Short answer
To install yaru-gnome-shell-theme on Omarchy, open a terminal and run omarchy pkg add yaru-gnome-shell-theme. It is a 74.8 KB download (1 MB installed), version 26.10.3-3, licensed GPL3. Yaru default ubuntu gnome shell theme. Free and open source.
Install yaru-gnome-shell-theme on Omarchy
This package installs the GNOME Shell portion of Yaru, Ubuntu's default desktop theme, styling the top bar, overview, lock screen, and system menus to match Ubuntu's look. It's derived from the official upstream GNOME Shell theme and ships in light and dark variants. Installing it alone gives you Yaru's shell styling without pulling in the full icon or GTK theme.

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- Open a terminal.
- Run the install command:
omarchy pkg add yaru-gnome-shell-theme - Check it landed. Pacman should list version 26.10.3-3:
pacman -Qi yaru-gnome-shell-theme
Open and use yaru-gnome-shell-theme
yaru-gnome-shell-theme has no window of its own: it is a command-line tool, library or system component. To see the commands it added to your PATH:
pacman -Ql yaru-gnome-shell-theme | grep /usr/bin/
yaru-gnome-shell-theme requirements and compatibility
No special requirements are documented for yaru-gnome-shell-theme.
Dependencies Omarchy installs for you
gnome-shell
Pricing and license
Free and open source. License: GPL3.
Uninstall yaru-gnome-shell-theme
omarchy pkg drop yaru-gnome-shell-theme
yaru-gnome-shell-theme package facts
| Package | yaru-gnome-shell-theme |
|---|---|
| Version | 26.10.3-3 |
| Category | Themes & Desktop |
| License | GPL3 |
| Download | 74.8 KB |
| Installed size | 1 MB |
| Built | 2026-10-17 |
| Pricing | Free and open source |
| Made by | Ubuntu |
yaru-gnome-shell-theme package page on this site · Project site
Frequently asked questions
How do I install yaru-gnome-shell-theme on Omarchy?
Open a terminal and run omarchy pkg add yaru-gnome-shell-theme. The download is 74.8 KB and it takes 1 MB once installed. Omarchy pulls in any dependencies automatically.
Is yaru-gnome-shell-theme free?
Free and open source. The package is licensed GPL3.
How do I uninstall yaru-gnome-shell-theme?
Run omarchy pkg drop yaru-gnome-shell-theme. It removes the package from your system.
What does yaru-gnome-shell-theme depend on?
The package declares 1 dependency: gnome-shell. Omarchy installs them for you.
Is yaru-gnome-shell-theme a desktop app?
No. yaru-gnome-shell-theme has no window of its own; it is a command-line tool, library or system component.
Is yaru-gnome-shell-theme in the official Omarchy repo?
Yes. It is published as yaru-gnome-shell-theme (version 26.10.3-3) in the official Omarchy package repository. Ubuntu makes it. Project site: https://github.com/ubuntu/yaru. This site is unofficial: an independent community project, not affiliated with or endorsed by Omacom or David Heinemeier Hansson. Built with David's blessing.