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Analysis updated 2026-07-16 · repo last pushed 2020-04-01

Audience · ops devopsComplexity · 1/5DormantSetup · easy

In one sentence

A Discourse theme component that lets forum members pick their own color scheme for code blocks, so readers can choose the highlighting style that works best for them.

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  root((repo))
    What it does
      Swaps code block colors
      User choice for themes
      Plugs into Discourse
    Use cases
      Dark mode code reading
      Light mode code reading
      Accessibility support
    Audience
      Forum admins
      Community managers
      Forum members
    Tech stack
      Discourse theme component
      JavaScript
      CSS
    Setup
      Admin panel install
      No external deps
      Quick customization

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What do people build with it?

USE CASE 1

Let forum members switch between dark and light code highlighting themes for comfortable reading.

USE CASE 2

Customize the appearance of code snippets on a Discourse community site to match user preferences.

USE CASE 3

Improve accessibility for programmers reading code blocks in different lighting environments.

What is it built with?

DiscourseJavaScriptCSS

How does it compare?

ruphy/hljs-theme-picker0verflowme/alarm-clock0xhassaan/nn-from-scratch
Stars0
LanguageCSSPython
Last pushed2020-04-012022-10-03
MaintenanceDormantDormant
Setup difficultyeasyeasymoderate
Complexity1/52/54/5
Audienceops devopsvibe coderdeveloper

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How do you get it running?

Difficulty · easy Time to first run · 5min

Install as a Discourse theme component through the admin panel, no external dependencies or infrastructure required.

No license information is provided in the repository.

So what is it?

If you run a Discourse forum and want to give your community members control over how code snippets look, hljs-theme-picker is a tool for the job. It lets users switch the color scheme of code blocks on your site, so instead of being stuck with a single default style, people can pick the visual theme that is easiest for them to read. Forums powered by Discourse frequently have people sharing code, configuration settings, or commands. Code blocks usually highlight different parts of the text in different colors to make it easier to read, such as making variables one color and comments another. This theme component adds the ability to change those colors. The README is very sparse, so it does not detail exactly which themes are included or how users make their selections, but the core idea is that it swaps the default color palette for an alternative one. The people who would use this are forum administrators or community managers who want to improve the reading experience for their members. For example, if you run a forum for programmers, some users might prefer a dark background with bright neon text, while others might find a light background with softer colors much easier on the eyes during long reading sessions. Giving them a choice helps accommodate personal preferences and different lighting environments. Because the README does not go into further detail, it is unclear what specific tradeoffs the project makes, such as whether the theme selection is remembered for individual users or applied globally to the entire forum. However, as a theme component, it is designed to plug directly into a Discourse site without requiring complex technical setup, making it a straightforward way to add a layer of customization to your community.

Copy-paste prompts

Prompt 1
Help me install the hljs-theme-picker Discourse theme component on my forum and configure it so users can switch code block color schemes.
Prompt 2
What Discourse theme components are available for letting users pick their own code highlighting colors, and how does hljs-theme-picker compare?
Prompt 3
Walk me through adding a code theme picker to my Discourse forum so members can choose between dark and light syntax highlighting.

Frequently asked questions

What is hljs-theme-picker?

A Discourse theme component that lets forum members pick their own color scheme for code blocks, so readers can choose the highlighting style that works best for them.

Is hljs-theme-picker actively maintained?

Dormant — no commits in 2+ years (last push 2020-04-01).

What license does hljs-theme-picker use?

No license information is provided in the repository.

How hard is hljs-theme-picker to set up?

Setup difficulty is rated easy, with roughly 5min to a first successful run.

Who is hljs-theme-picker for?

Mainly ops devops.

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