PROJECT UPDATES
DEVELOPMENT LOG // SYSTEM INTERFACE
2026.04.20
ACTIVE Desktop Rice Implementation
Currently implementing ARA-themed desktop environment on Endeavour OS with KDE Plasma. Completed elements include custom background, Conky widgets, CAVA visualizer, and Spotify integration.
Completed:
- ✓ Custom photobashed background
- ✓ Conky system widgets
- ✓ CAVA audio visualizer
- ✓ Spotify album art integration
- ✓ ARA skull cat app launcher
In Progress:
- → Navbar design and icons
- → Fastfetch rebuild
- → GRUB theming
2026.04.15
IN PROGRESS Character Page Design
Developed comprehensive CSS theme for ARA's Toyhouse character page featuring terminal aesthetic with teal/cyan color scheme.
Successfully implemented compact sidebar navigation and holographic display styling.
2026.04.01
PLANNED Local LLM Integration
Future implementation: Local LLM with ARA persona for desktop assistant functionality. Will integrate with existing terminal/notification system.