[DOCS] How do I use Dark Mode?

[rednoah]

FileBot uses the System theme by default. If you have configured Dark Mode in your Desktop preferences then FileBot will automatically use the Darcula theme. You can use the net.filebot.theme system property to force a specific theme irregardless of Desktop preferences.


How do I enable Dark Mode on Windows 11?


How do I enable Dark Mode on macOS?



How do I force Dark Mode via a custom configuration file?

1. Press Win+R to open the Run Command prompt
2. Paste filebot -script fn:properties --def net.filebot.theme=Darcula and then press ENTER

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$ filebot -script fn:properties --def net.filebot.theme=Darcula
Update user-defined System Properties
* Set net.filebot.theme = Darcula
Store user-defined System Properties
* Write /data/system.properties
#FileBot System Properties
#Wed Aug 16 8:00:00 GMT 2023
net.filebot.theme=Darcula

Darcula

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filebot -script fn:properties --def net.filebot.theme=Darcula

Nimbus

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filebot -script fn:properties --def net.filebot.theme=Nimbus

Flat Light

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filebot -script fn:properties --def net.filebot.theme=FlatLight

Flat Darcula

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filebot -script fn:properties --def net.filebot.theme=FlatDark

System (Default)

The default System Look-and-Feel mimics the underlying Desktop platform and looks different on Windows, macOS and Linux.

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filebot -script fn:properties --def net.filebot.theme=System