Question 1

How do I install Zenburn.nvim with lazy.nvim?

Accepted Answer

Add it to your lazy.nvim spec: use { 'phha/zenburn.nvim' }, then call require('zenburn').setup() in your config. This mirrors the packer setup shown in the README for easy integration.

Question 2

Zenburn.nvim vs tokyonight.nvim: which is better for eye strain?

Accepted Answer

Zenburn.nvim is specifically designed with a low-contrast, harmonious palette to reduce eye strain during long sessions, while tokyonight offers higher contrast and vibrant colors. For pure eye comfort, Zenburn is the preferred choice.

Question 3

Does Zenburn.nvim support telescope.nvim?

Accepted Answer

The README does not list telescope.nvim among supported plugins. It may work with default highlighting, but for optimal integration, you might need to request or contribute custom highlighting, as the project encourages plugin additions via pull requests.

Question 4

How can I customize the colors in Zenburn.nvim?

Accepted Answer

The project discourages adding new colors to maintain palette discipline, but you can override highlights in your Neovim config using vim.api.nvim_set_hl. However, this is not officially supported and may break with updates, so it's best to stick to the curated palette.

Question 5

Is Zenburn.nvim good for light mode or does it only have a dark theme?

Accepted Answer

Based on the README and screenshots, Zenburn.nvim is a dark theme only, as it ports the classic low-contrast Zenburn scheme. There's no mention of a light variant, so it's not suitable for users preferring light backgrounds.

Question 6

What's the performance impact of Zenburn.nvim compared to other themes?

Accepted Answer

As a Lua-based theme, it should have minimal performance impact on Neovim due to Lua's efficiency. The setup is straightforward, and since it avoids complex animations or dynamic elements, it's unlikely to cause slowdowns compared to heavier VimScript themes.

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