# KDE

KDE is a global free software community best known for creating the KDE Plasma desktop environment and a suite of open-source applications.

KDE (originally "K Desktop Environment") was founded in 1996 by Matthias Ettrich to provide a user-friendly graphical interface for Unix-like systems. Over time, it evolved into a vibrant ecosystem of software and contributors. Here's a breakdown of what KDE encompasses:

**🖥️ Core Components:**

- **KDE Plasma:** A highly customizable and visually appealing desktop environment for Linux and other Unix-like systems. It includes panels, widgets, system settings, and window management.
- **KDE Frameworks:** Modular libraries that support KDE applications and can be used independently by other software projects.
- **KDE Gear:** A collection of KDE applications released together, including tools like:
  - Krita (digital painting)
  - Kate (text editor)
  - Kdenlive (video editor)
  - digiKam (photo management)
  - Konsole (terminal emulator)
- **Display Manager:** [SSDM](../display-managers/sddm.md)
- **Window Manager:** [kwin](../window-managers/kwin.md)
  
**Table of Contents:**

- [Install](#install)
  - [Debian](#debian)
- [Desktop Shortcuts](#desktop-shortcuts)

## Install

### Debian

``` bash
sudo sudo apt install kde-plasma
```

## Desktop Shortcuts

GNOME and KDE both support .desktop files via the FreeDesktop.org standards. [Check for more information](./free-desktop.md).