diff --git a/plugins/zsh-syntax-highlighting/highlighters/brackets/brackets-highlighter.zsh b/plugins/zsh-syntax-highlighting/highlighters/brackets/brackets-highlighter.zsh
new file mode 100644
index 000000000..bc388fdbf
--- /dev/null
+++ b/plugins/zsh-syntax-highlighting/highlighters/brackets/brackets-highlighter.zsh
@@ -0,0 +1,107 @@
+# -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
+# Copyright (c) 2010-2017 zsh-syntax-highlighting contributors
+# All rights reserved.
+#
+# Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without modification, are permitted
+# provided that the following conditions are met:
+#
+#  * Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright notice, this list of conditions
+#    and the following disclaimer.
+#  * Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright notice, this list of
+#    conditions and the following disclaimer in the documentation and/or other materials provided
+#    with the distribution.
+#  * Neither the name of the zsh-syntax-highlighting contributors nor the names of its contributors
+#    may be used to endorse or promote products derived from this software without specific prior
+#    written permission.
+#
+# THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS "AS IS" AND ANY EXPRESS OR
+# IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND
+# FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE DISCLAIMED. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COPYRIGHT HOLDER OR
+# CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL
+# DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE,
+# DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER
+# IN CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT
+# OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.
+# -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
+# -*- mode: zsh; sh-indentation: 2; indent-tabs-mode: nil; sh-basic-offset: 2; -*-
+# vim: ft=zsh sw=2 ts=2 et
+# -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
+
+
+# Define default styles.
+: ${ZSH_HIGHLIGHT_STYLES[bracket-error]:=fg=red,bold}
+: ${ZSH_HIGHLIGHT_STYLES[bracket-level-1]:=fg=blue,bold}
+: ${ZSH_HIGHLIGHT_STYLES[bracket-level-2]:=fg=green,bold}
+: ${ZSH_HIGHLIGHT_STYLES[bracket-level-3]:=fg=magenta,bold}
+: ${ZSH_HIGHLIGHT_STYLES[bracket-level-4]:=fg=yellow,bold}
+: ${ZSH_HIGHLIGHT_STYLES[bracket-level-5]:=fg=cyan,bold}
+: ${ZSH_HIGHLIGHT_STYLES[cursor-matchingbracket]:=standout}
+
+# Whether the brackets highlighter should be called or not.
+_zsh_highlight_highlighter_brackets_predicate()
+{
+  [[ $WIDGET == zle-line-finish ]] || _zsh_highlight_cursor_moved || _zsh_highlight_buffer_modified
+}
+
+# Brackets highlighting function.
+_zsh_highlight_highlighter_brackets_paint()
+{
+  local char style
+  local -i bracket_color_size=${#ZSH_HIGHLIGHT_STYLES[(I)bracket-level-*]} buflen=${#BUFFER} level=0 matchingpos pos
+  local -A levelpos lastoflevel matching
+
+  # Find all brackets and remember which one is matching
+  pos=0
+  for char in ${(s..)BUFFER} ; do
+    (( ++pos ))
+    case $char in
+      ["([{"])
+        levelpos[$pos]=$((++level))
+        lastoflevel[$level]=$pos
+        ;;
+      [")]}"])
+        if (( level > 0 )); then
+          matchingpos=$lastoflevel[$level]
+          levelpos[$pos]=$((level--))
+          if _zsh_highlight_brackets_match $matchingpos $pos; then
+            matching[$matchingpos]=$pos
+            matching[$pos]=$matchingpos
+          fi
+        else
+          levelpos[$pos]=-1
+        fi
+        ;;
+    esac
+  done
+
+  # Now highlight all found brackets
+  for pos in ${(k)levelpos}; do
+    if (( $+matching[$pos] )); then
+      if (( bracket_color_size )); then
+        _zsh_highlight_add_highlight $((pos - 1)) $pos bracket-level-$(( (levelpos[$pos] - 1) % bracket_color_size + 1 ))
+      fi
+    else
+      _zsh_highlight_add_highlight $((pos - 1)) $pos bracket-error
+    fi
+  done
+
+  # If cursor is on a bracket, then highlight corresponding bracket, if any.
