A scalable vector icon pack for desktop environments, inspired by macOS and Material Design.
La Capitaine is an open-source icon pack designed for desktop environments, offering a modern visual style inspired by macOS and Material Design. It solves the problem of inconsistent or outdated system icons by providing a cohesive, scalable set that integrates well across different Linux distributions and desktop setups. All icons are vector-based, ensuring they look sharp at any size.
Linux desktop users, system administrators, and open-source enthusiasts who want a polished, consistent icon theme for their desktop environment, particularly those using GTK-based desktops like GNOME or XFCE.
Developers choose La Capitaine for its active maintenance, scalable SVG icons, and seamless integration with various desktop environments. Its dual licensing (MIT/GPLv3) and community-driven development make it a flexible and trustworthy alternative to proprietary icon sets.
La Capitaine is an icon pack designed to integrate with most desktop environments. The set of icons takes inspiration from the latest iterations of macOS and Google's Material Design.
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All icons are SVG-based, ensuring crisp appearance at any resolution or screen size, as emphasized in the README.
Works with most desktop environments and includes a configuration script for optimal setup, detailed in the configuration section.
Regularly updated with new icons and revisions; the README encourages git pulls to stay current.
Accepts icon requests and contributions via a structured wiki process, fostering ongoing improvements.
Requires running a configuration script to adapt to dark GTK+ themes, as it doesn't ship with separate variants to minimize size.
Installation relies on git cloning or package managers like AUR or dnf, which may be less user-friendly for those accustomed to GUI tools.
The roadmap lists missing icons like alternative file-browser icons, indicating gaps that users might encounter.