Question 1

How do I install the Chili login theme on KDE Plasma?

Accepted Answer

Install via System Settings under Login Screen > Get New Theme if sddm-kcm is installed, or manually extract the tar archive to /usr/share/sddm/themes and edit the SDDM config file to set Current=plasma-chili, as detailed in the README.

Question 2

Chili theme vs Breeze theme: which is better for SDDM?

Accepted Answer

Chili offers a cleaner, more modern design with extensive customization options like blur control and PNG avatar support, while Breeze is the default KDE theme with a traditional look. Chili is ideal for users wanting a streamlined interface and detailed theming.

Question 3

How to change the background image in Chili login theme?

Accepted Answer

Edit the theme.conf file and set the Background path relative to the themes directory, e.g., to 'components/artwork/background.jpg'. Ensure the image file is placed in the correct location within the theme folder.

Question 4

Why are there grey pixels around my avatar in Chili theme?

Accepted Answer

This is caused by anti-aliasing in the opacity mask. You can change the mask's fill color in mask.svg or use a PNG with transparency by setting UsePngInsteadOfMask=true in the config file, as mentioned in the README.

Question 5

Is Chili login theme compatible with KDE Plasma 6?

Accepted Answer

Chili is currently designed for KDE Plasma 5, and compatibility with Plasma 6 is not guaranteed. Check the project's GitHub page for updates, as future versions may require adjustments or may not be supported.

Question 6

How to disable blur in Chili login screen?

Accepted Answer

In the theme.conf file, set Blur=false to completely disable the blur effect. Alternatively, adjust RecursiveBlurLoops and RecursiveBlurRadius to fine-tune the intensity, as explained in the customization section.

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