How do I add custom properties to a theme?

Question

I know that custom colors schemes can be added to a custom theme (which would let admins select between multiple color schemes) - can I add other custom properties? For example, I'd like to add the ability to type in a name (a dropdown would be even better, but that's not critical) to switch between custom headers between spaces. If this is possible, how do I reference them in my theme? I'd love to be able to look this stuff up, but there's REALLY sparse documentation on building custom themes.

Web_Administrator · Answer

I am already creating a custom theme as an app.

What I can't find anywhere is any developer documentation where I can look some of these things up. I'd like to be able to add to the custom theme I'm developing a few custom properties (exactly like how the custom colors work) that would let my administrative users select various things about the theme (such as a background for their space, etc.).

Stephen Sifers · Answer

Hello,

From what I’m understanding if you want to create a custom theme outside of the options currently available within the product. If this is your goal then you’ll need to review creating a Confluence theme as an app. This type of information will be readily available within the Developer documentation which may be found at Confluence server developer | Writing a Confluence theme. This guide will walk you through creating a customer theme for Confluence.

If you run into any issues along the way please reach out and let us know how we may be able to assist.

Regards,
Stephen Sifers