grassmunk/Chicago95
A rendition of everyone's favorite 1995 Microsoft operating system for Linux. observed · 2026-08-28
Health v2 · maintenance only
66/100
- Activity 95
- Release rhythm 8
- Longevity 100
Flags: no_license
How is this computed?
round(0.45*activity + 0.35*rhythm + 0.20*longevity); archived -> min(score, 10) — computed 2026-09-03. Adoption (stars, forks) is never an input.
- gap_med: n/a
- age_days: 3792
- days_rel: n/a
- days_push: 30
- n_releases_24m: 0
Adoption not part of the score
5921 stars · 201 forks observed · 2026-08-28
What it is AI-extracted, prompt v1, taxonomy v1, 2026-08-29, confidence not recorded
Chicago95 is a Windows 95-style total conversion theme for XFCE/Xubuntu on Linux, including GTK2/GTK3 themes, icons, an XFWM window manager theme, a Plymouth boot splash, and a Plus! theme installer tool. It aims for a consistent retro 1995 Microsoft aesthetic across the desktop.
Use cases
- make my linux desktop look like windows 95
- retro windows 95 theme for xfce
- customize xubuntu with a classic 90s look
- install a windows 95 icon and gtk theme
- give my linux pc a nostalgic retro skin
- theme plymouth boot splash like windows 95
When to choose
- you run XFCE/Xubuntu with GTK 3.22+ and want a cohesive Windows 95/98 aesthetic
- you want icons, window manager theme, and boot splash themed together
- you enjoy retro/nostalgic desktop customization
When to avoid
- you use GNOME, KDE (only experimental support), or a non-XFCE desktop
- you need a modern, flat, or professional-looking theme
- your system uses GTK versions older than 3.22 or newer than 3.24
Facets
plugin · maturity active
theme ui-components desktop-applications web-design operating-systems windows-95 retro-ui gtk3-theme xfce icon-theme plymouth nostalgia linux desktop
1 source
- readme: https://github.com/grassmunk/Chicago95 · fetched 2026-08-28 · 705a6ce83dfa
Member repositories
| Repository | Role | Health v2 |
|---|---|---|
| grassmunk/Chicago95 | main | 66 |
For agents
markdown · JSON · MCP: product_card(name="grassmunk/Chicago95")
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