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GitHub Dark for Ghostty
GitHub Dark for Ghostty: #010409 background, 17.4:1 body contrast, and the full 16-color ANSI palette. Save the file to ~/.config/ghostty/themes/<name>. Add theme = <name> to ~/.config/ghostty/config. The same palette also exports to the other supported terminals.
Preview
Palette
ANSI
Base colors
Contrast
WCAG · vs #010409| Color | Hex | Ratio | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foreground | #e6edf3 | 17.38:1 | AAA |
| Cursor | #e6edf3 | 17.38:1 | AAA |
| Selection | #6e7681 | 4.47:1 | AA large |
| black | #484f58 | 2.48:1 | — |
| red | #ff7b72 | 8.14:1 | AAA |
| green | #3fb950 | 8.08:1 | AAA |
| yellow | #d29922 | 8.14:1 | AAA |
| blue | #58a6ff | 8.13:1 | AAA |
| magenta | #bc8cff | 8.15:1 | AAA |
| cyan | #39c5cf | 9.84:1 | AAA |
| white | #b1bac4 | 10.45:1 | AAA |
| brightBlack | #6e7681 | 4.47:1 | AA large |
| brightRed | #ffa198 | 10.56:1 | AAA |
| brightGreen | #56d364 | 10.66:1 | AAA |
| brightYellow | #e3b341 | 10.55:1 | AAA |
| brightBlue | #79c0ff | 10.56:1 | AAA |
| brightMagenta | #d2a8ff | 10.55:1 | AAA |
| brightCyan | #56d4dd | 11.60:1 | AAA |
| brightWhite | #ffffff | 20.54:1 | AAA |
Install for Ghostty
Documentation- Save the file to ~/.config/ghostty/themes/<name>.
- Add theme = <name> to ~/.config/ghostty/config.
- Reload Ghostty or open a new window.
mkdir -p "$HOME/.config/ghostty/themes" && curl -fsSL "https://terminalthemes.iwwi.app/ports/ghostty/github-dark.conf" -o "$HOME/.config/ghostty/themes/github-dark" && { grep -qxF 'theme = github-dark' "$HOME/.config/ghostty/config" 2>/dev/null || printf '\ntheme = %s\n' 'github-dark' >> "$HOME/.config/ghostty/config"; }
# Open a new Ghostty window.Full configuration
background = #010409
foreground = #e6edf3
cursor-color = #e6edf3
cursor-text = #010409
selection-background = #6e7681
selection-foreground = #e6edf3
palette = 0=#484f58
palette = 1=#ff7b72
palette = 2=#3fb950
palette = 3=#d29922
palette = 4=#58a6ff
palette = 5=#bc8cff
palette = 6=#39c5cf
palette = 7=#b1bac4
palette = 8=#6e7681
palette = 9=#ffa198
palette = 10=#56d364
palette = 11=#e3b341
palette = 12=#79c0ff
palette = 13=#d2a8ff
palette = 14=#56d4dd
palette = 15=#ffffff
Let an agent install it
Give this prompt to your coding agent. It includes the Ghostty install page, native file, steps, and safety constraints.
Help me install the GitHub Dark theme for Ghostty on this machine.
Read the install page: https://terminalthemes.iwwi.app/ghostty/themes/github/dark/
Native theme file: https://terminalthemes.iwwi.app/ports/ghostty/github-dark.conf
Follow these steps:
1. Save the file to ~/.config/ghostty/themes/<name>.
2. Add theme = <name> to ~/.config/ghostty/config.
3. Reload Ghostty or open a new window.
One-line install:
mkdir -p "$HOME/.config/ghostty/themes" && curl -fsSL "https://terminalthemes.iwwi.app/ports/ghostty/github-dark.conf" -o "$HOME/.config/ghostty/themes/github-dark" && { grep -qxF 'theme = github-dark' "$HOME/.config/ghostty/config" 2>/dev/null || printf '\ntheme = %s\n' 'github-dark' >> "$HOME/.config/ghostty/config"; }
# Open a new Ghostty window.
Inspect and back up my existing configuration first. Change only what this theme needs; do not overwrite unrelated settings. Ask before changing my default theme. After installing, verify the file exists and tell me which files changed.FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Where does the GitHub Dark theme go in Ghostty?
Save the file to ~/.config/ghostty/themes/<name>. Add theme = <name> to ~/.config/ghostty/config.
How do I install GitHub Dark in Ghostty?
Download the GitHub Dark configuration file from this page, run the one-line install command, or place the file in the Ghostty location above. Reload Ghostty or open a new window.
Does GitHub Dark keep its colors in Ghostty?
Yes. It uses #010409 for the background, #e6edf3 for the foreground, and the full 16-color ANSI palette, with 17.4:1 body contrast. Only the Ghostty file format changes.
Can I use GitHub Dark in another terminal?
Yes. The same palette exports to Herdr App, Ghostty, Alacritty, Kitty, iTerm2, and Windows Terminal; only the install path and file format change.
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