matlab terminal syntax highlighting is not dark mode friendly

[awodij]

Describe the bug

plugin v1.3.13 introduced syntax highlighting in the matlab terminal, but, at least for dark mode users, the text is very dark, and many expected syntax highlights are missing.

relates to #295 #340

To Reproduce
Steps to reproduce the behavior:

1. use a dark mode themed editor
2. use matlab terminal

Expected behavior

• Syntax highlighting should be a brighter color in dark mode - it is too dark and hard to read
• highlighting should have different color for string/char arrs
• highlighting should have different color for comments

Screenshots

Useful Information

• MATLAB Version: 25b
• OS Version: win11
• VS Code Version: devin desktop 3.4

[dklilley]

Hi @awodij , thanks for reaching out! Can you share what theme you are using which causes this issue?

[awodij]

@dklilley above screenshot is from devin desktop "Devin Dark" theme, it looks about the same in the VS code "Dark 2026" (below) - really just about all the dark mode themes look similar.