---
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 listed in the 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 listed in the 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/