dotfiles/config/iterm2

iTerm2 Configuration

This directory contains iTerm2 configuration to match the Kitty terminal setup with Nord theme.

Quick Setup

1. Import Nord Color Scheme:

   # Run the setup script
   ~/dotfiles/config/iterm2/setup-iterm.sh
   

2. Manual Color Import:

   • Open iTerm2
   • Press Cmd+, to open Preferences
   • Go to Profiles → Colors
   • Click Color Presets... dropdown
   • Select Import...
   • Navigate to ~/dotfiles/config/iterm2/Nord.itermcolors
   • Select Nord from the Color Presets dropdown

Matching Settings with Kitty

The following settings match your Kitty configuration:

Font Configuration

• Font: Iosevka Term SS08 (or Dank Mono if you prefer)
• Size: 16pt
• Ligatures: Enabled
• Non-ASCII Font: Fira Code Nerd Font (for symbols)

Window Settings

• Default Size: 120 columns × 35 rows
• Transparency: 8% (equivalent to Kitty's 0.92 opacity)
• Blur: Optional, helps with readability

Behavior

• Scrollback: 10,000 lines
• Copy on Selection: Enabled
• Visual Bell: Enabled (no audio bell)
• Cursor: Block, blinking

Manual Configuration

If you prefer to configure manually:

1. Font:

   • Profiles → Text → Font → Change Font
   • Select "Iosevka Term SS08" or "Dank Mono", Size 16

2. Colors:

   • Already handled by importing Nord.itermcolors

3. Window:

   • Profiles → Window → Settings for New Windows
   • Columns: 120, Rows: 35
   • Transparency: Drag slider to ~8%

4. Terminal:

   • Profiles → Terminal → Scrollback Buffer
   • Set to 10,000 lines

5. Keys:

   • Profiles → Keys → Key Mappings
   • Add shortcuts as needed to match Kitty

Keyboard Shortcuts

To match Kitty's shortcuts in iTerm2:

Action	Kitty	iTerm2 Setup
New Tab	Cmd+T	Default
Close Tab	Cmd+W	Default
Next Tab	Cmd+]	Default
Previous Tab	Cmd+[	Default
Font Size +	Cmd+Plus	Preferences → Keys → +
Font Size -	Cmd+Minus	Preferences → Keys → +
Font Size Reset	Cmd+0	Preferences → Keys → +

Saving Your Configuration

To save your iTerm2 configuration to dotfiles:

1. Open Preferences (Cmd+,)
2. Go to General → Preferences
3. Click Load preferences from a custom folder
4. Select ~/dotfiles/config/iterm2
5. Check Save changes to folder when iTerm2 quits

This ensures your iTerm2 settings are backed up with your dotfiles.

Nord Theme Benefits

The Nord color scheme is specifically chosen for:

• Reduced eye strain with muted colors
• Excellent contrast without being harsh
• Better readability for users with vision considerations
• Consistent appearance across Kitty and iTerm2