How to Install and Customize the Bloom Theme for Spicetify

Jan 14, 2023 | Programming

The Bloom theme, inspired by Microsoft’s Fluent Design System, transforms your Spotify interface into a visually stunning experience. In this guide, we will walk you through the installation process, how to customize its elements, and troubleshooting common issues.

First Look

Here’s a glance at the different styles of the Bloom theme:

Dependencies

Before installing, ensure you have the following:

Installation Steps

Spicetify Marketplace

1. Install spicetify-marketplace by following its installation instructions.

2. Look for the Bloom theme and click the install button.

Scripts

For Windows (Powershell):

powershell
[Net.ServicePointManager]::SecurityProtocol = [Net.SecurityProtocolType]::Tls12
iex   $(iwr -useb https://raw.githubusercontent.com/nimsandus/spicetify-bloom/main/install/PowerShellBloom.ps1)

For Linux/macOS (Bash):

bash
curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/nimsandus/spicetify-bloom/main/install/install.sh | bash

Details for Debian users: If you encounter issues, replace “install.sh” with “install_debian.sh” and apply the necessary fix.

Manual Installation

If you have trouble using shell commands, follow these steps:

  1. Download the repo as an archive.
  2. Navigate to the Spicetify’s Themes directory (use spicetify path userdata to find the path).
  3. Create a new folder called “Bloom”.
  4. Open the downloaded archive, and move all of the files from the “src” subfolder to the Bloom folder.
  5. Open a terminal or command prompt and type:
  6. shell
    spicetify config current_theme Bloom color_scheme dark
    spicetify config inject_css 1 replace_colors 1 overwrite_assets 1 inject_theme_js 1
    spicetify apply

Customization

Change Color Scheme

The default color scheme is dark. You can change it using:

shell
spicetify config color_scheme 
spicetify apply

Accent Color

  1. Navigate to the Spicetify’s Themes directory.
  2. Open the Bloom folder.
  3. Edit the color scheme in the color.ini file.
  4. Run spicetify apply.

Updating

For Scripts Users

Windows (PowerShell):

powershell
[Net.ServicePointManager]::SecurityProtocol = [Net.SecurityProtocolType]::Tls12
iex   $(iwr -useb https://raw.githubusercontent.com/nimsandus/spicetify-bloom/main/install/PowerShellBloom.ps1) -Action Update

Other OS: Use the Bash installation script or manual update.

Uninstallation

Automated (Windows PowerShell):

powershell
[Net.ServicePointManager]::SecurityProtocol = [Net.SecurityProtocolType]::Tls12
iex   $(iwr -useb https://raw.githubusercontent.com/nimsandus/spicetify-bloom/main/install/PowerShellBloom.ps1) -Action Uninstall

Manual Uninstallation:

shell
spicetify config color_scheme current_theme
spicetify apply

Troubleshooting

If you face issues while installing from Spicetify Marketplace, use the following:

shell
spicetify config current_theme marketplace color_scheme marketplace
spicetify config inject_css 1 replace_colors 1 overwrite_assets 1 inject_theme_js 1
spicetify apply

Common Problems:

  • Theme appearance issues: Sometimes themes may break after Spotify updates. If this happens, please report it via the repository’s issues page.
  • No blur effect: Ensure hardware acceleration is enabled in Spotify’s settings.
  • Wrong icons in the navbar: Report the issue via the repository’s issues page.
  • Compatibility with older Spotify versions: If you are using a version lower than 1.2.23, consider using the legacy branch or upgrade your Spotify app.

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Credits

The Bloom theme owes its aesthetic to:

Contributors

A special thanks to all contributors, including Thomas Fitzpatrick and Milky for their features and beta testing.

At fxis.ai, we believe that such advancements are crucial for the future of AI, as they enable more comprehensive and effective solutions. Our team is continually exploring new methodologies to push the envelope in artificial intelligence, ensuring that our clients benefit from the latest technological innovations.

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