cinnamon-settings

cinnamon-settings [options] [module-name]

module-name
    Specifies a specific settings module to open directly. For example, 'display', 'mouse', 'keyboard', 'network', 'sound', 'theme', etc.

Example:
cinnamon-settings display

--help
    Displays a help message listing available options and modules.

The cinnamon-settings command is the graphical user interface tool within the Cinnamon desktop environment used for configuring various aspects of the user's desktop experience. It allows users to customize preferences related to appearance, behavior, hardware settings, system settings, and accessibility. This tool provides a centralized location to manage themes, fonts, display resolution, keyboard layouts, mouse settings, sound settings, network connections, power management, and more.

The settings are applied system-wide or to the user's profile, depending on the setting. Changes made using cinnamon-settings are typically saved persistently and applied at subsequent login sessions. This provides a user-friendly alternative to directly editing configuration files. Cinnamon settings modules can be accessed by this command.

cinnamon-settings simplifies the customization process, providing an organized interface for users to manage their desktop environment without requiring command-line knowledge or manual file editing. The tool abstracts complex configuration options into easily understandable settings.

The available modules might vary slightly depending on the Cinnamon version and installed packages.

Modules within Cinnamon settings encapsulate related settings. Selecting modules allows direct navigation and customization of settings.

cinnamon-settings is the main entry point for desktop appearance customization. The look and feel of the Cinnamon desktop is configured within the settings manager.