---
title: >-
  Zed MiMoCode Theme — Warm dark and light theme pair for the Zed code editor —
  by Jad Madi (@jadmadi)
description: >-
  Warm dark and light theme pair for Zed with signature orange accents.
  Officially accepted into the official Zed Extensions catalog.
href: /project/zed-mimocode-theme/
author: Jad Madi
category: Themes & UI
domain: Themes & UI
status: Listed in Zed Extensions
license: MIT
year: '2026'
---
# Zed MiMoCode Theme — Warm dark and light theme pair for the Zed code editor

Warm dark and light theme pair for Zed with signature orange accents. Officially accepted into the official Zed Extensions catalog.

## Project Overview

- **Website**: https://jadmadi.net/project/zed-mimocode-theme/
- **Live Platform**: https://zed.dev/extensions/mimo-code-theme
- **Repository**: https://github.com/jadmadi/zed-mimoCode-theme
- **Documentation**: https://github.com/jadmadi/zed-mimoCode-theme/blob/main/README.md
- **Package**: https://zed.dev/extensions/mimo-code-theme
- **Domain**: Themes & UI
- **Category**: Themes & UI
- **Status**: Listed in Zed Extensions
- **Year**: 2026
- **License**: MIT (permissive)
- **Author**: [@JadMadi](https://x.com/jadmadi)

## Quick Install & Run

```bash
zed: install extension 'mimo-code-theme'
```

## The Problem It Solves

Zed editor lacked a warm dark theme balancing code syntax readability with vivid warm orange accents.

## The Solution

Crafted a dual-variant theme approved and distributed through Zed's official registry.

## Key Features & Capabilities

- Dark and light variants optimized for low eye fatigue
- One-click install directly from Zed's in-editor extension catalog

## Upstream Open Source Contribution

- **Target Repository**: zed-industries/extensions
- **Status**: merged
- **Description**: Accepted into the official Zed Extensions catalog (PR #7409 merged)
- **Pull Requests & Listings**:
  - https://github.com/zed-industries/extensions/pull/7409

## Technical Specifications & Architecture

- **Languages**: JSON
- **Frameworks / Libraries**: Zed Extension Schema
- **Architecture**: Official Zed extension repository package
- **License Model**: MIT

## Frequently Asked Questions

### How do I install the theme in Zed?

Open Zed command palette, search for "zed: install extension" and select "mimo-code-theme".

## Links & References

- Project Page on Crosscurrent Code: https://jadmadi.net/project/zed-mimocode-theme/
- Full Projects Directory: https://jadmadi.net/projects/
- Author Profile: https://jadmadi.net/about/