kpackagetool5

List all known package types

$ kpackagetool5 --list-types

$ kpackagetool5 -t [package_type] -i [path/to/directory]

$ kpackagetool5 -t [package_type] -u [path/to/directory]

$ kpackagetool5 -t Plasma/Applet -l

$ kpackagetool5 -t Plasma/Applet -l -g

$ kpackagetool5 -t Plasma/Applet -r "[name]"

kpackagetool5 [options]

kpackagetool5 manages KDE Plasma packages including plasmoids (widgets), themes, wallpapers, and other Plasma components. It handles installation, removal, and listing of packages.
Package types include Plasma/Applet (widgets), Plasma/Theme, Plasma/Wallpaper, Plasma/LookAndFeel, and more. User packages are stored in ~/.local/share/plasma/.

--list-types

List all available package types

Package type (Plasma/Applet, Plasma/Theme, etc.)

Install package from directory

Update existing package

Remove installed package

List installed packages

Operate on global (system-wide) packages

KDE 5 specific; KDE 6 uses kpackagetool6. Some packages may require Plasma restart to take effect. Global installation requires root privileges.

kpackagetool5 is part of KDE Frameworks 5, providing package management for Plasma's modular component system. It enables users to extend Plasma with community-created content.

kpackagetool6(1), plasmapkg2(1)