yargs / yargs/yargs

Add dark mode support

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Description

Hi! First of all, thank you for maintaining this project — it’s incredibly useful.

I’d like to request the addition of a dark mode (or a toggle to switch between light and dark themes) for the documentation and/or any UI components associated with the project.

Why this would help
Improves readability in low‑light environments

Reduces eye strain for users who work at night

Aligns with modern accessibility and UX standards

Provides visual consistency with terminals and editors that already use dark themes

Possible approaches
Add a CSS-based theme switcher

Detect system color scheme via prefers-color-scheme

Provide a manual toggle for users who prefer explicit control

If this feature aligns with the project’s goals, I’d be happy to help test or provide feedback.

Thanks for considering it!

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Research direction

No files, tests, or entry points are identified; start by locating the documentation and UI entry points and reviewing their existing styling. Done means the documentation and associated UI support a usable dark theme, with the chosen system-detection or manual-toggle behavior working consistently.

Written by the indexing model from the issue text.

Assessment

Tech stack
css, javascript
Domain
accessibility, design, documentation, frontend
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Quiet
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
45/100

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