The beloved classic — a futuristic KDE 4 Plasma theme, inspired by Ghost in the Shell, perfectly preserved here for future generations to behold.
All joking aside, it’s genuinely humbling to see how many people have kept the spirit of Ghost alive over the years. To everyone who modified, shared, or just enjoyed using it — thank you.
The following was compiled with the help of ChatGPT5.
These are community-made derivatives, ports, and showcases connected to the Ghost KDE theme.
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- Ghost (Plasma theme) — original release on KDE Store
- Ghost:Legacy (v1.x series) — earlier branch for KDE 4.4.x
- Ghost (Aurorae window decoration) — matching Aurorae deco
- Ghost Color Scheme (KDE) — palette for KDE color settings
- Green Chamaleon — theme “based on the Ghost theme created by jmtodaro”
- Ghost-light (half-dark variant) — community tweak of the Ghost palette
- Ghost (Yakuake skin) — Yakuake terminal skin styled to match Ghost
- Ghost Color Scheme for Konsole — Konsole profile using the Ghost palette
- FlatGhost (DeKorator)
- FlatGhost (Yakuake)
- FlatGhost Black (Yakuake)
- “Ghost in the Shell” Desktop Pack — pack listing Ghost Plasma theme and Ghost color scheme among components
- Reddit: “KDE Gray Ghost” — Plasma 5.8 setup with Ghost
- Reddit: “Ghost in the Shell / Tron setup” — themed Plasma setup using Ghost
- Reddit: “A Tale of Two Desktops (Ghost Theme Based)” — community showcase
- Kali Linux KDE + Ghost (Dailymotion) — tutorial video explicitly crediting Ghost
- Kali Linux – KDE Plasma Ghost Theme (YouTube) — video demo/tutorial featuring Ghost
The Ghost theme has appeared in various community media and showcases:
- Featured in Kali Linux tutorials and demos as a KDE theme
- Highlighted in Linux blogs and customization guides alongside Oxygen, Bespin, and Caledonia
- Frequently included in theme roundups on forums and community sites
- Popular in Reddit r/unixporn for clean, dark desktop setups
- Appeared in YouTube theme showcases and “Best KDE Plasma Themes” compilations
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