https://github.com/tilmangriesel/qt-creator-meridian-theme

Beautiful dark color scheme for Qt Creator
https://github.com/tilmangriesel/qt-creator-meridian-theme

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Beautiful dark color scheme for Qt Creator

• Host: GitHub
• URL: https://github.com/tilmangriesel/qt-creator-meridian-theme
• Owner: TilmanGriesel
• License: mit
• Created: 2017-08-09T09:39:02.000Z (over 7 years ago)
• Default Branch: master
• Last Pushed: 2024-10-31T08:13:26.000Z (3 months ago)
• Last Synced: 2024-12-31T04:15:25.300Z (21 days ago)
• Topics: color-scheme, color-theme, dark-theme, material-design, material-ui, qt, qtcreator, solarized, solarized-dark-theme, solarized-theme, theme
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• Size: 1.18 MB
• Stars: 9
• Watchers: 3
• Forks: 2
• Open Issues: 0
• Metadata Files:
  • Readme: README.md
  • License: LICENSE

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README

        
# Qt Creator Meridian Theme

A professionally crafted dark theme for Qt Creator, featuring carefully balanced contrast ratios and harmonious color schemes. Developed and refined through over a decade of professional Qt development experience, Meridian is specifically designed to reduce eye strain during extended coding sessions.

## Preview

### QML

![QML Preview](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TilmanGriesel/qt-creator-meridian/master/docs/screenshots/qml.png)

### C++

![C++ Preview](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TilmanGriesel/qt-creator-meridian/master/docs/screenshots/cpp.png)

## Installation Guide

### 1. Theme File Installation

Copy `meridian.xml` to your Qt Creator styles directory:

- **Windows**: `%appdata%\QtProject\qtcreator\styles`

- **macOS/Linux**: `~/.config/QtProject/qtcreator/styles`

### 2. Qt Creator Configuration

1. Open Qt Creator settings:

   - Navigate to **Tools → Options**

2. Configure interface theme:

   - Go to **Environment → Interface → User Interface**

   - Set Theme to "Flat Dark"

3. Configure text editor settings:

   - Navigate to **Text Editor → Display**

   - Enable "Visualize whitespace"

4. Configure font settings:

   - Go to **Text Editor → Font & Colors**

   - Recommended font: FiraCode or Monaco

   - Recommended size: 11pt (adjust to preference)

5. Apply Meridian theme:

   - Under **Text Editor → Font & Colors**

   - Set "Color Scheme for Qt Creator Theme 'Flat Dark'" to "Meridian"

6. Click "Apply" to save changes

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I recommend installing a programming-optimized font like FiraCode if you haven't already:

- **FiraCode**:

  - FiraCode at [Programming Fonts](https://www.programmingfonts.org/#firacode)

  - Download from [Nerd Fonts](https://github.com/ryanoasis/nerd-fonts/releases/download/v3.2.1/FiraCode.zip)

## Legacy Installation Demo

> **Note**: The following demonstration is from 2017 and may not reflect the current version of the theme.

![Installation Demo](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TilmanGriesel/qt-creator-meridian/master/docs/screenshots/sc_2017_1.gif)

![Theme Preview](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/TilmanGriesel/qt-creator-meridian/master/docs/screenshots/sc_2017_2.gif)

## Support Development

If you find this theme helpful, consider supporting its development:

[![Buy Me A Coffee](https://www.buymeacoffee.com/assets/img/custom_images/yellow_img.png)](https://www.buymeacoffee.com/griesel)

## Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Please feel free to submit a Pull Request.