REAPER Code Editor Custom Theme Colors

Something I had completely overlooked in the Theme Tweak window was the option of loading a theme for the IDE. So today I'm sharing that tip in case others have missed it also.

There are three parts of reaper where the IDE /script editor is used
1 - when editing EEL and LUA scripts
2 - the video processor
3 - editing JS effects

It defaults to a very high contrast style, which might not be ideal to look at for hours...

In the theme tweak/configuration window you can customize all colors used in the IDE, and save/load presets including some from Justin Frankel and White Tie. The theme for the IDE is independent of the rest of REAPER's appearance.

My custom theme for the IDE can be downloaded here:

Add it to your ColorThemes folder and load in the Theme Tweak window

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[ivannikolaev]

OMG Thank you! I have changed the background color to some light purple sh*t (no idea how, I guess, it came with some theme?) and now I can bring it back to black! You are very helpful, Jon.

[aaroncendan]

Here's a download link for the Monokai theme I made, shown off at 2:35 in the video! Hope it's cool if I share it here.

[PhilippeVaz]

Cool, I've learned something, I can use it and I see you next time, thanks :-)

[marceloharguindey]

Hi !! I have searched and obtained information on how to modify colors anywhere in the reaper theme. What I can't find is how to change the color in the numbers of the time ruler, since in general they come in a very dark color and I have visual difficulties, I am configuring my theme from that perspective, could you help me with that information?

I've also tried to change the font, but AFAIK it is not possible, is it?