Klassy theme v6.2 released - dynamic gap-less scrollbars with arrows, application style corner radius config, scrollbar separator config, titlebar spacer config

Firstly, it needs mentioned a feature which was available in the previous release but not publicised – the scrollbars in Klassy may seem simple but had a lot of work put into making them work in a way which is unique on any platform – auto-appearing arrows, without any gaps or unnecessary arrows appearing when the scrolling is at the extremities.
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6.2 features:

Release notes: 6.2.breeze6.2.1 for Plasma 6.1+ · paulmcauley/klassy · Discussion #160 · GitHub

Design document outlining Klassy default decisions: Klassy defaults design decisions · paulmcauley/klassy · Discussion #159 · GitHub

Installation instructions: GitHub - paulmcauley/klassy: Klassy is a highly customizable binary Window Decoration, Application Style and Global Theme plugin for recent versions of the KDE Plasma desktop.

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Since the sad demise of Lightly, I very much appreciate Klassy and the broad scope and attention to detail which the project brings.

It’s a real triumph - thank you.

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This is just so good mate, thank you!
With this addition, I finally can change everything in my UI/UX to work like I imagine it. And the feeling is AMAZING.

I feel like everything Paul McAuley and Luis Bocanegra do, should officially be part of KDE. KDE is amazing out of the box, but these two put the cherry on top.

I almost mentioned how much I was enjoying the scrollbars, in an unrelated conversation. I feel like I ought say it to you, now. That work you put in, it was worth it. We can feel the results of it over here :slight_smile:

On that note, a funny story I will share with you: I’m in voice chat last night, hanging with friends, a few hours after installing this. I opened something to show them, and was struck by the scrollbars looking “right”, then clicked a button that I liked the shape of, and I just was so relieved that made this “ughhhh” sound.

Of course, I’m on voice chat and my friends are like “lol what the heck was that about?” so I had to explain to them that I was buzzed about corner radii. Being Aussie, the only appropriate reaction is for them to poke fun at me, for being such a massive nerd, so they did :slight_smile: My response to them, and something I’d like other UI designers to consider:

Hey, I have to look at this all day. It’s the little things!

Thanks, Paul!!

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Silly question, but I’m running 6.2 and don’t see this in my “Application Style” options. Where do I find/download this? Thanks!

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