https://github.com/realkarthiknair/replicating-my-linux-desktop-setup
https://github.com/realkarthiknair/replicating-my-linux-desktop-setup
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- Host: GitHub
- URL: https://github.com/realkarthiknair/replicating-my-linux-desktop-setup
- Owner: realKarthikNair
- Created: 2024-02-11T18:44:39.000Z (over 1 year ago)
- Default Branch: main
- Last Pushed: 2024-03-31T18:44:02.000Z (over 1 year ago)
- Last Synced: 2025-04-23T19:17:30.319Z (6 months ago)
- Language: Python
- Size: 89.4 MB
- Stars: 3
- Watchers: 1
- Forks: 1
- Open Issues: 0
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- Readme: README.md
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README
# replicating-my-linux-desktop-setup
### Pre-requisites
- I am running Fedora 39 on Gnome 45.3 but you should theoretically be able to replicate this on any Linux distribution with Gnome 40 or later.
### Wallpaper
[Here it is](./1515250514_1.jpg)
upscale if needed
### My icon theme
```bash
sudo dnf install papirus-icon-theme
```
Use gnome-tweaks to change the icon theme to 'Papirus-Dark'
```bash
sudo dnf install gnome-tweaks
```
### Fonts I use
These fonts are usually included with most Linux distributions. If not, you can install them using the package manager of your distribution.
Other than this, I use the 0xProtoNerdFonts a lot, I've included them [fonts](/fonts/) directory. I am a fan of the MonoLisa font too. It's paid but you can easily find it on the internet. Else, text me, I'll send it to you.
Pro Tip: If any font is unavailable, you can download the ttf file from the internet and place it in the ~/.fonts directory (/home/yourusername/.fonts). Then run the following command to update the font cache.
```bash
fc-cache -f -v
```
### Those Desktop Widgets....
1. Install this extension. We are going to make the widgets using this extension.
https://extensions.gnome.org/extension/5156/desktop-clock/
2. Open the extension settings and click on 'Add Widget'.
[addwidget.webm](https://github.com/realKarthikNair/replicating-my-linux-desktop-setup/assets/78267371/42783d79-2648-4d3a-a2aa-87b70bf8bd54)
3. Add a Digital Clock widget and follow these
Create elements as shown
[firstwidget.webm](https://github.com/realKarthikNair/replicating-my-linux-desktop-setup/assets/78267371/42c4086b-e838-4cb0-a208-9e07cde6c593)
Now place the scripts i wrote: [age.py](/scripts/age.py) and [yearprogress.py](/scripts/yearprogress.py) in your home directory
Make sure to change the DOB in age.py to your own (line 17)
4. For weather widget create a Custom Widget and follow these
[weather.webm](https://github.com/realKarthikNair/replicating-my-linux-desktop-setup/assets/78267371/0b44e349-649a-4c09-ab46-36b14ccbc98d)
Now place [weather.py](/scripts/weather.py) in your home directory. (writing this script was fun)
Make sure to get API keys from openweathermap and apiip.net and put them in line 104 and 107 of weather.py.
### Extensions
1. Vitals : gives you a system monitor in the top bar.
https://extensions.gnome.org/extension/1460/vitals/
You can customize the appearance of the system monitor by clicking on the settings icon within the extension.
[Screencast from 2024-02-11 23-52-45.webm](https://github.com/realKarthikNair/replicating-my-linux-desktop-setup/assets/78267371/46915d6c-88aa-4bca-adfc-9ce6f217c6fe)
2. Net Speed Simplified : gives you a network speed monitor in the top bar.
https://extensions.gnome.org/extension/3724/net-speed-simplified/
You can customize it too.
[netspeedconfig.webm](https://github.com/realKarthikNair/replicating-my-linux-desktop-setup/assets/78267371/f2f6e33c-b9b5-4bcc-b7b2-61befbfd6e69)
3. Clipboard History : gives you a clipboard history manager.
https://extensions.gnome.org/extension/4839/clipboard-history/
You can configure the number of items to keep in the clipboard history.
4. Systemd Manager : does exactly what the name suggests.
https://extensions.gnome.org/extension/4174/systemd-manager/
5. GSConnect : integrates your Android phone with your desktop in a sorcery-like manner.
You can control your computer from your phone, send and recieve files, deploy a one tap ftp server, and even run commands within the local wi-fi network. No more wires.
https://extensions.gnome.org/extension/1319/gsconnect/
6. Dash to Dock : gives you a dock, a pretty one
https://extensions.gnome.org/extension/307/dash-to-dock/
You can configure it as much as you want. Here is my configuration.
[dock.webm](https://github.com/realKarthikNair/replicating-my-linux-desktop-setup/assets/78267371/e3636738-4157-4803-99ed-5881d7565ec9)
7. There are more I use but the above are the most important ones. Here is the whole list
[extensions.webm](https://github.com/realKarthikNair/replicating-my-linux-desktop-setup/assets/78267371/63ea547a-95e4-48f1-818a-1477d34e7b8c)