Kitty · github · dark · MIT
GitHub Dark for Kitty
GitHub Dark for Kitty: #010409 background, 17.4:1 body contrast, and the full 16-color ANSI palette. Save the file to ~/.config/kitty/<name>.conf. Add include <name>.conf to ~/.config/kitty/kitty.conf. 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 Kitty
Documentation- Save the file to ~/.config/kitty/<name>.conf.
- Add include <name>.conf to ~/.config/kitty/kitty.conf.
- Reload the Kitty configuration.
mkdir -p "$HOME/.config/kitty" && curl -fsSL "https://terminalthemes.iwwi.app/ports/kitty/github-dark.conf" -o "$HOME/.config/kitty/github-dark.conf" && { grep -qxF 'include github-dark.conf' "$HOME/.config/kitty/kitty.conf" 2>/dev/null || printf '\ninclude %s\n' 'github-dark.conf' >> "$HOME/.config/kitty/kitty.conf"; }
# Reload Kitty.Full configuration
background #010409
foreground #e6edf3
cursor #e6edf3
cursor_text_color #010409
selection_background #6e7681
selection_foreground #e6edf3
color0 #484f58
color1 #ff7b72
color2 #3fb950
color3 #d29922
color4 #58a6ff
color5 #bc8cff
color6 #39c5cf
color7 #b1bac4
color8 #6e7681
color9 #ffa198
color10 #56d364
color11 #e3b341
color12 #79c0ff
color13 #d2a8ff
color14 #56d4dd
color15 #ffffff
Let an agent install it
Give this prompt to your coding agent. It includes the Kitty install page, native file, steps, and safety constraints.
Help me install the GitHub Dark theme for Kitty on this machine.
Read the install page: https://terminalthemes.iwwi.app/kitty/themes/github/dark/
Native theme file: https://terminalthemes.iwwi.app/ports/kitty/github-dark.conf
Follow these steps:
1. Save the file to ~/.config/kitty/<name>.conf.
2. Add include <name>.conf to ~/.config/kitty/kitty.conf.
3. Reload the Kitty configuration.
One-line install:
mkdir -p "$HOME/.config/kitty" && curl -fsSL "https://terminalthemes.iwwi.app/ports/kitty/github-dark.conf" -o "$HOME/.config/kitty/github-dark.conf" && { grep -qxF 'include github-dark.conf' "$HOME/.config/kitty/kitty.conf" 2>/dev/null || printf '\ninclude %s\n' 'github-dark.conf' >> "$HOME/.config/kitty/kitty.conf"; }
# Reload Kitty.
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 Kitty?
Save the file to ~/.config/kitty/<name>.conf. Add include <name>.conf to ~/.config/kitty/kitty.conf.
How do I install GitHub Dark in Kitty?
Download the GitHub Dark configuration file from this page, run the one-line install command, or place the file in the Kitty location above. Reload the Kitty configuration.
Does GitHub Dark keep its colors in Kitty?
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 Kitty 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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