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Desktop customization for Bazzite. GTK theme restoration, terminal transparency, and MOTD settings. Use when users need to customize their desktop appearance.

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atrawog/bazzite-ai-plugins

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atrawog/bazzite-ai-plugins

bazzite/skills/desktop/SKILL.md

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January 21, 2026

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Instructions

# Desktop - Bazzite Desktop Customization

## Overview

Desktop appearance customization for Bazzite including GTK themes, terminal transparency, and message of the day settings.

## Quick Reference

| Command | Description |
|---------|-------------|
| `ujust restore-bazzite-breeze-gtk-theme` | Restore Bazzite GTK4 theme |
| `ujust ptyxis-transparency` | Set terminal transparency |
| `ujust toggle-user-motd` | Toggle terminal MOTD |

## GTK Theme

### Restore Bazzite Theme

```bash
# Restore default Bazzite Breeze GTK4 theme
ujust restore-bazzite-breeze-gtk-theme
```

**Restores:**
- Bazzite Breeze GTK4 colors
- Window decorations
- Widget styling
- Default Bazzite appearance

**Use when:**
- Theme got corrupted
- Changed themes and want to revert
- Fresh desktop appearance needed

## Terminal Transparency

### Set Transparency

```bash
# Set Ptyxis terminal transparency (0-1)
ujust ptyxis-transparency 0.8   # 80% opaque
ujust ptyxis-transparency 0.5   # 50% opaque
ujust ptyxis-transparency 1.0   # Fully opaque (no transparency)
ujust ptyxis-transparency 0.0   # Fully transparent
```

**Values:**
- `1.0` = Fully opaque (solid)
- `0.0` = Fully transparent
- `0.8` = Recommended for readability

**Note:** Ptyxis is the default terminal on Bazzite GNOME.

## Message of the Day

### Toggle MOTD

```bash
# Toggle user MOTD display on terminal
ujust toggle-user-motd
```

**MOTD (Message of the Day):**
- Shows system info on terminal open
- Welcome message
- Tips and notifications

**Toggle:**
- Enabled → Disabled
- Disabled → Enabled

## Common Workflows

### Clean Desktop Reset

```bash
# Restore default theme
ujust restore-bazzite-breeze-gtk-theme

# Reset terminal transparency
ujust ptyxis-transparency 1.0
```

### Aesthetic Terminal

```bash
# Light transparency
ujust ptyxis-transparency 0.85

# Enable MOTD for info
ujust toggle-user-motd
```

### Minimal Setup

```bash
# Disable MOTD
ujust toggle-user-motd

# Full opacity
ujust ptyxis-transparency 1.0
```

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