+  if [[ $WIDGET != zle-line-finish ]]; then
+    pos=$((CURSOR + 1))
+    if (( $+levelpos[$pos] )) && (( $+matching[$pos] )); then
+      local -i otherpos=$matching[$pos]
+      _zsh_highlight_add_highlight $((otherpos - 1)) $otherpos cursor-matchingbracket
+    fi
+  fi
+}
+
+# Helper function to differentiate type 
+_zsh_highlight_brackets_match()
+{
+  case $BUFFER[$1] in
+    \() [[ $BUFFER[$2] == \) ]];;
+    \[) [[ $BUFFER[$2] == \] ]];;
+    \{) [[ $BUFFER[$2] == \} ]];;
+    *) false;;
+  esac
+}
diff --git a/plugins/zsh-syntax-highlighting/highlighters/brackets/test-data/cursor-matchingbracket-line-finish.zsh b/plugins/zsh-syntax-highlighting/highlighters/brackets/test-data/cursor-matchingbracket-line-finish.zsh
new file mode 100644
index 000000000..b2acd31df
--- /dev/null
+++ b/plugins/zsh-syntax-highlighting/highlighters/brackets/test-data/cursor-matchingbracket-line-finish.zsh
@@ -0,0 +1,36 @@
+# -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
+# Copyright (c) 2016 zsh-syntax-highlighting contributors
+# All rights reserved.
+#
+# Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without modification, are permitted
+# provided that the following conditions are met:
+#
+#  * Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright notice, this list of conditions
+#    and the following disclaimer.
+#  * Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright notice, this list of
+#    conditions and the following disclaimer in the documentation and/or other materials provided
+#    with the distribution.
+#  * Neither the name of the zsh-syntax-highlighting contributors nor the names of its contributors
+#    may be used to endorse or promote products derived from this software without specific prior
+#    written permission.
+#
+# THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS "AS IS" AND ANY EXPRESS OR
+# IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND
+# FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE DISCLAIMED. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COPYRIGHT HOLDER OR
+# CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL
+# DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE,
+# DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER
+# IN CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT
+# OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.
+# -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
+# -*- mode: zsh; sh-indentation: 2; indent-tabs-mode: nil; sh-basic-offset: 2; -*-
+# vim: ft=zsh sw=2 ts=2 et
+# -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
+
+WIDGET=zle-line-finish
+
+BUFFER=': $foo[bar]'
+CURSOR=6 # cursor is zero-based
+
+expected_region_highlight=(
+)
diff --git a/plugins/zsh-syntax-highlighting/highlighters/brackets/test-data/cursor-matchingbracket.zsh b/plugins/zsh-syntax-highlighting/highlighters/brackets/test-data/cursor-matchingbracket.zsh
new file mode 100644
index 000000000..e05b4e902
--- /dev/null
+++ b/plugins/zsh-syntax-highlighting/highlighters/brackets/test-data/cursor-matchingbracket.zsh
@@ -0,0 +1,47 @@
+# -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
+# Copyright (c) 2016 zsh-syntax-highlighting contributors
+# All rights reserved.
+#
+# Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without modification, are permitted
+# provided that the following conditions are met:
+#
+#  * Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright notice, this list of conditions
+#    and the following disclaimer.
+#  * Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright notice, this list of
+#    conditions and the following disclaimer in the documentation and/or other materials provided
+#    with the distribution.
+#  * Neither the name of the zsh-syntax-highlighting contributors nor the names of its contributors
+#    may be used to endorse or promote products derived from this software without specific prior
+#    written permission.
+#
+# THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS "AS IS" AND ANY EXPRESS OR
+# IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND
+# FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE DISCLAIMED. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COPYRIGHT HOLDER OR
+# CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL
+# DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE,
+# DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER
+# IN CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT
+# OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.
+# -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
+# -*- mode: zsh; sh-indentation: 2; indent-tabs-mode: nil; sh-basic-offset: 2; -*-
+# vim: ft=zsh sw=2 ts=2 et
+# -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
+
+unsorted=1
+
+ZSH_HIGHLIGHT_STYLES[bracket-level-1]=
+ZSH_HIGHLIGHT_STYLES[bracket-level-2]=
+ZSH_HIGHLIGHT_STYLES[bracket-level-3]=
+
+BUFFER=': ((( )))'
+CURSOR=2 # cursor is zero-based
+
+expected_region_highlight=(
+  "3 3 bracket-level-1"
+  "4 4 bracket-level-2"
+  "5 5 bracket-level-3"
+  "7 7 bracket-level-3"
+  "8 8 bracket-level-2"
+  "9 9 bracket-level-1"
+  "9 9 cursor-matchingbracket"
+)
diff --git a/plugins/zsh-syntax-highlighting/highlighters/brackets/test-data/empty-styles.zsh b/plugins/zsh-syntax-highlighting/highlighters/brackets/test-data/empty-styles.zsh
new file mode 100644
index 000000000..e60657bcc
--- /dev/null
+++ b/plugins/zsh-syntax-highlighting/highlighters/brackets/test-data/empty-styles.zsh
@@ -0,0 +1,33 @@
+# -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
+# Copyright (c) 2016 zsh-syntax-highlighting contributors
+# All rights reserved.
