Documentation Index
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Overview
The Kite global theme is the flagship theme of Klassy, designed to be pragmatic for long-term everyday use. It applies several components together:- Window Decoration
- Application Style
- Color Scheme
- Plasma Style
- Icons
Kite is the result of evolving the original Breeze theme to be more polished and usable, with influences from the original Breeze design, the “Blue Ocean” refresh, and the original KDE 1. A kite floats in the breeze!
Applying the Theme
To apply the Kite global theme:- Go to System Settings → Colors & Themes → Global Theme
- Select one of the Kite variants
- Click Apply
Theme Variants
Kite comes in four main variants:- Left Panel Dark
- Left Panel Light
- Bottom Panel Dark
- Bottom Panel Light
Kite Dark - Left PanelRecommended for 16:9 laptops, this variant places the panel on the left side of the screen with a dark color scheme.
Best for:
Best for:- Widescreen laptops (16:9 aspect ratio)
- Maximizing vertical space
- Users who prefer dark themes
Design Philosophy
The Kite theme follows these core principles:Pragmatic Design
Kite is designed for long-term everyday use, not for instant social media appeal. Every design decision prioritizes usability and polish.Visual Refinement
- Integrated Rounded Rectangles: Default buttons feature translucent outlined accent colors with a large clickable area
- Accent Colors: Complements the Plasma “Blue Ocean” design refresh and system accent color feature
- Consistent Iconography: Icons match across window decorations, context menus, and GTK applications
Customization Without Compromise
While Kite provides sensible defaults, it’s fully customizable through Klassy Settings. You can adjust:- Button shapes, sizes, and colors
- Titlebar opacity and spacing
- Window corner radius
- Animation speeds
- And much more
Switching Between Light and Dark
After initially applying the Kite global theme, you can easily switch between light and dark modes:- Click the Quick Settings icon in the system tray
- Use the Light/Dark selector
- Or configure automatic switching based on time of day in System Settings → Colors & Themes
The light/dark switcher will work correctly only after you’ve applied the full global theme at least once through System Settings.
Components Applied
When you apply a Kite global theme, the following components are configured:| Component | What It Does |
|---|---|
| Window Decoration | Sets titlebar appearance, button styles, and window borders |
| Application Style | Ensures consistent styling in dockable panels, MDI applications, and tabs |
| Color Scheme | Applies the base light or dark color palette |
| Plasma Style | Styles Plasma desktop elements like panels and widgets |
| Icon Theme | Provides consistent iconography across the desktop |
Next Steps
Explore Presets
Try bundled presets for quick style changes
Customize Buttons
Fine-tune button appearance and behavior
Window Decorations
Adjust titlebar and window styling
Animations
Configure animation speeds and effects