A FLOSS community creators of the Plasma desktop & tons of free and open source apps to control your digital life. Follow us on https://t.co/4A4XGna1dRKDE is an open community of friendly people who want to create a world in which everyone has control over their digital life and enjoys freedom and privacy.

Core values

- **Sustainability and Environmental Impact**: KDE is committed to developing software that reduces energy and resource consumption, contributing to digital sustainability and minimizing environmental harm[5].
- **Social Conscience and Community Focus**: The KDE community has a strong vision and mission to provide users with tools to control their digital lives, protect their privacy, and preserve the planet. This includes addressing growing concerns about the environmental impact of IT and promoting ways to curb CO2 emissions[3].
- **Innovation and Accessibility**: KDE works on making software more accessible and user-friendly, particularly for devices such as drawing tablets, accessibility devices, and game controllers, as well as supporting various languages. This enhances the quality of life for a broader range of users[3].
- **Community Engagement and Development**: The project fosters a vibrant, open atmosphere for experimentation and innovation, encouraging community participation and the onboarding of new developers. This contributes to the well-being and growth of the community[3].