+#
+# Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without modification, are permitted
+# provided that the following conditions are met:
+#
+#  * Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright notice, this list of conditions
+#    and the following disclaimer.
+#  * Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright notice, this list of
+#    conditions and the following disclaimer in the documentation and/or other materials provided
+#    with the distribution.
+#  * Neither the name of the zsh-syntax-highlighting contributors nor the names of its contributors
+#    may be used to endorse or promote products derived from this software without specific prior
+#    written permission.
+#
+# THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS "AS IS" AND ANY EXPRESS OR
+# IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND
+# FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE DISCLAIMED. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COPYRIGHT HOLDER OR
+# CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL
+# DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE,
+# DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER
+# IN CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT
+# OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.
+# -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
+# -*- mode: zsh; sh-indentation: 2; indent-tabs-mode: nil; sh-basic-offset: 2; -*-
+# vim: ft=zsh sw=2 ts=2 et
+# -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
+
+BUFFER=': (x)'
+
+expected_region_highlight=(
+)
diff --git a/plugins/zsh-syntax-highlighting/highlighters/brackets/test-data/loop-styles.zsh b/plugins/zsh-syntax-highlighting/highlighters/brackets/test-data/loop-styles.zsh
new file mode 100644
index 000000000..e5cfcdf03
--- /dev/null
+++ b/plugins/zsh-syntax-highlighting/highlighters/brackets/test-data/loop-styles.zsh
@@ -0,0 +1,53 @@
+# -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
+# Copyright (c) 2016 zsh-syntax-highlighting contributors
+# All rights reserved.
+#
+# Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without modification, are permitted
+# provided that the following conditions are met:
+#
+#  * Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright notice, this list of conditions
+#    and the following disclaimer.
+#  * Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright notice, this list of
+#    conditions and the following disclaimer in the documentation and/or other materials provided
+#    with the distribution.
+#  * Neither the name of the zsh-syntax-highlighting contributors nor the names of its contributors
+#    may be used to endorse or promote products derived from this software without specific prior
+#    written permission.
+#
+# THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS "AS IS" AND ANY EXPRESS OR
+# IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND
+# FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE DISCLAIMED. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COPYRIGHT HOLDER OR
+# CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL
+# DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE,
+# DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER
+# IN CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT
+# OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.
+# -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
+# -*- mode: zsh; sh-indentation: 2; indent-tabs-mode: nil; sh-basic-offset: 2; -*-
+# vim: ft=zsh sw=2 ts=2 et
+# -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
+
+unsorted=1
+
+ZSH_HIGHLIGHT_STYLES[bracket-level-1]=
+ZSH_HIGHLIGHT_STYLES[bracket-level-2]=
+ZSH_HIGHLIGHT_STYLES[bracket-level-3]=
+
+BUFFER=': ({[({[(x)]})]})'
+
+expected_region_highlight=(
+  "3  3  bracket-level-1"
+  "4  4  bracket-level-2"
+  "5  5  bracket-level-3"
+  "6  6  bracket-level-1"
+  "7  7  bracket-level-2"
+  "8  8  bracket-level-3"
+  "9  9  bracket-level-1"
+  "11 11 bracket-level-1"
+  "12 12 bracket-level-3"
+  "13 13 bracket-level-2"
+  "14 14 bracket-level-1"
+  "15 15 bracket-level-3"
+  "16 16 bracket-level-2"
+  "17 17 bracket-level-1"
+)
diff --git a/plugins/zsh-syntax-highlighting/highlighters/brackets/test-data/mismatch-patentheses.zsh b/plugins/zsh-syntax-highlighting/highlighters/brackets/test-data/mismatch-patentheses.zsh
new file mode 100644
index 000000000..5cc588fab
--- /dev/null
+++ b/plugins/zsh-syntax-highlighting/highlighters/brackets/test-data/mismatch-patentheses.zsh
@@ -0,0 +1,42 @@
+# -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
+# Copyright (c) 2015 zsh-syntax-highlighting contributors
+# All rights reserved.
+#
+# Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without modification, are permitted
+# provided that the following conditions are met:
+#
+#  * Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright notice, this list of conditions
+#    and the following disclaimer.
+#  * Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright notice, this list of
+#    conditions and the following disclaimer in the documentation and/or other materials provided
+#    with the distribution.
+#  * Neither the name of the zsh-syntax-highlighting contributors nor the names of its contributors
+#    may be used to endorse or promote products derived from this software without specific prior
+#    written permission.
+#
+# THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS "AS IS" AND ANY EXPRESS OR
+# IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND
+# FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE DISCLAIMED. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COPYRIGHT HOLDER OR
+# CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL
+# DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE,
+# DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER
+# IN CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT
+# OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.
