github-linguist/linguist

New language: Twig

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#7921 opened on Apr 16, 2026

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Description

Language name

Twig

URL of example repository

https://twig.symfony.com/

URL of syntax highlighting grammar

Unsure

Most popular extensions

Wordpress Timber Drupal Craft CMS Twig.js

Detected language

html php

Contributor guide

Tech stack
ruby
Domain
tooling
Issue type
feature
DifficultyEstimated implementation difficulty for a new contributor, from 1 for very small changes to 5 for expert-level work.
3
Estimated timeA rough time range for an experienced contributor to investigate, implement, test, and prepare a pull request.
1-2 days
Activity statusHow available the issue appears right now: fresh, active, stale, blocked, or waiting on maintainer input.
fresh
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
mostly clear
Prerequisites
Ruby knowledgeTextMate grammar basics
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
65
Research direction
First, study existing language definitions in the linguist repository (e.g., lib/linguist/languages.yml) to understand the YAML format. Then, find or create a TextMate grammar for Twig. Search for existing Twig grammars online or adapt a grammar from a similar templating language (e.g., for HTML or PHP). After that, submit a pull request adding the YAML definition and grammar file. No existing PRs or comments for reference.