{"id":23689,"date":"2024-01-18T07:38:39","date_gmt":"2024-01-18T07:38:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/linuxways.net\/?p=23689"},"modified":"2024-01-23T07:28:33","modified_gmt":"2024-01-23T07:28:33","slug":"install-kde-plasma-kali-linux","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/linuxways.net\/de\/kali-linux\/install-kde-plasma-kali-linux\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Install KDE Plasma on Kali Linux"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Upgrading your <strong>Kali Linux<\/strong> environment with a lightweight and vibrant desktop is important. The reason is it will help you personalize your desktop settings according to your needs. You will find many desktop environments that can easily be installed on your Linux system, including <strong>Kali Linux<\/strong>; <strong>KDE Plasma<\/strong> is among those you should go for. Not only is it a lightweight and user-friendly desktop environment, but it also comes with several customization options and a stunning visual aesthetic, thus can become your popular desktop environment for the <strong>Kali Linux<\/strong> system.<\/p>\n<p>In this guide, you will learn about:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#post-23580-kix.e03jb6v5khgm\"><strong>How to Install KDE Plasma on Kali Linux<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#post-23580-kix.hr96975x3x5\"><strong>How to Install KDE Plasma on Kali Linux Using Apt Repository<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#post-23580-kix.dmcqoc27c44r\"><strong>How to Install KDE Plasma on Kali Linux Using tasksel Command<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"#post-23580-kix.hfz400d6q3l8\"><strong>How to Make KDE Plasma as a Default Session Manager on Kali Linux<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#post-23580-kix.joz0733dhpot\"><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>How to Install KDE Plasma on Kali Linux<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>You can install <strong>KDE Plasma <\/strong>on <strong>Kali Linux<\/strong> using:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Apt Repository<\/li>\n<li>tasksel Command<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>How to Install KDE Plasma on Kali Linux Using Apt Repository<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Installing <strong>KDE Plasma <\/strong>on <strong>Kali Linux<\/strong> from the default apt repository is straightforward and can be completed by using the below-given steps:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 1: Update Kali Linux Repository<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Ensure, updating your <strong>Kali Linux<\/strong> system by upgrading the currently installed packages, this can be done through the below-given command:<\/p>\n<div class=\"codecolorer-container bash blackboard\" style=\"width:100%;\"><div class=\"bash codecolorer\"><span class=\"kw2\">sudo<\/span> apt update <span class=\"sy0\">&amp;&amp;<\/span> <span class=\"kw2\">sudo<\/span> apt upgrade <span class=\"re5\">-y<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n<p><strong>Step 2: Install KDE Plasma on Kali Linux<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>After you are done updating the repository, you can install<strong> KDE Plasma <\/strong>on <strong>Kali Linux <\/strong>from the following command:<\/p>\n<div class=\"codecolorer-container bash blackboard\" style=\"width:100%;\"><div class=\"bash codecolorer\"><span class=\"kw2\">sudo<\/span> apt <span class=\"kw2\">install<\/span> kde-plasma-desktop <span class=\"re5\">-y<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-23590\" src=\"http:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-23580-1.png\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Note:<\/strong> Besides, using the <strong>kde-plasma-desktop <\/strong>package<strong>, <\/strong>you can also use the <strong>kde-standard<\/strong> package that allows you to install a desktop environment including common <strong>KDE<\/strong> packages. Further, you can also use <strong>kde-full <\/strong>for installing a complete <strong>KDE Plasma <\/strong>desktop environment including applications, workspace and framework.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 3: Select a Default Display Manager for KDE Plasma on Kali Linux<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>During the execution of the above command, you will see a<strong> sddm<\/strong> configuring prompt where you will find several display managers to choose from. You can go to the selection menu by simply using the <strong>Enter <\/strong>button:<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-23599\" src=\"http:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-23580-2.png\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Now, select the default <strong>display manager<\/strong> for <strong>KDE Plasma <\/strong>on <strong>Kali Linux<\/strong>; here, I am going with the<strong> lightdm, <\/strong>a much lighter display manager compared to <strong>sddm<\/strong>, providing you a lightweight desktop experience<strong>:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-23609\" src=\"http:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-23580-3.png\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 4: Reboot the System<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>After you have completed the <strong>KDE Plasma<\/strong> installation on <strong>Kali Linux<\/strong>, reboot the system with the below-provided command:<\/p>\n<div class=\"codecolorer-container bash blackboard\" style=\"width:100%;\"><div class=\"bash codecolorer\">reboot<\/div><\/div>\n<p><strong>Step 5: Choose Desktop Environment for Kali Linux<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Once the system reboot, click on the <strong>Hamburger<\/strong> icon in the top right corner of the screen; there, you will be provided with two Plasma options. You can either choose <strong>KDE Plasma (Wayland) <\/strong>or <strong>KDE Plasma (X11)<\/strong> :<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-23622\" src=\"http:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-23580-4.png\" \/><\/p>\n<p>It is better to go with <strong>KDE Plasma (X11) <\/strong>because <strong>KDE Plasma (Wayland)<\/strong> is under development:<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-23627\" src=\"http:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-23580-5.png\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 6: Login to Kali Linux System<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Once you selected the <strong>session manager<\/strong>, enter your <strong>Kali Linux<\/strong> default username and password <strong>(kali) <\/strong>at the login screen to enter the <strong>KDE Plasma <\/strong>desktop:<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-23629\" src=\"http:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-23580-6.png\" \/><\/p>\n<p>After a few seconds wait, you will see the <strong>KDE Plasma <\/strong>desktop on <strong>Kali Linux, <\/strong>which ensure the desktop environment is installed on the