+# -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
+# -*- mode: zsh; sh-indentation: 2; indent-tabs-mode: nil; sh-basic-offset: 2; -*-
+# vim: ft=zsh sw=2 ts=2 et
+# -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
+
+unsorted=1
+
+ZSH_HIGHLIGHT_STYLES[bracket-level-1]=
+ZSH_HIGHLIGHT_STYLES[bracket-level-2]=
+
+BUFFER='echo ({x}]'
+
+expected_region_highlight=(
+  "6  6  bracket-error" # (
+  "7  7  bracket-level-2" # {
+  "9  9  bracket-level-2" # }
+  "10 10 bracket-error" # )
+)
diff --git a/plugins/zsh-syntax-highlighting/highlighters/brackets/test-data/near-quotes.zsh b/plugins/zsh-syntax-highlighting/highlighters/brackets/test-data/near-quotes.zsh
new file mode 100644
index 000000000..49f002be3
--- /dev/null
+++ b/plugins/zsh-syntax-highlighting/highlighters/brackets/test-data/near-quotes.zsh
@@ -0,0 +1,42 @@
+# -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
+# Copyright (c) 2016 zsh-syntax-highlighting contributors
+# All rights reserved.
+#
+# Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without modification, are permitted
+# provided that the following conditions are met:
+#
+#  * Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright notice, this list of conditions
+#    and the following disclaimer.
+#  * Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright notice, this list of
+#    conditions and the following disclaimer in the documentation and/or other materials provided
+#    with the distribution.
+#  * Neither the name of the zsh-syntax-highlighting contributors nor the names of its contributors
+#    may be used to endorse or promote products derived from this software without specific prior
+#    written permission.
+#
+# THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS "AS IS" AND ANY EXPRESS OR
+# IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND
+# FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE DISCLAIMED. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COPYRIGHT HOLDER OR
+# CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL
+# DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE,
+# DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER
+# IN CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT
+# OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.
+# -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
+# -*- mode: zsh; sh-indentation: 2; indent-tabs-mode: nil; sh-basic-offset: 2; -*-
+# vim: ft=zsh sw=2 ts=2 et
+# -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
+
+unsorted=1
+
+ZSH_HIGHLIGHT_STYLES[bracket-level-1]=
+ZSH_HIGHLIGHT_STYLES[bracket-level-2]=
+
+BUFFER=': {"{x}"}'
+
+expected_region_highlight=(
+  "3 3 bracket-level-1"
+  "5 5 bracket-level-2"
+  "7 7 bracket-level-2"
+  "9 9 bracket-level-1"
+)
diff --git a/plugins/zsh-syntax-highlighting/highlighters/brackets/test-data/nested-parentheses.zsh b/plugins/zsh-syntax-highlighting/highlighters/brackets/test-data/nested-parentheses.zsh
new file mode 100644
index 000000000..21a20fb3c
--- /dev/null
+++ b/plugins/zsh-syntax-highlighting/highlighters/brackets/test-data/nested-parentheses.zsh
@@ -0,0 +1,45 @@
+# -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
+# Copyright (c) 2015 zsh-syntax-highlighting contributors
+# All rights reserved.
+#
+# Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without modification, are permitted
+# provided that the following conditions are met:
+#
+#  * Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright notice, this list of conditions
+#    and the following disclaimer.
+#  * Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright notice, this list of
+#    conditions and the following disclaimer in the documentation and/or other materials provided
+#    with the distribution.
+#  * Neither the name of the zsh-syntax-highlighting contributors nor the names of its contributors
+#    may be used to endorse or promote products derived from this software without specific prior
+#    written permission.
+#
+# THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS "AS IS" AND ANY EXPRESS OR
+# IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND
+# FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE DISCLAIMED. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COPYRIGHT HOLDER OR
+# CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL
+# DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE,
+# DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER
+# IN CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT
+# OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.
+# -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
+# -*- mode: zsh; sh-indentation: 2; indent-tabs-mode: nil; sh-basic-offset: 2; -*-
+# vim: ft=zsh sw=2 ts=2 et
+# -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
+
+unsorted=1
+
+ZSH_HIGHLIGHT_STYLES[bracket-level-1]=
+ZSH_HIGHLIGHT_STYLES[bracket-level-2]=
+ZSH_HIGHLIGHT_STYLES[bracket-level-3]=
+
+BUFFER='echo $(echo ${(z)array})'
+
+expected_region_highlight=(
+  "7  7  bracket-level-1" # (
+  "14 14 bracket-level-2" # {
+  "15 15 bracket-level-3" # (
+  "17 17 bracket-level-3" # )
+  "23 23 bracket-level-2" # }
+  "24 24 bracket-level-1" # )
+)
diff --git a/plugins/zsh-syntax-highlighting/highlighters/brackets/test-data/only-error.zsh b/plugins/zsh-syntax-highlighting/highlighters/brackets/test-data/only-error.zsh
new file mode 100644
index 000000000..00fe557c3
--- /dev/null
+++ b/plugins/zsh-syntax-highlighting/highlighters/brackets/test-data/only-error.zsh
@@ -0,0 +1,34 @@
+# -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
+# Copyright (c) 2017 zsh-syntax-highlighting contributors
+# All rights reserved.
