Themes
Customize the appearance of Cursor
Cursor supports both light and dark themes for your coding environment. Cursor inherits VS Code’s theming capabilities - use any VS Code theme, create custom themes, and install theme extensions from the marketplace.
Changing theme
- Open the Command Palette (Cmd/Ctrl + P)
- Type “theme” to filter commands
- Select “Preferences: Color Theme”
- Choose a theme
FAQ
Can I use my VS Code themes in Cursor?
Can I use my VS Code themes in Cursor?
Yes! Cursor is compatible with VS Code themes. Install any VS Code marketplace theme or copy custom theme files.
How do I create a custom theme?
How do I create a custom theme?
Create custom themes like in VS Code. Use “Developer: Generate Color Theme From Current Settings” to start from current settings, or follow the VS Code theme authoring guide.