mathworks / mathworks/MATLAB-extension-for-vscode
matlab terminal syntax highlighting is not dark mode friendly
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- TypeScript
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Description
Describe the bug
plugin v1.3.13 introduced syntax highlighting in the matlab terminal, but, at least for dark mode users, the text is very dark, and many expected syntax highlights are missing.
relates to #295 #340
To Reproduce
Steps to reproduce the behavior:
- use a dark mode themed editor
- use matlab terminal
Expected behavior
- Syntax highlighting should be a brighter color in dark mode - it is too dark and hard to read
- highlighting should have different color for string/char arrs
- highlighting should have different color for comments
Screenshots
Useful Information
- MATLAB Version: 25b
- OS Version: win11
- VS Code Version: devin desktop 3.4
Contributor guide
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Research direction
Reproduce the issue in a dark-themed VS Code environment using the MATLAB terminal, then trace the extension's terminal syntax-highlighting configuration. Confirm the relevant highlighting behavior for general text, strings or character arrays, and comments; done means these elements are readable and visibly differentiated in dark mode.
Written by the indexing model from the issue text.
Assessment
- Tech stack
- matlab, typescript, vscode
- Domain
- tooling
- Issue type
- Bug
- Difficulty
- 3/5
- Estimated time
- 1-2 days
- Activity status
- Quiet
- Clarity
- Mostly clear
- Newbie friendliness
- 52/100