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# Miserable Xfce - Serenade

![xfce](https://github.com/mehedirm6244/Miserable_Xfce/blob/Serenade/data/slide.gif)

A animated Xfce desktop environment with transitions and aesthetics. Everything you need to build this exact setup is here.

**Star the repo if you like it.**

**Workflow:** [Watch on Youtube](https://youtu.be/gfmeCiskZwM)

A repository containing everything you need to set up this environment.
star the repo if you like it!
**Community:** [r/unixporn post](https://www.reddit.com/r/unixporn/comments/15o6n6t/xfce_serenade_xfce_with_animations/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3)

### Workflow: [Youtube](https://youtu.be/gfmeCiskZwM)
### r/unixporn post: [Reddit](https://www.reddit.com/r/unixporn/comments/15o6n6t/xfce_serenade_xfce_with_animations/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3)
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## Quick Installation
## Installation

To get started quickly, run the following command in your terminal:
Get the base setup running in one go!:

```bash
bash <(curl -s https://raw.githubusercontent.com/mehedirm6244/Miserable_Xfce/refs/heads/Serenade/scripts/clone.sh)
```

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## Post-Installation Setup
> [!IMPORTANT]
> Please reboot before doing this setup!


**After installation, reboot your system.** Then proceed to setup.

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After running the install script, follow the guide below to set up the recommended GNOME extensions:

### [Settings setup](docs/setup.md)
## Setup

> **BEFORE YOU CONTINUE:** Reboot your system first, then follow the setup guide to configure themes, panels, and all customizations.
>
> **[→ Full Setup Guide](docs/setup.md)**
>
> This is where your desktop truly comes alive. Don't skip this step.

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## Contributors

- Original Project Developer: [mehedirm6244](https://github.com/mehedirm6244)
- Script & install guide Developer: [G-flame](https://github.com/g-flame)

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## Contributors

## Credits
- Original Project: [mehedirm6244](https://github.com/mehedirm6244)
- Scripts & Installation Guide: [G-flame](https://github.com/g-flame)
- Cleanup\janitoring: [bthavanish](https://github.com/bthavanish)

-Xfce4!!!!
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**Powered by** [Xfce](https://www.xfce.org/) !!!!!
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# Xfce settings Setup Guide
# Xfce Settings Setup Guide

A step-by-step guide to configure the Xfce settings used in this setup.

> [!IMPORTANT]
> Please reboot after installation.
> Reboot your system after installation before starting this guide.

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## Configuration Steps
## Settings Manager

### 0. Settings Manager
Open Settings Manager to begin configuration.

<img width="500" height="380" alt="settings-manager" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/3042eaca-8dba-4e46-897a-6b7a235f0131" />

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## Step 1: Appearance

![Settings Manager](assets/settings-manager.png)
Navigate to Settings Manager → Appearance and select the **Lavanda Dark Compact Tokyo** theme.

<img width="500" height="380" alt="appearance" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/c0e7f025-4bd4-4a22-99f6-33db9dba486e" />

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### 1. Apperance Settings
## Step 2: Panel Configuration

This is where the magic happens. Configure your panel to match the refined layout.

**Part A:** Go to Settings Manager → Panel → Back up and restore

<img width="500" height="380" alt="panel" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/1de0a9f7-b8b5-473a-b7e7-406b17544379" />

**Part B:** Select Import and navigate to `~/.config/xfce4/panel/Miserable_xfce.tar.bz2` then apply.

<img width="300" height="375" alt="import-panel" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/32b57b80-6403-42d1-874d-a3a5a7adc180" />

Go to Settings Manager → Apperance settings → and select the "Lavanda Dark Compact tokyo" theme .
**Panel Configuration Reference:**

[Theme](assets/appearance.png)
The following images show the complete panel setup for your reference:

<img width="300" height="575" alt="panel-1" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/0e1da61a-99d9-4a1e-a5da-759a37f8bbab" />

<img width="300" height="575" alt="panel-2" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/0fd0fd9f-8f9c-41c4-a1d2-34ba97990f47" />

<img width="300" height="575" alt="panel-3" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/2e925b9c-2e97-48d3-abf2-55ce39486c6d" />

The application sidebar and system status buttons are configured as launcher items. Import additional configs from `~/.config/xfce4/panel/` as needed for your setup.

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### 2. Panel
## Step 3: Window Manager

Follow the steps below to configure Blur My Shell:
Navigate to Settings Manager → Window Manager and select the **Circles** theme.

- **Step 1:**
Go to Settings Manager → Panel → Back up and restore
Set the options as shown:
![Step-1](assets/panel.png)
<img width="500" height="380" alt="window-manager" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/c6e5ba91-ed0d-4b0a-ae98-65c040e80689" />

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## You're Done

- **Step 2:**
→ Import → navigate to "~/.config/xfce4/panel/Miserable_xfce.tar.bz2" → apply.
Set the options as shown:
![Step-2](assets/import-panel.png)
Your Xfce environment is now fully configured and ready to experience the complete workflow.

**For reference the items arrangement in the panel bar and other settings..**
[Theme](assets/panel-1.png)
[Theme](assets/panel-2.png)
Here the application sidebar and system status buttons are a item named laucher import the config for each from ~/.config/xfce4/panel/
[Theme](assets/panel-3.png)
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### Window manager
## Credits

Go to Settings Manager → Window manager settings → and select the "cirkles" theme .
**Project Contributors:**
- Original Project: [mehedirm6244](https://github.com/mehedirm6244)
- Scripts & Installation Guide: [G-flame](https://github.com/g-flame)
- Cleanup\janitoring: [bthavanish](https://github.com/bthavanish)

[Wm](assets/window-manager.png)
**Built with** [Xfce](https://www.xfce.org/)