Add UI to preview and install colorschemes like VSCode. #20257

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opened 2026-01-31 07:08:20 +00:00 by claunia · 0 comments
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Originally created by @adityamwagh on GitHub (Jul 19, 2023).

Description of the new feature/enhancement

I propose adding a theme installation standard to Windows Terminal, similar to VSCode's theme preview & installation functionality. This would enable users to easily search, preview, and install themes from within the application, reducing manual copy-paste work and enhancing the user experience.

The feature should include:

  • A theme marketplace or repository within Windows Terminal for theme discovery.
  • Theme preview option to assess appearance before installation.
  • Simple one-click installation process for selected themes.
  • Theme management interface for activation, deactivation, and uninstallation.

For example, like VSCode, I could open the theme picker dialog using a key board shortcut (Ctrl + K Ctrl + T) and preview themes and install them with the press of a button.

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claunia added the Issue-FeatureResolution-Duplicate labels 2026-01-31 07:08:21 +00:00
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Reference: starred/terminal#20257