Folders shared via SMB (Samba) or NFS that KDE’s Dolphin file manager treats as local directories.

If you’ve spent any time customizing or developing for the KDE Plasma desktop environment, you’ve likely come across the term . Specifically, users and developers often search for "kshared folder top" when trying to manage shared resources, configure network directories, or troubleshoot how Plasma handles its most frequently accessed ("top") shared folders.

# Example: Accessing a shared config group in KDE import PyKDE4.kdecore as kdecore config = kdecore.KSharedConfig.openConfig("kdeglobals") group = config.group("General") Use code with caution.

Drag any shared network folder into the left-hand "Places" panel in Dolphin. This pins it to the top of your navigation stack.

Sometimes the KShared cache can get corrupted. Clearing ~/.cache and restarting the Plasma shell ( plasmashell --replace ) often fixes folder indexing issues. Advanced: Using KSharedConfig for Automation

Whether you're trying to pin your most-used network directories to the top of Dolphin or navigating the hierarchy of ~/.local/share , understanding the KDE shared infrastructure is key. By using , KNetAttach , and proper Permission management , you can ensure your "top" folders are always exactly where you need them.

KShared Folder Top: Mastering Shared Directory Access in KDE Plasma

For developers and power users, the "top" directory for shared application data is ~/.local/share . This is where KDE stores: Plasma desktop layouts Local icon sets and themes

The most common "KShared" experience is managing network folders. To keep your "top" folders accessible: