Ghostty · zenbones · dark · MIT
Zenbones Duckbones for Ghostty
Zenbones Duckbones for Ghostty: #0e101a background, 15.9:1 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 #0e101a| Color | Hex | Ratio | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foreground | #ebefc0 | 15.92:1 | AAA |
| Cursor | #ebefc0 | 15.92:1 | AAA |
| Selection | #2b2f46 | 1.44:1 | — |
| black | #0e101a | 1.00:1 | — |
| red | #e03600 | 4.24:1 | AA large |
| green | #5dcd97 | 9.61:1 | AAA |
| yellow | #e39500 | 7.73:1 | AAA |
| blue | #00a3cb | 6.41:1 | AA |
| magenta | #795ccc | 3.81:1 | AA large |
| cyan | #00a3cb | 6.41:1 | AA |
| white | #ebefc0 | 15.92:1 | AAA |
| brightBlack | #2b2f46 | 1.44:1 | — |
| brightRed | #ff4821 | 5.60:1 | AA |
| brightGreen | #58db9e | 10.87:1 | AAA |
| brightYellow | #f6a100 | 9.04:1 | AAA |
| brightBlue | #00b4e0 | 7.77:1 | AAA |
| brightMagenta | #b3a1e6 | 8.27:1 | AAA |
| brightCyan | #00b4e0 | 7.77:1 | AAA |
| brightWhite | #b3b692 | 9.05:1 | 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 "$HOME/.config/ghostty/themes" && curl -fsSL "https://terminalthemes.iwwi.app/ports/ghostty/zenbones-duckbones.conf" -o "$HOME/.config/ghostty/themes/zenbones-duckbones" && { grep -qxF 'theme = zenbones-duckbones' "$HOME/.config/ghostty/config" 2>/dev/null || printf '\ntheme = %s\n' 'zenbones-duckbones' >> "$HOME/.config/ghostty/config"; }
# Open a new Ghostty window.Full configuration
background = #0e101a
foreground = #ebefc0
cursor-color = #ebefc0
cursor-text = #0e101a
selection-background = #2b2f46
selection-foreground = #ebefc0
palette = 0=#0e101a
palette = 1=#e03600
palette = 2=#5dcd97
palette = 3=#e39500
palette = 4=#00a3cb
palette = 5=#795ccc
palette = 6=#00a3cb
palette = 7=#ebefc0
palette = 8=#2b2f46
palette = 9=#ff4821
palette = 10=#58db9e
palette = 11=#f6a100
palette = 12=#00b4e0
palette = 13=#b3a1e6
palette = 14=#00b4e0
palette = 15=#b3b692
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 Zenbones Duckbones theme for Ghostty on this machine.
Read the install page: https://terminalthemes.iwwi.app/ghostty/themes/zenbones/duckbones/
Native theme file: https://terminalthemes.iwwi.app/ports/ghostty/zenbones-duckbones.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 "$HOME/.config/ghostty/themes" && curl -fsSL "https://terminalthemes.iwwi.app/ports/ghostty/zenbones-duckbones.conf" -o "$HOME/.config/ghostty/themes/zenbones-duckbones" && { grep -qxF 'theme = zenbones-duckbones' "$HOME/.config/ghostty/config" 2>/dev/null || printf '\ntheme = %s\n' 'zenbones-duckbones' >> "$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 Zenbones Duckbones theme go in Ghostty?
Save the file to ~/.config/ghostty/themes/<name>. Add theme = <name> to ~/.config/ghostty/config.
How do I install Zenbones Duckbones in Ghostty?
Download the Zenbones Duckbones 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 Zenbones Duckbones keep its colors in Ghostty?
Yes. It uses #0e101a for the background, #ebefc0 for the foreground, and the full 16-color ANSI palette, with 15.9:1 body contrast. Only the Ghostty file format changes.
Can I use Zenbones Duckbones 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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