vivid ☆

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Description:
Generator for LS_COLORS with support for multiple color themes

Type: Formula | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Developer tools

Tags: terminal colors cli development productivity

Install: brew install vivid

About:
Vivid is a tool that generates LS_COLORS configuration files for customizing terminal file colors. It provides a structured way to define color themes using YAML files, making it easy to create and share consistent color schemes. The tool supports both 8-bit and 24-bit color codes, ensuring compatibility across modern terminal emulators.

Key Features:

YAML-based theme configuration for easy customization
Support for both 8-bit and 24-bit color codes
Built-in collection of color themes
Generates LS_COLORS compatible output
Cross-platform compatibility

Use Cases:

Customizing terminal file colors for better visual organization
Creating consistent color schemes across development environments
Sharing terminal themes with team members
Improving file type visibility in command-line workflows

Alternatives:

dircolors – Standard GNU tool with limited theme support
base16-shell – Broader terminal theming solution with more overhead

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