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KDE Plasma

kde.orgOther dev tools

No liveness check has reached it yet; it has been in the index since 8 Oct 2026. How this is checked

KDE Plasma is a free and open-source desktop environment for Linux. It provides application launching, system notifications, file management, device settings, window management, and customization features for desktop users.

Inferred · not functionally tested

Open SourceWebCLILinuxSelf-hosted
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Overview

6 features

Purpose: Providing a flexible graphical desktop for managing applications, files, communication, and media on Linux.

Inferred · not functionally tested

Audience: Linux desktop users

Inferred · not functionally tested

Functions: Unknown

Interfaces: API: unknown · MCP: unknown · CLI: indicated (inferred, not tested) · Self-hosting: indicated (inferred, not tested)

Recorded constraints: pricing: open_source · license: Open Source · platforms: CLI, WEB · deployment: browser, cli, linux, self_hosted

Constraint provenance is unknown; confirm requirements with the publisher.

Record sources: kde.org. These links do not verify the individual claims.

In the Other dev tools space, KDE Plasma takes a focused approach. Inferred · not functionally tested: It focuses on providing a flexible graphical desktop for managing applications, files, communication, and media on Linux. Inferred · not functionally tested: KDE Plasma is an open-source project aimed at linux desktop users. Basis unknown · not verified: The project is open source (Open Source). Basis unknown · not verified: KDE Plasma is available on the web, the command line, and Linux, and it can be self-hosted.

It is developed by KDE Community. Inferred · not functionally tested: Key capabilities include Application Launcher, System Tray, and notifications.

Summary written by a language model from the project’s public pages.

Tasks: Inferred · not functionally tested

  • Application Launcher
  • System Tray
  • Notifications
  • File Management
  • Window Management
  • Desktop Customization

Topics: Inferred · not functionally tested

Tags
linux-desktopkde-ecosystemdesktop-customizationopen-source-desktop

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Built with & integrations

Runs on
BrowserCLILinuxSelf-hosted

Trust & compliance

License
Open Source
Public signals
HTTPSOpen SourceFree tier

Indexing history

1

What PulseGate has recorded for this listing

  1. Indexed8 Oct · 19:21 UTC
    Kde Plasma Desktop seen via Saashub
    Source: Saashub · Open

Frequently asked questions about KDE Plasma

What does KDE Plasma do?
Inferred · not functionally tested: KDE Plasma focuses on providing a flexible graphical desktop for managing applications, files, communication, and media on Linux. It is catalogued under Other dev tools on PulseGate.
Who should use KDE Plasma?
Inferred · not functionally tested: KDE Plasma is an open-source project built for linux desktop users.
Is KDE Plasma free?
Basis unknown · not verified: Yes — KDE Plasma is open source under the Open Source license and free to use.
What platforms does KDE Plasma run on?
Basis unknown · not verified: KDE Plasma runs on the web, the command line, and Linux. It can also be self-hosted.
Is KDE Plasma still maintained?
Unverified. KDE Plasma has not been re-checked since it entered the index, so there is no finding either way — and only a positive finding would say otherwise.
What projects are similar to KDE Plasma?
Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include KDE neon, Kubuntu, and Plasma Camera.KDE neonKubuntuPlasma Camera
Who develops KDE Plasma?
KDE Plasma is developed by KDE Community.
Is KDE Plasma open source?
Basis unknown · not verified: Yes — KDE Plasma is open source under the Open Source license.

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