Prerequisites<\/h2>\n\n- Linux-based system<\/li>\n
- Terminal access<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
A user account with sudo privileges.<\/p>\n
Note:<\/strong> The commands in this tutorial are executed on the Ubuntu 20.04 system. All the methods in the tutorial are valid for any Linux-based system.<\/p>\nInstall GNOME Tweaks<\/h2>\n
We recommend that you install the Tweaks <\/strong>tool before installing the GNOME shell so you can see and manage your GNOME extensions in one place.<\/p>\nYou can install Tweaks <\/strong>from the software center or by typing the following command in your terminal.<\/p>\nsudo apt install gnome-tweaks<\/pre>\n![](\"http:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/word-image-77.png\")
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Install and Use GNOME Extensions from the Linux Package<\/h2>\n
Linux comes with a basic installation package with several built-in compatible extensions. If you are looking for minimal installation, you can simply use the built-in extensions to improve your desktop performance.<\/p>\n
You can install the GNOME Extension Package with the following command.<\/p>\n
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Now, reboot your system. Once you have rebooted your system, you can see the available extensions in the Tweaks tool under the Extensions tab.<\/p>\n
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<\/strong><\/p>\nYou can enable any extension from here to use them in your system. Once you have enabled them, you can see the gear icon next to them. You can use this icon for further customization (if any is available).<\/p>\n
Install and Use GNOME Extensions From GNOME Project Website<\/h2>\n
The GNOME Project website<\/a> offers more than enough of the GNOME extensions for further customization. ![](\"http:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/word-image-80.png\")
<\/p>\nThere are two methods to install and use extensions from this website. One is to manually download the extension package and the other is to use a browser addon and native connector to automatically enable the selected extension.<\/p>\n
Manual Installation of GNOME Extension From the GNOME Project Website<\/h3>\n
Go to your selected extension on the GNOME Project website<\/a>, and adjust the extension version you want to download.<\/p>\nNote: <\/strong>Check the compatible version of your Linux and adjust your extension version according to it.<\/p>\n![](\"http:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/word-image-81.png\")
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On setting the extension version, you will be prompted to download your extension package.<\/p>\n
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Now, go and extract your downloaded package zip file. Copy this folder and paste it to ~\/.local\/share\/gnome-shell\/extensions<\/strong> directory. You can transverse to this directory by going through the hidden folders in your home directory.<\/p>\n![](\"http:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/word-image-83.png\")
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Now, go to the metadata.json <\/strong>inside the extension package files and copy the UUID value. Next, go ahead and rename your extension package to this UUID value.<\/p>\n![](\"http:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/word-image-84.png\")
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Now restart your system, you can see your extension in the Tweaks<\/strong>.<\/p>\n![](\"http:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/word-image-86.png\")
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Automatic Installation of GNOME Extension From the GNOME Project Website<\/h3>\n
To automatically install and use the GNOME extensions, you first need the browser add-on and native connector.<\/p>\n
To install the browser addon (GNOME Shell Integration Package) for GNOME, you can use the following links according to your browser.<\/p>\n
Firefox: Mozilla Addon<\/a><\/p>\nGoogle Chrome and Chromium: Chrome web store<\/a>.<\/p>\n
A user account with sudo privileges.<\/p>\n
Note:<\/strong> The commands in this tutorial are executed on the Ubuntu 20.04 system. All the methods in the tutorial are valid for any Linux-based system.<\/p>\n We recommend that you install the Tweaks <\/strong>tool before installing the GNOME shell so you can see and manage your GNOME extensions in one place.<\/p>\n You can install Tweaks <\/strong>from the software center or by typing the following command in your terminal.<\/p>\n Linux comes with a basic installation package with several built-in compatible extensions. If you are looking for minimal installation, you can simply use the built-in extensions to improve your desktop performance.<\/p>\n You can install the GNOME Extension Package with the following command.<\/p>\n Now, reboot your system. Once you have rebooted your system, you can see the available extensions in the Tweaks tool under the Extensions tab.<\/p>\n You can enable any extension from here to use them in your system. Once you have enabled them, you can see the gear icon next to them. You can use this icon for further customization (if any is available).<\/p>\n The GNOME Project website<\/a> offers more than enough of the GNOME extensions for further customization. There are two methods to install and use extensions from this website. One is to manually download the extension package and the other is to use a browser addon and native connector to automatically enable the selected extension.<\/p>\n Go to your selected extension on the GNOME Project website<\/a>, and adjust the extension version you want to download.<\/p>\n Note: <\/strong>Check the compatible version of your Linux and adjust your extension version according to it.<\/p>\n On setting the extension version, you will be prompted to download your extension package.<\/p>\n Now, go and extract your downloaded package zip file. Copy this folder and paste it to ~\/.local\/share\/gnome-shell\/extensions<\/strong> directory. You can transverse to this directory by going through the hidden folders in your home directory.<\/p>\n Now, go to the metadata.json <\/strong>inside the extension package files and copy the UUID value. Next, go ahead and rename your extension package to this UUID value.<\/p>\n Now restart your system, you can see your extension in the Tweaks<\/strong>.<\/p>\n To automatically install and use the GNOME extensions, you first need the browser add-on and native connector.<\/p>\n To install the browser addon (GNOME Shell Integration Package) for GNOME, you can use the following links according to your browser.<\/p>\n Firefox: Mozilla Addon<\/a><\/p>\n Google Chrome and Chromium: Chrome web store<\/a>.<\/p>\nInstall GNOME Tweaks<\/h2>\n
sudo apt install gnome-tweaks<\/pre>\n
<\/p>\nInstall and Use GNOME Extensions from the Linux Package<\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\nManual Installation of GNOME Extension From the GNOME Project Website<\/h3>\n
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