Dark+ Modern Theme for Notepad++

A fresh, modern dark theme for Notepad++, crafted from scratch using the exact color palette of recent versions of VSCode (specifically Dark+ and Dark Modern).

(Note: Due to differences in parser lexers, the highlighting is not a 1:1 replica of VS Code. Instead, it aims for consistency within the palette, prioritizing readability over absolute duplication.)

This project is a rebranding and complete overhaul of the previously hellon8/VS2019-Dark-Npp theme. We decided to keep it in this repository so existing users can easily discover and benefit from the new aesthetics!

Note: This theme was originally inspired by and evolved from the works of cydh's VS2015-Dark-Npp and SeanCline's Npp-VS2012-Dark. Thanks to their original efforts!

Screenshots

Check out the Screenshots Directory to see how the theme highlights different programming languages (including C, C++, C#, CSS, F#, HTML, Java, JavaScript, JSON, PHP, PowerShell, Python, Rust, SQL, XML, and YAML).

Installation

The easiest way to install the theme is using the built-in import feature.

Method 1: Import (Recommended)

1. Download the Dark+ Modern.xml file.
2. Open Notepad++.
3. Go to Settings > Import > Import Style Theme(s)...
4. Select the downloaded .xml file.
5. Go to Settings > Style Configurator, select Dark+ Modern from the theme dropdown, and click Save & Close.

Method 2: Automatic Script

1. Clone or download this repository.
2. Run install.cmd. This will copy the theme to your local Notepad++ themes folder (%AppData%\Notepad++\themes).

Method 3: Manual Installation

1. Download Dark+ Modern.xml.
2. Copy the file to %AppData%\Notepad++\themes.
   • Note: If you use a portable version, copy it to the themes folder in your Notepad++ installation directory.
3. Restart Notepad++.
4. Select the theme in Settings > Style Configurator.