply the theme:*

Launch *Themes* from Mint Menu
Set *Icons* and *Controls* to `Catppuccin-Mocha` (or your chosen flavor)

---

📋 *Conky for System Stats*

🔧 Install Conky:

```bash
sudo apt update
sudo apt install conky-all
```

✅ Add a theme (e.g., Catppuccin Conky or Celaeno):

```bash
mkdir -p ~/.config/conky
cd ~/.config/conky
git clone https://github.com/username/your-pref...
```

Or try a community one:

```bash
git clone https://github.com/xyl0n/Celaeno-Conk... ~/.config/conky/celaeno
```

🖥️ Start Conky:

```bash
conky -c ~/.config/conky/celaeno/celaeno.conf &
```

➕ Auto-start at boot:

Add this to **Startup Applications**:

```bash
conky -c ~/.config/conky/celaeno/celaeno.conf
```

---

🧭 *Plank Dock*

🔧 Install:

```bash
sudo apt update
sudo apt install plank
```

🛠️ Customize:

Launch:

```bash
plank &
```

Then:

Right-click near the edge → Preferences
Adjust theme, icon size, position, etc.

➕ Auto-start at boot:

```bash
mkdir -p ~/.config/autostart
cp /usr/share/applications/plank.desktop ~/.config/autostart/
```

🎨 Theming Plank:

Use themes from:

```bash
~/.local/share/plank/themes/
```

Or apply Catppuccin-style dock themes (you may need to manually copy downloaded themes into above folder).

---

🔍 *Ulauncher for Fast App Search*

🔧 Install (from PPA):

```bash
sudo add-apt-repository ppa:agornostal/ulauncher
sudo apt update
sudo apt install ulauncher
```

If PPA fails or you're on Mint 21+, install via `.deb`:

✅ Manual Install:

```bash
wget https://github.com/Ulauncher/Ulaunche...
sudo apt install ./ulauncher_*.deb
```

▶️ Launch:

```bash
ulauncher &
```

🧩 Extensions and Themes:

Go to `https://ext.ulauncher.io/`
You can apply Catppuccin theme manually via CSS or community themes.

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