+#
+# Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without modification, are permitted
+# provided that the following conditions are met:
+#
+#  * Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright notice, this list of conditions
+#    and the following disclaimer.
+#  * Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright notice, this list of
+#    conditions and the following disclaimer in the documentation and/or other materials provided
+#    with the distribution.
+#  * Neither the name of the zsh-syntax-highlighting contributors nor the names of its contributors
+#    may be used to endorse or promote products derived from this software without specific prior
+#    written permission.
+#
+# THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS "AS IS" AND ANY EXPRESS OR
+# IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND
+# FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE DISCLAIMED. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COPYRIGHT HOLDER OR
+# CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL
+# DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE,
+# DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER
+# IN CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT
+# OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.
+# -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
+# -*- mode: zsh; sh-indentation: 2; indent-tabs-mode: nil; sh-basic-offset: 2; -*-
+# vim: ft=zsh sw=2 ts=2 et
+# -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
+
+BUFFER=': x)'
+
+expected_region_highlight=(
+  "4 4 bracket-error" # )
+)
diff --git a/plugins/zsh-syntax-highlighting/highlighters/brackets/test-data/quoted-patentheses.zsh b/plugins/zsh-syntax-highlighting/highlighters/brackets/test-data/quoted-patentheses.zsh
new file mode 100644
index 000000000..81ee04f22
--- /dev/null
+++ b/plugins/zsh-syntax-highlighting/highlighters/brackets/test-data/quoted-patentheses.zsh
@@ -0,0 +1,34 @@
+# -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
+# Copyright (c) 2015 zsh-syntax-highlighting contributors
+# All rights reserved.
+#
+# Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without modification, are permitted
+# provided that the following conditions are met:
+#
+#  * Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright notice, this list of conditions
+#    and the following disclaimer.
+#  * Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright notice, this list of
+#    conditions and the following disclaimer in the documentation and/or other materials provided
+#    with the distribution.
+#  * Neither the name of the zsh-syntax-highlighting contributors nor the names of its contributors
+#    may be used to endorse or promote products derived from this software without specific prior
+#    written permission.
+#
+# THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS "AS IS" AND ANY EXPRESS OR
+# IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND
+# FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE DISCLAIMED. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COPYRIGHT HOLDER OR
+# CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL
+# DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE,
+# DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER
+# IN CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT
+# OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.
+# -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
+# -*- mode: zsh; sh-indentation: 2; indent-tabs-mode: nil; sh-basic-offset: 2; -*-
+# vim: ft=zsh sw=2 ts=2 et
+# -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
+
+BUFFER='echo "foo ( bar"'
+
+expected_region_highlight=(
+"11 11 bracket-error"
+)
diff --git a/plugins/zsh-syntax-highlighting/highlighters/brackets/test-data/simple-parentheses.zsh b/plugins/zsh-syntax-highlighting/highlighters/brackets/test-data/simple-parentheses.zsh
new file mode 100644
index 000000000..2ccfbab0c
--- /dev/null
+++ b/plugins/zsh-syntax-highlighting/highlighters/brackets/test-data/simple-parentheses.zsh
@@ -0,0 +1,42 @@
+# -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
+# Copyright (c) 2015 zsh-syntax-highlighting contributors
+# All rights reserved.
+#
+# Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without modification, are permitted
+# provided that the following conditions are met:
+#
+#  * Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright notice, this list of conditions
+#    and the following disclaimer.
+#  * Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright notice, this list of
+#    conditions and the following disclaimer in the documentation and/or other materials provided
+#    with the distribution.
+#  * Neither the name of the zsh-syntax-highlighting contributors nor the names of its contributors
+#    may be used to endorse or promote products derived from this software without specific prior
+#    written permission.
+#
+# THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS "AS IS" AND ANY EXPRESS OR
+# IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND
+# FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE DISCLAIMED. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COPYRIGHT HOLDER OR
+# CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL
+# DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE,
+# DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER
+# IN CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT
+# OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.
