Miku-Dating-Sim-GRUB-Theme README

The project's README from github.com/Thang1191/Miku-Dating-Sim-GRUB-Theme. As one markdown file: README.md.

Miku Dating Sim GRUB Theme

A Hatsune Miku–themed GRUB theme, remixed from the Matrix Morpheus GRUB Theme. Art by me.

Miku Dating Sim GRUB Theme preview showing Linux and Windows boot icons

The original art files with layers can be found here (clip and psd included). If you make something out of this, be sure to credit me (and send it to me too, I'd love to see it). Thanks!


Note: pls read so you know what you're getting yourself into :P (Troubleshoot guide below!!!)

  1. Clone the repo
git clone https://github.com/Thang1191/Miku-Dating-Sim-GRUB-Theme
  1. Go into the folder
cd Miku-Dating-Sim-GRUB-Theme
  1. Make the installer executable
chmod +x install.sh
  1. Execute the installation script as admin
sudo ./install.sh
  1. Reboot to test your new theme

Manual installation

sudo cp -r Miku-Dating-Sim /boot/grub/themes/

Then add to /etc/default/grub (or replace the existing GRUB_THEME= line):

GRUB_THEME="/boot/grub/themes/Miku-Dating-Sim/theme.txt"

And regenerate the GRUB config:

sudo grub-mkconfig -o /boot/grub/grub.cfg

The repo only includes arch.png and windows.png. You have to look into the folder and rename arch.png to [your distro's class].png. You can find your distro's class in grub.cfg. If it's too much work, just use the install script.

Uninstall

sudo rm -rf /boot/grub/themes/Miku-Dating-Sim

Remove the GRUB_THEME= line from /etc/default/grub, then regenerate:

sudo grub-mkconfig -o /boot/grub/grub.cfg

The installer saves a copy of /etc/default/grub as a .bak.<timestamp> file next to it before making changes (the path is shown at the end of the install). To fully restore your previous config, copy it back before removing the GRUB_THEME= line.

Miku-Dating-Sim-GRUB-Theme (Thang1191/Miku-Dating-Sim-GRUB-Theme)

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What is this?A Hatsune Miku dating-sim-styled theme for the GRUB bootloader, remixed from the Matrix Morpheus GRUB Theme.
Is this a full theme pack or just a couple of images?It is a GRUB theme pack with only two background images, one for Linux boot entries and one for Windows.
Do I need anything besides GRUB itself?No extra tools beyond a standard GRUB2 setup and admin/root access to run the install script or edit /etc/default/grub.
Will other GRUB screens like Advanced options or Snapshots look right?No — only the main Linux and Windows boot images are drawn; Advanced options and Snapshots menus will show a black screen since there's no art for them.
Is this only for a specific Linux distro?No, but you must rename the included arch.png to match your own distro's class name found in grub.cfg, since the repo ships art only for arch and windows.
Does this affect my Windows dual-boot entry too?Yes, the theme includes a dedicated windows.png so a Windows entry alongside Linux gets its own themed image in the boot menu.
Why might the theme not show up at all after installing?On Fedora or openSUSE, the default GRUB_TERMINALOUTPUT=console setting makes GRUB ignore GRUB_THEME entirely; the installer switches it to gfxterm automatically, but manual installs need this fixed by hand.
Can I undo the install if I don't like it?Yes, the installer backs up your original /etc/default/grub as a .bak file before changing it, and uninstalling just means removing the GRUB_THEME= line and regenerating the config, optionally restoring the backup first.
How do I fix the black screen issue on boot options other than Linux/Windows?You can edit grub.cfg to switch to a different theme when entering submenus like Advanced options or Snapshots, since this theme has no art for those screens.
Where did the artwork come from?The Miku artwork is original work by the author, who also shares the layered PSD/clip source files and asks for credit if you remix it.
Which topics is it in?bootloader, shell, customization, linux
Creator
Thang1191
Size
4.1 MB
Stars
138
Updated
CommitOct 23
Age
19d
Commits · 90 Days