Arch Linux KDE Dotfiles

This repository contains my personal dotfiles for Arch Linux with KDE Plasma desktop environment. These configuration files help create a customized and productive Linux environment.

Screenshots

Contents

• Arch Linux KDE Dotfiles
  • Screenshots
  • Contents
  • Shell Configuration
  • Text Editor Configuration
  • KDE Plasma Configuration
  • Terminal Configuration
  • Installation
  • License
  • Acknowledgments

Shell Configuration

The repository includes a customized .zshrc configuration for Zsh shell with Oh My Zsh:

• Uses the "typewritten" theme
• Includes Git plugin support
• Runs Neofetch on terminal startup
• Includes additional plugins:
  • zsh-syntax-highlighting
  • zsh-autosuggestions
  • zsh-history-substring-search
  • zsh-navigation-tools

Text Editor Configuration

The .nanorc file provides a customized configuration for the Nano text editor:

• Line numbers enabled
• Cursor position display
• Mouse support
• Syntax highlighting for all available languages
• Auto-indentation
• 4-space tabs (spaces instead of tabs)
• Soft wrapping
• Visible Ctrl key mode

KDE Plasma Configuration

The .config directory contains various KDE Plasma configuration files:

• kdeglobals: Global KDE settings
• kwinrc: KWin window manager configuration
• plasmarc: Plasma desktop configuration

Terminal Configuration

The Kitty terminal emulator is configured with:

• Custom theme collection in kitty-themes
• Main configuration in kitty.conf
• Nord color scheme in nord.conf

Installation

To use these dotfiles:

1. Clone this repository:

   git clone https://github.com/yourusername/arch-kde-dotfiles.git

2. Copy or symlink the configuration files to your home directory:

   # Example for creating symlinks
   ln -s $(pwd)/.zshrc ~/.zshrc
   ln -s $(pwd)/.nanorc ~/.nanorc
   ln -s $(pwd)/.config/kitty ~/.config/kitty
   ln -s $(pwd)/.config/kdeglobals ~/.config/kdeglobals
   ln -s $(pwd)/.config/kwinrc ~/.config/kwinrc
   ln -s $(pwd)/.config/plasmarc ~/.config/plasmarc

3. Install required packages:

   # For Zsh configuration
   sudo pacman -S zsh oh-my-zsh zsh-syntax-highlighting zsh-autosuggestions neofetch
   
   # For terminal
   sudo pacman -S kitty
   
   # For text editing
   sudo pacman -S nano

4. Set Zsh as your default shell:

   chsh -s /bin/zsh

License

This project is open source and available under the MIT License.

Acknowledgments

• Oh My Zsh
• Typewritten Theme
• Kitty Terminal
• Nord Theme