+# -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
+# -*- mode: zsh; sh-indentation: 2; indent-tabs-mode: nil; sh-basic-offset: 2; -*-
+# vim: ft=zsh sw=2 ts=2 et
+# -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
+
+unsorted=1
+
+ZSH_HIGHLIGHT_STYLES[bracket-level-1]=
+ZSH_HIGHLIGHT_STYLES[bracket-level-2]=
+
+BUFFER='echo ({x})'
+
+expected_region_highlight=(
+  "6  6  bracket-level-1" # (
+  "7  7  bracket-level-2" # {
+  "9  9  bracket-level-2" # }
+  "10 10 bracket-level-1" # )
+)
diff --git a/plugins/zsh-syntax-highlighting/highlighters/brackets/test-data/unclosed-patentheses.zsh b/plugins/zsh-syntax-highlighting/highlighters/brackets/test-data/unclosed-patentheses.zsh
new file mode 100644
index 000000000..d3f6560d0
--- /dev/null
+++ b/plugins/zsh-syntax-highlighting/highlighters/brackets/test-data/unclosed-patentheses.zsh
@@ -0,0 +1,41 @@
+# -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
+# Copyright (c) 2015 zsh-syntax-highlighting contributors
+# All rights reserved.
+#
+# Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without modification, are permitted
+# provided that the following conditions are met:
+#
+#  * Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright notice, this list of conditions
+#    and the following disclaimer.
+#  * Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright notice, this list of
+#    conditions and the following disclaimer in the documentation and/or other materials provided
+#    with the distribution.
+#  * Neither the name of the zsh-syntax-highlighting contributors nor the names of its contributors
+#    may be used to endorse or promote products derived from this software without specific prior
+#    written permission.
+#
+# THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS "AS IS" AND ANY EXPRESS OR
+# IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND
+# FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE DISCLAIMED. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COPYRIGHT HOLDER OR
+# CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL
+# DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE,
+# DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER
+# IN CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT
+# OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.
+# -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
+# -*- mode: zsh; sh-indentation: 2; indent-tabs-mode: nil; sh-basic-offset: 2; -*-
+# vim: ft=zsh sw=2 ts=2 et
+# -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
+
+unsorted=1
+
+ZSH_HIGHLIGHT_STYLES[bracket-level-1]=
+ZSH_HIGHLIGHT_STYLES[bracket-level-2]=
+
+BUFFER='echo ({x}'
+
+expected_region_highlight=(
+  "6  6  bracket-error" # (
+  "7  7  bracket-level-2" # {
+  "9  9  bracket-level-2" # }
+)
diff --git a/plugins/zsh-syntax-highlighting/highlighters/brackets/test-data/unclosed-patentheses2.zsh b/plugins/zsh-syntax-highlighting/highlighters/brackets/test-data/unclosed-patentheses2.zsh
new file mode 100644
index 000000000..2c489c308
--- /dev/null
+++ b/plugins/zsh-syntax-highlighting/highlighters/brackets/test-data/unclosed-patentheses2.zsh
@@ -0,0 +1,40 @@
+# -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
+# Copyright (c) 2015 zsh-syntax-highlighting contributors
+# All rights reserved.
+#
+# Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without modification, are permitted
+# provided that the following conditions are met:
+#
+#  * Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright notice, this list of conditions
+#    and the following disclaimer.
+#  * Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright notice, this list of
+#    conditions and the following disclaimer in the documentation and/or other materials provided
+#    with the distribution.
+#  * Neither the name of the zsh-syntax-highlighting contributors nor the names of its contributors
+#    may be used to endorse or promote products derived from this software without specific prior
+#    written permission.
+#
+# THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS "AS IS" AND ANY EXPRESS OR
+# IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND
+# FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE DISCLAIMED. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COPYRIGHT HOLDER OR
+# CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL
+# DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE,
+# DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER
+# IN CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT
+# OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.
+# -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
+# -*- mode: zsh; sh-indentation: 2; indent-tabs-mode: nil; sh-basic-offset: 2; -*-
+# vim: ft=zsh sw=2 ts=2 et
+# -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
+
+unsorted=1
+
+ZSH_HIGHLIGHT_STYLES[bracket-level-1]=
+
+BUFFER='echo {x})'
+
+expected_region_highlight=(
+  "6  6  bracket-level-1" # {
+  "8  8  bracket-level-1" # }
+  "9  9 bracket-error" # )
+)
diff --git a/plugins/zsh-syntax-highlighting/highlighters/cursor/cursor-highlighter.zsh b/plugins/zsh-syntax-highlighting/highlighters/cursor/cursor-highlighter.zsh
new file mode 100644
index 000000000..81633a3c3
--- /dev/null
+++ b/plugins/zsh-syntax-highlighting/highlighters/cursor/cursor-highlighter.zsh
@@ -0,0 +1,47 @@
+# -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
+# Copyright (c) 2010-2011 zsh-syntax-highlighting contributors
+# All rights reserved.
+#
+# Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without modification, are permitted
+# provided that the following conditions are met:
+#
+#  * Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright notice, this list of conditions
+#    and the following disclaimer.
