Where Is the Kate Config File?
Kate stores settings in katerc in your user config folder on Linux. Sessions and local data live under the Kate data folder.
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Kate follows XDG locations on Linux. The main settings file is katerc in the config root, with extra editor state in related config files.
Named sessions, search history and plugin data live under the local share tree. Copy both trees for a full migration.
Where Kate stores this, by platform
/home/<username>/.config/katerc
<username> is your Linux user name. Holds main window, editor and plugin settings. Back up katevirc and related katerc files nearby if present.
/home/<username>/.local/share/kate/sessions/
<username> is your Linux user name. Each saved session is stored here. Session list may also reference files in .config so keep both.
Frequently asked questions
How do I reset Kate settings?
Close Kate, rename katerc to katerc.bak, then start Kate again. A fresh default file is created and you can restore the backup if needed.
Where are custom color schemes stored?
Color schemes and syntax files live under .local/share/org.kde.syntax-highlighting and nearby config entries. Sessions alone do not include them.
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