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Configuration
Create a kint.php file under your /config directory with the following options available to you. You can also use multi-environment options to change these per environment.
The below shows the defaults already used by Kint, so you don't need to add these options unless you want to modify the values.
<?php
return [
'*' => [
'kintSettings' => [
'aliases' => ['time'],
'depth_limit' => 7,
'expanded' => false,
],
'richRendererSettings' => [
'theme' => 'original.css',
],
],
];Configuration options
kintSettings- The Kint Settings (opens new window) to apply globally.richRendererSettings- The Rich Renderer Settings (opens new window).
Control Panel
You can also manage configuration settings through the Control Panel by visiting Settings → Kint.
Last updated: May 2, 2026, 3:23:33 PM