Skip to content
  • Home
  • Plugin manual
  • dsh-blue-whale

starslittle/dsh-blue-whale

60Last commit Aug 15, 2026

dsh-blue-whale DSH plugin

This plugin applies the DeepSeek Chat blue color (#4D6BFE) to the DSH sidebar whale, wordmark, hero fish, tab favicon, and primary actions. It respects the built-in Appearance setting (light/dark/system). The skin is on by default after installation, with a toggle in Settings → General → Blue Whale.

ui-productivity

How to install the dsh-blue-whale DSH plugin

dsh plugin --profile web add github:starslittle/dsh-blue-whale

Copying does not run this command. Review the repository and version before installing the dsh-blue-whale DSH plugin.

dsh-blue-whale DSH plugin data source

dsh-blue-whale DSH plugin snapshot date: Aug 16, 2026

discovered

What the dsh-blue-whale DSH plugin can do

  • Changes sidebar whale icon and 'deepseek' text to blue (#4D6BFE)
  • Changes hero whale illustration to the same blue
  • Changes browser tab icon to blue
  • Changes brand, send, and accent colors to blue
  • Supports light, dark, and follow-system modes via DSH built-in appearance
  • Provides an on/off toggle in Settings → General → Blue Whale

Where the dsh-blue-whale DSH plugin fits

  • Users who want the DSH interface to look more like DeepSeek Chat
  • Users who prefer a blue color theme over the default black whale
  • Users who want to quickly distinguish their DSH instance from others
  • Users who want to temporarily switch between stock and blue skin without uninstalling

Who the dsh-blue-whale DSH plugin is for

  • DSH web users
  • Users who customize the appearance of their DSH interface

dsh-blue-whale DSH plugin limitations

  • Only affects the web profile; headless and TUI profiles have no visual changes
  • Does not change layout, density, or window/tray icons of the desktop shell
  • Requires a hard refresh (Ctrl+Shift+R) after restarting `dsh web` to take effect
  • Does not modify the page background or any CSS variables beyond the blue palette

dsh-blue-whale DSH plugin: from the repository README

Quoted from the starslittle/dsh-blue-whale README, the upstream source of the dsh-blue-whale DSH plugin. Copyright remains with the original authors.

English · [中文](README.zh.md) A DeepSeek Chat-style blue-whale color skin. Light and dark follow the built-in appearance. ![Home before / after](docs/compare-home.png) ![Brand mark before / after](docs/compare-brand.png) DSH ships as a black whale. [chat.deepseek.com](https://chat.deepseek.com) is a blue one. This plugin puts Chat blue `#4D6BFE` on the wordmark, hero fish, tab favicon, and primary actions. Light / dark / follow-system stay on the built-in Appearance setting. ## Install ```sh dsh plugin --profile web add github:starslittle/dsh-blue-whale ``` Restart `dsh web`, then hard-refresh the browser (Ctrl+Shift+R). The skin is **on by default**. Open **Settings → General → Blue Whale**. A green dot means it is on. **Turn off** matches the stock capsule control; **Turn on** is the blue fill. ## Check that it loaded | What you see | What to do | |---|---| | Sidebar whale and `deepseek` letters are blue | It is on | | Still the black whale | Restart, then hard-refresh | | Turning the switch off restores the stock colors | Expected | ## What it changes | | Stock DSH | This skin | |---|---|---| | Sidebar whale + `deepseek` | near-black / near-white | `#4D6BFE` | | Hero

Read the full READMERepository license: MIT

dsh-blue-whale DSH plugin questions

How do I install the Blue Whale plugin?

Run `dsh plugin --profile web add github:starslittle/dsh-blue-whale` in your terminal. Then restart `dsh web` and hard-refresh your browser with Ctrl+Shift+R.

How do I turn off the blue skin without uninstalling?

Go to Settings → General → Blue Whale. Turn the switch off. The colors will revert to stock immediately. You can turn it back on anytime.

Does this plugin work with dark mode?

Yes. The blue whale skin respects the built-in Appearance setting. If you use dark mode, the blue elements will still be blue but on a dark background. The plugin does not change the background.

Will the Blue Whale plugin affect my browser performance?

No. It only changes a few CSS custom properties. The performance impact is negligible. You can run it alongside other DSH plugins without issues.

How do I uninstall the Blue Whale plugin?

Run `dsh plugin remove github:starslittle/dsh-blue-whale`. Then restart `dsh web` and hard-refresh. The stock colors will be restored.