nvim-tree / nvim-tree/nvim-web-devicons

User should be able to specify colours for both light and dark backgrounds

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Description

It is currently impossible(?) to set separate colours for light and dark background, in the same way vein built in icons change their colours based on background.

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Research direction

The issue names no files, tests, or configuration entry points. Start by locating how icon colours are currently specified, then determine whether separate light- and dark-background colours can be supported; done would mean a documented, working way to configure both colour variants.

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Assessment

Tech stack
lua
Domain
tooling
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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