Looker Themes API

This skill enables agents to assist users in programmatically managing the visual appearance of Looker dashboards and reports using the Theme resource in the Looker API.

Overview

Looker themes allow you to control the styling of embedded and internal Looker content, including colors, fonts, and layout options. Using the API, you can:

• Create Themes: Define new visual styles for specific dashboards or the entire instance.
• Update Themes: Modify existing themes to reflect brand changes.
• Set Default Themes: Programmatically change the global default theme.
• Manage Color Collections: Associate custom color palettes with themes.

1. Prerequisites

• API Version: Use Looker API 4.0 for the most up-to-date theme features.
• Permissions: Requires admin or manage_themes permissions.
• Feature Flag: Custom themes must be enabled on the Looker instance.

2. Implementation Pattern (Python SDK)