Oscura Theme
An unapologetically dark and minimal colorscheme for Zed. Inspired by the Oscura Theme by Fey.
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 Oscura Theme. The extension's id is oscura.
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.
Oscura for Zed
An unapologetically dark and minimal colorscheme for Zed. Meticulously curated accent colors and precisely balanced contrast craft a sophisticated coding environment that's both elegant and easy on the eyes.

Features
- Deep Contrast: The Oscura theme features carefully selected colors that provide excellent readability while remaining gentle on the eyes during long coding sessions.
- Minimal Design: Clean and distraction-free interface that helps you focus on your code.
- Syntax Highlighting: Thoughtfully designed syntax highlighting that makes code structure immediately apparent.
Installation
From Zed Extension Catalog
- Open Zed
- Open the command palette (Cmd+Shift+P or Ctrl+Shift+P)
- Type "Extensions: Install Extension"
- Search for "Oscura"
- Click "Install"
Recommended Settings
For the best experience, we recommend these settings in your Zed configuration:
{
"ui_font_family": "SF Pro",
"buffer_font_family": "Berkeley Mono Variable",
"buffer_font_size": 14,
"buffer_line_height": 1.6
}
About
This theme is inspired by the original Oscura Theme by Fey, adapted for the Zed editor. It follows the same design principles and color palette while being optimized for Zed's interface.
Credits
- Original Oscura Theme by the Fey team