Fast Syntax Highlighting (F-Sy-H) is a popular tool used to highlight and display various programming languages' syntax in text editors and terminals. However, some users have reported that using F-Sy-H with iTerm2 and the p10k theme results in unreadable text, particularly when using a light background. In this article, we will discuss the issue in detail and explore potential solutions.
The Issue: Text Becomes Unreadable with F-Sy-H, iTerm2, and p10k
When using F-Sy-H with iTerm2 and the p10k theme, the text can become unreadable, especially when using a light background. This issue has been reported by several users, and it seems to be related to the theme's configuration with F-Sy-H.
Possible Causes
The exact cause of the issue is not yet clear, but some users have suggested that it might be related to the way F-Sy-H handles the color palette in the p10k theme. Specifically, the "asdf" text color used by F-Sy-H in some programming languages might not be properly defined in the p10k theme, leading to text that is difficult to read.
Potential Solutions
There are a few potential solutions to this issue:
Switch to a different terminal theme that is known to work well with F-Sy-H. For example, the "Solarized Dark" theme is a popular choice that is known to work well with F-Sy-H.
Modify the p10k theme to properly define the "asdf" text color used by F-Sy-H. This might involve editing the theme file directly or submitting a pull request to the p10k project.
Use a different syntax highlighting tool that is known to work well with the p10k theme and a light background. For example, the "Zsh-Syntax-Highlighting" plugin is a popular alternative that is known to work well with p10k.
The issue of unreadable text when using F-Sy-H with iTerm2 and the p10k theme on a light background is a common one. While the exact cause of the issue is not yet clear, there are several potential solutions, including switching to a different terminal theme, modifying the p10k theme, or using a different syntax highlighting tool.