lysyi3m/macos-terminal-themes

Color schemes for default macOS Terminal.app

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Added to GitGenius on September 10th, 2026
Created on March 2nd, 2014
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Detailed Description

macos-terminal-themes is a collection of color schemes for the default macOS Terminal.app.

The project solves the problem of limited built-in terminal color options by providing a curated set of themes that can be imported into Terminal.app's settings. Most themes are ported from iTerm2 color schemes, giving macOS users access to a wider palette of visual styles. Installation is straightforward: themes are distributed as .terminal files that can be imported through Terminal's settings interface or opened directly, though files downloaded from the internet may trigger macOS security warnings that require right-clicking to bypass.

Anyone using the default macOS Terminal.app who wants visual variety beyond the built-in themes should consider this collection. The project explicitly excludes default macOS themes like Pro, Basic, and Grass since users already have access to those. The themes are organized in a themes folder and include both dark and light variants across many aesthetic styles. The README does not compare this collection to alternatives, so no comparative guidance can be offered.

The project maintains documentation for contributors interested in adding new themes, with a CONTRIBUTING.md file that outlines the process and tooling for generating previews. Screenshots are provided in the repository for most themes, allowing users to preview options before installation.