How to Install Black Candy on Void Linux

Black Candy is a popular dark mode theme for the GNOME desktop environment. In this tutorial, we will provide step-by-step instructions on how to install Black Candy on Void Linux.

Prerequisites

Before we begin, ensure that you have fulfilled the following prerequisites:

• A working installation of Void Linux
• An active internet connection

Installation Process

1. Open the terminal on your system by pressing Ctrl + Alt + T or by searching for "Terminal" in your application launcher.
2. Install the required dependencies by running the following command:

sudo xbps-install -S gnome-themes-extra glib2-devel gtk3-devel sassc

3. Clone the Black Candy theme repository by running the following command:

git clone https://github.com/blackcandy-org/black_candy.git

4. Move into the black_candy directory by running the following command:

cd black_candy/

5. Install the theme by running the following command:

sudo make install

6. Enable the Black Candy theme by running the following command:

gsettings set org.gnome.desktop.interface gtk-theme "Black Candy"

Congratulations! You have successfully installed and enabled the Black Candy theme on your Void Linux system.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we have provided step-by-step instructions on how to install and enable the Black Candy theme on Void Linux. Now you can enjoy the beautiful and stylish dark mode theme for the GNOME desktop environment.

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