How to Install the Deepin GTK Theme on Ubuntu: A Step-by-Step Guide?

Introduction to the Deepin GTK Theme

The Deepin GTK theme is a popular choice for those looking to give their Ubuntu desktop a sleek and modern look. It is the default theme for the Deepin Linux distribution and features a flat and minimalistic design with a focus on simplicity and clean lines. In this guide, we’ll show you how to install the Deepin GTK theme on Ubuntu.

Prerequisites for Installing Deepin

Before we get started, there are a few things you’ll need to have in order to install the Deepin GTK theme on Ubuntu. First, you’ll need to make sure you have the Git version control system installed. You can check if you have Git installed by opening a terminal and running the following command:

git –version

If Git is not installed, you can install it by running the following command:

sudo apt-get install git

Installing Deepin from the Terminal

Once you have Git installed, you can use it to clone the Deepin GTK theme repository from GitHub. To do this, open a terminal and enter the following command:

git clone https://github.com/linuxdeepin/deepin-gtk-theme

This will download the Deepin GTK theme files to a folder called “deepin-gtk-theme” in your current working directory. Next, navigate to the “deepin-gtk-theme” directory by running the following command:

cd deepin-gtk-theme

Once you are in the “deepin-gtk-theme” directory, you can install the Deepin GTK theme by running the following command:

./install.sh

This will install the Deepin GTK theme on your system. You can then activate it by going to the “Appearance” settings in your Ubuntu desktop and selecting the Deepin GTK theme from the drop-down menu.

Installing Deepin using a PPA

If you don’t want to install the Deepin GTK theme from the terminal, you can also install it using a PPA (Personal Package Archive). To do this, you’ll first need to add the PPA to your system by running the following command:

sudo add-apt-repository ppa:noobslab/themes

Then, update your package list by running the following command:

sudo apt-get update

Finally, install the Deepin GTK theme by running the following command:

sudo apt-get install deepin-gtk-theme

This will install the Deepin GTK theme on your system and add it to the list of available GTK themes in the “Appearance” settings.

Changing the GTK Theme in Ubuntu

To change the GTK theme in Ubuntu, go to the “Appearance” settings and select the Deepin GTK theme from the drop-down menu. If you don’t see the Deepin GTK theme in the list, you may need to refresh the GTK cache by running the following command in the terminal:

gtk-update-icon-cache -f /usr/share/themes/Deepin

This will update the GTK cache and allow the Deepin GTK theme to show up in the “Appearance” settings.

Final Thoughts

Installing the Deepin GTK theme on Ubuntu is a simple process that can be done either from the terminal or using a PPA. Once you have it installed, you can easily change the GTK theme in Ubuntu by going to the “Appearance” settings and selecting it from the drop-down menu. With its flat and minimalistic design, the Deepin GTK theme is a sleek and modern choice that is sure to give your Ubuntu desktop a fresh new look.