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Shellwm skins, also known as window manager themes, can be a great way to customize the appearance of your desktop environment. Here are the general steps to apply shellwm skins: 1. Download the shellwm skin: There are many websites where you can find shellwm skins, such as gnome-look.org or xfce-look.org. Download the skin that you want to apply to your system. 2. Extract the skin: Once you have downloaded the skin, extract the contents of the archive to a new folder. 3. Locate the shellwm configuration file: Depending on your desktop environment and the shellwm you are using, the configuration file may be located in different places. In general, the configuration file will be named something like ".config" or ".themes" and it may be hidden. You can use the file manager to navigate to the home directory and show hidden files and folders. 4. Install the skin: Once you have located the configuration file, copy the extracted skin folder to the appropriate directory within the configuration file. This may be a "themes" or "skins" directory. 5. Apply the skin: Now that the skin is installed, you can apply it using your shellwm's configuration tool. Depending on your shellwm, you may be able to select the new skin from a list of available themes or you may need to manually set the path to the skin in the configuration file. 6. Enjoy your new skin: Once you have applied the skin, you should be able to see the new look of your shellwm. You can customize the skin further by adjusting settings in the configuration tool or editing the skin files directly. It's worth noting that the specific steps to apply a shellwm skin may vary depending on your desktop environment and shellwm. However, these general steps should give you a good starting point for customizing your system's appearance.
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