Warning:- this tutorial is only for linuxmint based on cinnamon desktop, might also work with debian based operating systems which has cinnamon desktop layout.
Although the plugin we are trying to use in not in the official repository of cinnamon desktop, beware and proceed with your own risks.
Let's begin
Download the applet direct link https://github.com/linuxmint/cinnamon-spices-applets/files/2874735/desaturate-all%40domain.com.zip
Extract the file and paste it in your /home/(your-user-name)/.local/share/cinnamon/applets
To view your local folder you need to enable show hidden files in your home folder or you can also try this shortcut CTRL+H
Also to paste the file you might need root privilages. To do that right click on the folder and choose open as root and then paste your file.
Reload your cinnamon by pressing ( ALT+F2 and then press r )
Right click on the task bar and then choose applets
Click desaturate All to activate by clicking the plus icon below and you'll see a new icon representing a artist's pallete
Turn on your grayscale on/off by clicking on it.
Enjoy
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