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

1. Open the Command Palette (Cmd/Ctrl + P)
2. Type “theme” to filter commands
3. Select “Preferences: Color Theme”
4. Choose a theme

FAQ

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?

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.