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Kaimandres

v1.0.1 · by martellev · added 3 November 2026

The official Zed port for Kaimandres.nvim.

Themes
Install in Forge SuperView the source

How to install

With Forge Super installed, the button above opens the app on this extension, where you press Install. Nothing is installed until you do.

You can also open the Extensions panel in the app and search for Kaimandres. The extension's id is kaimandres.

Don't have Forge Super yet? Download it here.

README

From the extension's repository, written by its authors and not by Mentenaz. See the source.

Kaimandres for Zed

Kaimandres

A robust, high-contrast, semantic theme; a crossover between Poimandres and Kanagawa aesthetics.

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Philosophy

Kaimandres is handcrafted for the "deep void," balancing the renowned sleek aesthetics of Poimandres with the robust semantic logic and dimming capabilities of Kanagawa.

While the original Poimandres offers a sleek minimal aesthetic, Kaimandres introduces a specific tuning of shades to ensure syntax elements pop without causing eye strain, maintaining a balance between readability and aesthetics.

Features

  • Semantic Depth: Full utilization of Zed's syntax highlighting features to distinguish variables, keywords, and control flow logic clearly.
  • Enhanced Palette: Cherry-picked shades that introduce new colors while strictly maintaining the original "soul" of the Poimandres palette.
  • Deep Immersion: The UI uses inkBlack and voidBlack tones to blend the editor canvas seamlessly with the sidebars and panels.
  • Focus-Driven: Italics are used sparingly for keywords and comments to create flow, while bolding is reserved for control flow.

Installation

Via Zed Extensions (Recommended)

  1. Open Zed.
  2. Open the Extensions view (Cmd+Shift+X or via the application menu).
  3. Search for Kaimandres.
  4. Click Install.
  5. Go to your settings/theme picker with Cmd+K+T and select Kaimandres.

Manual Installation (Development)

If you wish to test the theme manually or modify it:

  1. Download the Kaimandres.json file from: Kaimandres on Zed Themes or directly from this Github repository under themes.
  2. Place it in your Zed configuration directory: ~/.config/zed/themes/.
  3. Go to your settings/theme picker with Cmd+K+T and select Kaimandres.
  4. Restart Zed or reload the window.

Other Ports

This theme is part of a larger ecosystem, all handcrafted by me, ensuring visual consistency across your workflow.

  • Neovim: kaimandres.nvim — The original implementation with robust TreeSitter and LSP integration.
  • VS Code: kaimandres-vscode — The official VS Code port, available for direct installation on VS Code Marketplace.

Reporting Issues

If you encounter visual inconsistencies or unexpected behavior while using Kaimandres in Zed, please open an issue.

When reporting an issue, please include:

  • A clear description of the problem (e.g., specific language highlighting).
  • Screenshots demonstrating the issue.
  • Your Zed version and settings.

Acknowledgements

This project has been built based on many inspirations. Special thanks to:

License

MIT © MartelleV.