How do I export a colorscheme to Wezterm using nvim-highlite?

Use require('highlite.export').wezterm('colorscheme-name', options) with Neovim 0.9+. Specify options like dir and filename, and consider using build hooks in plugin managers for automatic updates on changes.

nvim-highlite vs lush.nvim: which should I choose?

nvim-highlite is better for rapid development with minimal color input and broad plugin support, while lush.nvim offers a more declarative, real-time preview approach. Pick based on whether you value ease of creation or detailed customization.

How to create a custom colorscheme with nvim-highlite?

Define a palette with a few colors in Lua, then use the generator utilities to create highlight groups. Refer to the advanced usage guide for specifics on cloning and extending groups, and ensure setup is called before applying the colorscheme.

Does nvim-highlite work without termguicolors?

Yes, but you need mini.colors to infer cterm palettes. Use require('mini.colors').get_colorscheme('name'):add_cterm_attributes():apply() or export it once with build hooks for performance, as detailed in the FAQ.

What plugins are supported by nvim-highlite?

It supports numerous plugins, including Neovim ones like telescope, gitsigns, and Vim ones like coc, nerdtree. Full lists are in the README under Neovim and Vim plugin sections, with options to disable specific integrations.

How to override highlight groups in my init.lua?

Add an autocmd for the ColorScheme event with a callback using vim.api.nvim_set_hl. Specify patterns like 'highlite' or '*' to target specific colorschemes, and load the colorscheme after setting the autocommand.

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nvim-highlite

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A Neovim colorscheme generator with semantic highlighting support and built-in themes.

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What is nvim-highlite?

nvim-highlite is a colorscheme generator for Neovim that simplifies creating and managing color themes. It provides a lightweight framework for developers to build custom colorschemes with minimal effort while ensuring compatibility with semantic highlighting and visibility across different lighting conditions.

Target Audience

Neovim users who want to create, customize, or export color themes, particularly those interested in semantic highlighting and plugin integration.

Value Proposition

Developers choose nvim-highlite for its rapid development capabilities, extensive plugin and syntax support, and utilities for importing/exporting colorschemes to various formats, offering a balance of simplicity and flexibility.

Overview

A colorscheme generator that is "lite" on logic for the developer.

Use Cases

Best For

Creating custom Neovim colorschemes with minimal color specification
Exporting Neovim colorschemes to other applications like bat, fish, ghostty, ripgrep, vim, and wezterm
Importing colorschemes from other formats into Neovim
Ensuring colorscheme compatibility with semantic highlighting and varying blue-light conditions
Generating highlight groups for numerous Neovim and Vim plugins automatically
Building colorschemes with built-in terminal palette support

Not Ideal For

Users of standard Vim or Neovim versions older than 0.8
Projects requiring immediate cterm color support without third-party plugins
Developers wanting automatic terminal palette generation for custom colorschemes
Environments where startup time is critical and all plugin integrations are enabled

Pros & Cons

Pros

Extensive Plugin Integration

Generates highlight groups for over 20 Neovim and 15+ Vim plugins out of the box, including popular ones like telescope, lazy.nvim, and coc, as listed in the README.

Easy Custom Colorscheme Creation

Allows creating new colorschemes by specifying just a few colors, with utilities to clone, extend, or merge highlight groups for rapid development.

Cross-Format Export/Import

Exports any colorscheme to formats like bat, fish, wezterm, and imports from other formats, enabling interoperability with tools like ripgrep and Sublime Text.

Built-in Terminal Palettes

Automatically sets terminal colors for all included colorschemes, ensuring consistency across Neovim and terminal emulators without manual configuration.

Cons

No Native cterm Support

Does not generate cterm highlight groups by default, requiring an additional plugin like mini.colors for compatibility without termguicolors, as admitted in the Limitations section.

Limited Terminal Palette Generation

Cannot generate terminal palettes for custom colorschemes due to semantic color mapping, only providing them for built-in themes, forcing manual creation or reliance on mini.colors.

Configuration Overhead

Setup involves managing a deny list for plugins and syntax to optimize startup time, which can be complex for users seeking fine-grained control over integrations.

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