Question 1

How do I create a custom color set for Themer?

Accepted Answer

Use the Web UI at themer.dev to visually pick colors in any CSS format and download a colors.js file, or write a JavaScript file following the ColorSet interface documented in the API section for programmatic control.

Question 2

Themer vs Base16: which is better for my workflow?

Accepted Answer

Themer is lighter and more extensible with better dotfiles integration, while Base16 has a larger existing scheme ecosystem. Themer can import Base16 YAML files, allowing you to leverage Base16 schemes with Themer's broader template support.

Question 3

Can I use Themer to generate themes for mobile apps?

Accepted Answer

Themer primarily targets desktop applications like terminals and editors; built-in templates are for desktop apps. You could create custom templates for mobile, but it requires development effort and isn't supported out-of-the-box.

Question 4

How to preview a theme before generating files with the CLI?

Accepted Answer

You can't preview directly in the CLI—use the Web UI at themer.dev for instant previews across all templates. The CLI generates files without preview, so you need to rely on the Web UI for visual feedback.

Question 5

Does Themer support automatic theme switching for light/dark mode?

Accepted Answer

No, Themer generates static themes based on color sets; it doesn't handle dynamic switching. You need to generate separate dark and light variants and manually apply them in each application.

Question 6

How to integrate Themer themes into my VS Code setup?

Accepted Answer

Generate the VS Code theme using the CLI or Web UI, then copy the outputted JSON file to VS Code's extensions folder or use the editor's theme import feature, as per the installation instructions included in the generated README.

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