+#  * Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright notice, this list of
+#    conditions and the following disclaimer in the documentation and/or other materials provided
+#    with the distribution.
+#  * Neither the name of the zsh-syntax-highlighting contributors nor the names of its contributors
+#    may be used to endorse or promote products derived from this software without specific prior
+#    written permission.
+#
+# THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS "AS IS" AND ANY EXPRESS OR
+# IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND
+# FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE DISCLAIMED. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COPYRIGHT HOLDER OR
+# CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL
+# DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE,
+# DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER
+# IN CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT
+# OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.
+# -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
+# -*- mode: zsh; sh-indentation: 2; indent-tabs-mode: nil; sh-basic-offset: 2; -*-
+# vim: ft=zsh sw=2 ts=2 et
+# -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
+
+
+# Define default styles.
+: ${ZSH_HIGHLIGHT_STYLES[cursor]:=standout}
+
+# Whether the cursor highlighter should be called or not.
+_zsh_highlight_highlighter_cursor_predicate()
+{
+  # remove cursor highlighting when the line is finished
+  [[ $WIDGET == zle-line-finish ]] || _zsh_highlight_cursor_moved
+}
+
+# Cursor highlighting function.
+_zsh_highlight_highlighter_cursor_paint()
+{
+  [[ $WIDGET == zle-line-finish ]] && return
+  
+  _zsh_highlight_add_highlight $CURSOR $(( $CURSOR + 1 )) cursor
+}
diff --git a/plugins/zsh-syntax-highlighting/highlighters/line/line-highlighter.zsh b/plugins/zsh-syntax-highlighting/highlighters/line/line-highlighter.zsh
new file mode 100644
index 000000000..f922dc9b2
--- /dev/null
+++ b/plugins/zsh-syntax-highlighting/highlighters/line/line-highlighter.zsh
@@ -0,0 +1,44 @@
+# -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
+# Copyright (c) 2010-2011 zsh-syntax-highlighting contributors
+# All rights reserved.
+#
+# Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without modification, are permitted
+# provided that the following conditions are met:
+#
+#  * Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright notice, this list of conditions
+#    and the following disclaimer.
+#  * Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright notice, this list of
+#    conditions and the following disclaimer in the documentation and/or other materials provided
+#    with the distribution.
+#  * Neither the name of the zsh-syntax-highlighting contributors nor the names of its contributors
+#    may be used to endorse or promote products derived from this software without specific prior
+#    written permission.
+#
+# THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS "AS IS" AND ANY EXPRESS OR
+# IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND
+# FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE DISCLAIMED. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COPYRIGHT HOLDER OR
+# CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL
+# DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE,
+# DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER
+# IN CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT
+# OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.
+# -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
+# -*- mode: zsh; sh-indentation: 2; indent-tabs-mode: nil; sh-basic-offset: 2; -*-
+# vim: ft=zsh sw=2 ts=2 et
+# -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
+
+
+# Define default styles.
+: ${ZSH_HIGHLIGHT_STYLES[line]:=}
+
+# Whether the root highlighter should be called or not.
+_zsh_highlight_highlighter_line_predicate()
+{
+  _zsh_highlight_buffer_modified
+}
+
+# root highlighting function.
+_zsh_highlight_highlighter_line_paint()
+{
+  _zsh_highlight_add_highlight 0 $#BUFFER line
+}
diff --git a/plugins/zsh-syntax-highlighting/highlighters/pattern/pattern-highlighter.zsh b/plugins/zsh-syntax-highlighting/highlighters/pattern/pattern-highlighter.zsh
new file mode 100644
index 000000000..e0422d084
--- /dev/null
+++ b/plugins/zsh-syntax-highlighting/highlighters/pattern/pattern-highlighter.zsh
@@ -0,0 +1,60 @@
+# -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
+# Copyright (c) 2010-2011 zsh-syntax-highlighting contributors
+# All rights reserved.
+#
+# Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without modification, are permitted
+# provided that the following conditions are met:
+#
+#  * Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright notice, this list of conditions
+#    and the following disclaimer.
+#  * Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright notice, this list of
+#    conditions and the following disclaimer in the documentation and/or other materials provided
+#    with the distribution.
+#  * Neither the name of the zsh-syntax-highlighting contributors nor the names of its contributors
+#    may be used to endorse or promote products derived from this software without specific prior
+#    written permission.
+#
+# THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS "AS IS" AND ANY EXPRESS OR
+# IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND
+# FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE DISCLAIMED. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COPYRIGHT HOLDER OR
+# CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL
+# DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE,
+# DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER
+# IN CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT
+# OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.
