Darkbar for Linux

Darken application titlebars based on your preference

Overview

Darkbar is a software tool for Linux that lets you change the color of application titlebars based on what you prefer.

It focuses on customizing window decorations by applying dark or light themes for each app, giving you more control over how your desktop looks.

This app fits perfectly if you want to adjust the appearance of titlebars on your Linux system.

Darkbar works by replacing the default window decorations with the theme you choose.

For each application, you can select from four settings: - None: The application uses its own default decorations - Follow System Theme: The titlebar matches your overall operating system theme - Light: The titlebar uses a light theme variant - Dark: The titlebar uses a dark theme variant The main advantage of Darkbar is that it enhances visual consistency across apps that use traditional window decorations.

By setting dark or light themes individually or following the system style, you ensure a cohesive look on your desktop without manually changing each app.

However, Darkbar only works with applications that use traditional window decorations.

Some apps have their own custom decorations that Darkbar cannot change.

When this happens, those apps will keep their own style, which may limit how uniform your desktop looks.

In summary, Darkbar is a useful tool for Linux users wanting safe, customizable window titlebars.

It supports multiple theme options and helps keep your workspace visually consistent, as long as you mainly use apps with traditional decorations.

Pros

  • Allows customizing window decorations with dark or light themes per application.
  • Supports multiple theme settings including following the system theme or specifying light/dark variants.
  • Enhances visual consistency for applications using traditional decorations.

Cons

  • Only supports applications using traditional window decorations.
  • Applications unaffected by Darkbar retain their own window decorations, limiting uniformity.

Software details

Platform
Linux
Free license
Yes
Project license
GPL-3.0+
Mobile friendly
No
Bug tracker
https://github.com/bluesabre/darkbar/issues
Translate
https://www.transifex.com/bluesabreorg/darkbar

Keywords

Customization Titlebar

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