Question 1

How do I create a new colorscheme with Lush from scratch?

Accepted Answer

Use the interactive tutorial by running :LushRunTutorial in Neovim, or follow the CREATE.md guide to set up a template and start editing with live feedback.

Question 2

Can I export a Lush colorscheme for use in regular Vim?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Lush can export to vimscript commands via the BUILD guide, allowing compatibility with Vim, though it requires Neovim for development and export.

Question 3

Is Lush still actively maintained given Neovim's improvements?

Accepted Answer

The README states Lush will be maintained, but its value proposition has changed since Neovim's native Lua support improved, so updates may focus on stability over new features.

Question 4

Lush vs writing colorschemes in pure Lua: which should I choose?

Accepted Answer

Choose Lush for real-time feedback and structured tools during development, but pure Lua is sufficient for basic themes due to Neovim's built-in support, avoiding extra dependencies.

Question 5

How do I customize an existing Lush-based colorscheme?

Accepted Answer

Refer to the EXTEND.md guide to modify colorschemes, which includes examples for user configuration and extending themes without altering the original source.

Question 6

What are the system requirements to run Lush properly?

Accepted Answer

You need Neovim 0.7 or greater with termguicolors enabled for true color support, as specified in the Requirements section, to ensure accurate color rendering.

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