github / github/app

Allow adding custom themes - agentically

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Description

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What problem are you trying to solve?

Currently, the themes supported are embedded in the github.exe and there are no extension points. Please provide an extension point so that we can add our own theme instead of having to use the themes that come with app.

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First steps

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  2. Comment on the issue to say you are picking it up — it saves two people doing the same work.
  3. Fork the repository and make your change on a branch.
  4. Open a pull request that references the issue number.

Research direction

Start by examining how the supported themes are embedded in github.exe and identify where an extension point could fit. The work is complete when users can add a custom theme without modifying the app or being limited to the bundled themes.

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Assessment

Tech stack
github
Domain
desktop
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Active
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
30/100

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