Kitty · github · light · MIT
GitHub Light Legacy for Kitty
GitHub Light Legacy for Kitty: #f6f8fa background, 6.0:1 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 #f6f8fa| Color | Hex | Ratio | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foreground | #586069 | 5.99:1 | AA |
| Cursor | #586069 | 5.99:1 | AA |
| Selection | #959da5 | 2.58:1 | — |
| black | #24292e | 13.78:1 | AAA |
| red | #d73a49 | 4.30:1 | AA large |
| green | #28a745 | 2.94:1 | — |
| yellow | #dbab09 | 2.00:1 | — |
| blue | #0366d6 | 5.09:1 | AA |
| magenta | #5a32a3 | 8.15:1 | AAA |
| cyan | #1b7c83 | 4.63:1 | AA |
| white | #6a737d | 4.52:1 | AA |
| brightBlack | #959da5 | 2.58:1 | — |
| brightRed | #cb2431 | 5.14:1 | AA |
| brightGreen | #22863a | 4.35:1 | AA large |
| brightYellow | #b08800 | 3.10:1 | AA large |
| brightBlue | #005cc5 | 5.91:1 | AA |
| brightMagenta | #5a32a3 | 8.15:1 | AAA |
| brightCyan | #3192aa | 3.39:1 | AA large |
| brightWhite | #d1d5da | 1.39:1 | — |
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 "$HOME/.config/kitty" && curl -fsSL "https://terminalthemes.iwwi.app/ports/kitty/github-light-legacy.conf" -o "$HOME/.config/kitty/github-light-legacy.conf" && { grep -qxF 'include github-light-legacy.conf' "$HOME/.config/kitty/kitty.conf" 2>/dev/null || printf '\ninclude %s\n' 'github-light-legacy.conf' >> "$HOME/.config/kitty/kitty.conf"; }
# Reload Kitty.Full configuration
background #f6f8fa
foreground #586069
cursor #586069
cursor_text_color #f6f8fa
selection_background #959da5
selection_foreground #000000
color0 #24292e
color1 #d73a49
color2 #28a745
color3 #dbab09
color4 #0366d6
color5 #5a32a3
color6 #1b7c83
color7 #6a737d
color8 #959da5
color9 #cb2431
color10 #22863a
color11 #b08800
color12 #005cc5
color13 #5a32a3
color14 #3192aa
color15 #d1d5da
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 Light Legacy theme for Kitty on this machine.
Read the install page: https://terminalthemes.iwwi.app/kitty/themes/github/light-legacy/
Native theme file: https://terminalthemes.iwwi.app/ports/kitty/github-light-legacy.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 "$HOME/.config/kitty" && curl -fsSL "https://terminalthemes.iwwi.app/ports/kitty/github-light-legacy.conf" -o "$HOME/.config/kitty/github-light-legacy.conf" && { grep -qxF 'include github-light-legacy.conf' "$HOME/.config/kitty/kitty.conf" 2>/dev/null || printf '\ninclude %s\n' 'github-light-legacy.conf' >> "$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 Light Legacy 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 Light Legacy in Kitty?
Download the GitHub Light Legacy 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 Light Legacy keep its colors in Kitty?
Yes. It uses #f6f8fa for the background, #586069 for the foreground, and the full 16-color ANSI palette, with 6.0:1 body contrast. Only the Kitty file format changes.
Can I use GitHub Light Legacy 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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