system:<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-23649\" src=\"http:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-23580-7.png\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><strong>How to Remove KDE Plasma from Kali Linux<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Removing<strong> KDE Plasma<\/strong> from <strong>Kali Linux <\/strong>is as simple as installing it, this can be done through the below-given command:<\/p>\n<div class=\"codecolorer-container bash blackboard\" style=\"width:100%;\"><div class=\"bash codecolorer\"><span class=\"kw2\">sudo<\/span> apt remove kde<span class=\"sy0\">*<\/span> <span class=\"re5\">-y<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-23655\" src=\"http:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-23580-8.png\" \/><\/p>\n<p>It will remove all your packages <strong>Kali Linux<\/strong> related to <strong>KDE Plasma<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>How to Install KDE Plasma on Kali Linux from tasksel Command<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>All Linux systems including <strong>Kali Linux<\/strong> have a built-in command-line tool called <strong>tasksel <\/strong>that allows you to install packages and desktop environments, including <strong>KDE Plasma<\/strong>. You can use this tool as an alternative to sudo apt command for installing<strong> KDE Plasma<\/strong> on Kali Linux, this can be done using the following steps:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 1: Execute tasksel Command <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>First, open your <strong>Kali Linux<\/strong> terminal and run the<strong> tasksel <\/strong>command provided below:<\/p>\n<div class=\"codecolorer-container bash blackboard\" style=\"width:100%;\"><div class=\"bash codecolorer\"><span class=\"kw2\">sudo<\/span> tasksel<\/div><\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-23657\" src=\"http:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-23580-9.png\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 2: Select Desktop Environment for Kali Linux<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>At the <strong>Software selection<\/strong> menu, checkbox the <strong>KDE Plasma <\/strong>using the <strong>Space<\/strong> button then use the <strong>Enter <\/strong>button to install the environment:<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-23659\" src=\"http:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-23580-10.png\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The installation process will take time depending on your Internet speed:<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-23662\" src=\"http:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-23580-11.png\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Note:<\/strong> As soon as the installation of <strong>KDE Plasma<\/strong> is completed, follow <strong>Step 4 to Step 6 <\/strong>of the previous method to run <strong>KDE Plasma<\/strong> desktop environment on <strong>Kali Linux<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>If you haven\u2019t yet installed <strong>Kali Linux<\/strong>, you can also select <strong>KDE<\/strong> <strong>Plasma<\/strong> option during the installation of your operating system on Virtual Machine or other system:<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-23665\" src=\"http:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-23580-12.png\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><strong>How to Reconfigure Display Manager for KDE Plasma on Kali Linux<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>If you have changed your mind and want to use <strong>sddm<\/strong> display manager on <strong>Kali Linux <\/strong>instead of<strong> lightdm<\/strong>, use the following command to re-select your display manager:<\/p>\n<div class=\"codecolorer-container bash blackboard\" style=\"width:100%;\"><div class=\"bash codecolorer\"><span class=\"kw2\">sudo<\/span> dpkg-reconfigure lightdm<\/div><\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-23667\" src=\"http:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-23580-13.png\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>How to Make KDE Plasma as a Default Session Manager in Kali Linux<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>You can also make <strong>KDE Plasma<\/strong> as your default session manager on<strong> Kali Linux. <\/strong>It enables direct login to the <strong>KDE Plasma<\/strong> desktop environment without manual selection. Follow the steps provided below to make <strong>KDE Plasma <\/strong>as your default session manager:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 1: Open Session Manager List on Kali Linux<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>First, open session manager list on<strong> Kali Linux<\/strong> by using the below-given <strong>update-alternatives<\/strong> command with sudo mode:<\/p>\n<div class=\"codecolorer-container bash blackboard\" style=\"width:100%;\"><div class=\"bash codecolorer\"><span class=\"kw2\">sudo<\/span> update-alternatives <span class=\"re5\">--config<\/span> x-session-manager<\/div><\/div>\n<p><strong><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-23670\" src=\"http:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-23580-14.png\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 2: Select Session Manager<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>From the session manager list, select the <strong>startplasma-x11 <\/strong>session manager at position <strong>1<\/strong> and press enter:<\/p>\n<p><strong><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-23672\" src=\"http:\/\/linuxways.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/word-image-23580-15.png\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 3: Reboot Kali Linux<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Once you set the default session manager, reboot your system to apply the changes.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><strong>KDE Plasma <\/strong>is a lightweight desktop environment that you can install on Kali Linux directly from the apt repository or using the <strong>tasksel<\/strong> command. The apt repository method first requires updating the system packages then you can install <strong>KDE<\/strong> <strong>Plasma <\/strong>on <strong>Kali Linux<\/strong> through the<strong> apt install<\/strong> command. If you want to go with the <strong>tasksel <\/strong>method, you should execute the <strong>tasksel <\/strong>command with sudo privileges, then choose the <strong>KDE <\/strong>option from the selection menu. The process to run <strong>the KDE Plasma <\/strong>on <strong>Kali Linux<\/strong> is the same for both these methods, which can be seen in the above section of this guide. Choosing any method will help you effectively install the <strong>KDE Plasma <\/strong>on your <strong>Kali Linux <\/strong>system.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Upgrading your Kali Linux environment with a lightweight and vibrant desktop is important. 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