Disclaimer
Is this project open source? Yes
Is this project completely free? Yes
Is this project vibe-coded beyond the author’s ability to comprehend how it works? No. I’ve used AI assistance, but checked everything and nothing is beyond my comprehension.
Community Directory: Olivier’s Theme
Hi everyone,
I have just released Olivier’s Theme 3.0, a major update of my Obsidian theme.
The idea behind this theme is a calm workspace with real control: typography that stays comfortable in long sessions, color palettes that can be tuned without going wild, and settings that work in cascade instead of forcing you to tweak every detail by hand.
Key ideas
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Typographic comfort for reading and writing
Headings, body text, and vertical rhythm are tuned for long notes and reference material, with options that are deliberately designed for both reading comfort and writing comfort, not just for screenshots. -
Rich but safe color customisation
Version 3 uses a perceptual color system with improved and new palettes, including one that spans the full 360° hue range. You can adjust overall intensity to match your preferred atmosphere, while the theme quietly prevents the most chaotic combinations so things stay readable and coherent. -
Maximum visual change from a few settings
Many options work in layers: Light mode settings cascade into Dark mode unless you override them, and Reading mode builds on Writing mode for both colors and typography. This means small adjustments can transform the look of the theme without forcing you through dozens of switches. -
One theme, many “moods”
Out of the box, the theme can emulate several familiar “environments”: calmer setups like Ideaverse or LYT-style layouts, more opinionated looks inspired by Solarized, classic terminals, typewriter‑like views, or nostalgic word‑processor vibes. The goal is to make it easy to reach these atmospheres without juggling several separate themes.
Documentation
Version 3 comes with a complete, updated documentation site:
- A User Guide for the overall structure and what changed in v3.
- A Niceties & cssclasses guide that explains how to use cssclasses in practice.
- A CSS classes reference that lists all available cssclasses when you just need to look something up.
The docs aim to stay concise but complete.
Try it
- In Obsidian: search for “Olivier’s Theme” in Settings → Appearance → Themes.
- Source and docs: GitHub repository.
If you try the theme, feedback is very welcome – especially about reading and writing comfort, color behaviour, and any setups where a small adjustment could make the theme work even better for you.
Happy note making ! Happy thinking !
Olivier Spinnler