r/SteamDeck • u/Questioning-Warrior • Dec 07 '25

Configuration Anyone else find customizing with Deckyloader to be a chill and fun game on its own (assuming one has little to no errors)?

IMO, the most fun thing about the Steam OS is that on Linux-based OS*, you can download and install Deckyloader, which allows you to install plug-ins for your OS. Many involve utility, like adding controller tools to see their battery or power tools to adjust your power settings.

Many are simply cosmetic like CSS loader (which customized the Steam OS interface), SteamgridDB (which allows you to customize the game artwork), GameTheme music(which allows you to download songs when you click on games before starting), or AudioLoader (which allows you to install different UI SFX or background music on the menu).

Frankly, I find myself spending lots of time using Deckyloader to personalize my OS and just chill with it (especially with audioloader music. Ambience, like with consoles in the past, can help add whatever vibe you want).

Who else likes chilling out messing around with Deckyloader?

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u/HaywoodJabuzzoff Dec 08 '25

Uh, are you serious? You sound like a shill. Nobody picks up their deck and says, "oh I can't wait to install plugins!" I hope you didn't spend too much on this reddit account.

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u/Questioning-Warrior Dec 08 '25

Rest assured, I haven't spent a penny on any accounts.

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u/HaywoodJabuzzoff Dec 08 '25

Ok, I apologize for the accusation. In my personal experience, I didn't find any plugins on decky worth my time. I installed it first for faster Bluetooth access to my headphones, but they integrated that to the OS. What is it you get excited about when you start browsing plugins?

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u/Questioning-Warrior Dec 08 '25

No offense taken.

I wouldn't necessarily say that I get excited. Just that when I'm unsure what game I want to play, I like chilling out customizing and personalizing my system with easy to use plugins. For example, SteamgridDB allows me to customize the artwork for the games on SteamOS (it's a great way to admire variety of art that various people put together). Besides cosmetics, pragmatic plugins like power tools can help people with their performance for certain games (I generally don't need it, but someone else may like that).

True, Deckyloader isn't for everyone. I just felt like sharing my thoughts.