+# -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
+# -*- mode: zsh; sh-indentation: 2; indent-tabs-mode: nil; sh-basic-offset: 2; -*-
+# vim: ft=zsh sw=2 ts=2 et
+# -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
+
+
+# List of keyword and color pairs.
+typeset -gA ZSH_HIGHLIGHT_PATTERNS
+
+# Whether the pattern highlighter should be called or not.
+_zsh_highlight_highlighter_pattern_predicate()
+{
+  _zsh_highlight_buffer_modified
+}
+
+# Pattern syntax highlighting function.
+_zsh_highlight_highlighter_pattern_paint()
+{
+  setopt localoptions extendedglob
+  local pattern
+  for pattern in ${(k)ZSH_HIGHLIGHT_PATTERNS}; do
+    _zsh_highlight_pattern_highlighter_loop "$BUFFER" "$pattern"
+  done
+}
+
+_zsh_highlight_pattern_highlighter_loop()
+{
+  # This does *not* do its job syntactically, sorry.
+  local buf="$1" pat="$2"
+  local -a match mbegin mend
+  local MATCH; integer MBEGIN MEND
+  if [[ "$buf" == (#b)(*)(${~pat})* ]]; then
+    region_highlight+=("$((mbegin[2] - 1)) $mend[2] $ZSH_HIGHLIGHT_PATTERNS[$pat], memo=zsh-syntax-highlighting")
+    "$0" "$match[1]" "$pat"; return $?
+  fi
+}
diff --git a/plugins/zsh-syntax-highlighting/highlighters/pattern/test-data/rm-rf.zsh b/plugins/zsh-syntax-highlighting/highlighters/pattern/test-data/rm-rf.zsh
new file mode 100644
index 000000000..2f7692940
--- /dev/null
+++ b/plugins/zsh-syntax-highlighting/highlighters/pattern/test-data/rm-rf.zsh
@@ -0,0 +1,36 @@
+# -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
+# Copyright (c) 2016 zsh-syntax-highlighting contributors
+# All rights reserved.
+#
+# Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without modification, are permitted
+# provided that the following conditions are met:
+#
+#  * Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright notice, this list of conditions
+#    and the following disclaimer.
+#  * Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright notice, this list of
+#    conditions and the following disclaimer in the documentation and/or other materials provided
+#    with the distribution.
+#  * Neither the name of the zsh-syntax-highlighting contributors nor the names of its contributors
+#    may be used to endorse or promote products derived from this software without specific prior
+#    written permission.
+#
+# THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS "AS IS" AND ANY EXPRESS OR
+# IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND
+# FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE DISCLAIMED. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COPYRIGHT HOLDER OR
+# CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL
+# DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE,
+# DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER
+# IN CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT
+# OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.
+# -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
+# -*- mode: zsh; sh-indentation: 2; indent-tabs-mode: nil; sh-basic-offset: 2; -*-
+# vim: ft=zsh sw=2 ts=2 et
+# -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
+
+ZSH_HIGHLIGHT_PATTERNS+=('rm -rf *' 'fg=white,bold,bg=red')
+
+BUFFER='rm -rf /'
+
+expected_region_highlight=(
+  "1 8 fg=white,bold,bg=red" # rm -rf /
+)
diff --git a/plugins/zsh-syntax-highlighting/highlighters/regexp/regexp-highlighter.zsh b/plugins/zsh-syntax-highlighting/highlighters/regexp/regexp-highlighter.zsh
new file mode 100644
index 000000000..0d43aacd3
--- /dev/null
+++ b/plugins/zsh-syntax-highlighting/highlighters/regexp/regexp-highlighter.zsh
@@ -0,0 +1,62 @@
+# -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
+# Copyright (c) 2010-2016 zsh-syntax-highlighting contributors
+# All rights reserved.
+#
+# Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without modification, are permitted
+# provided that the following conditions are met:
+#
+#  * Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright notice, this list of conditions
+#    and the following disclaimer.
+#  * Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright notice, this list of
+#    conditions and the following disclaimer in the documentation and/or other materials provided
+#    with the distribution.
+#  * Neither the name of the zsh-syntax-highlighting contributors nor the names of its contributors
+#    may be used to endorse or promote products derived from this software without specific prior
+#    written permission.
+#
+# THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS "AS IS" AND ANY EXPRESS OR
+# IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND
+# FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE DISCLAIMED. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COPYRIGHT HOLDER OR
+# CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL
+# DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE,
+# DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER
+# IN CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT
+# OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.
+# -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
+# -*- mode: zsh; sh-indentation: 2; indent-tabs-mode: nil; sh-basic-offset: 2; -*-
+# vim: ft=zsh sw=2 ts=2 et
+# -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
+
+
+# List of keyword and color pairs.
+typeset -gA ZSH_HIGHLIGHT_REGEXP
+
+# Whether the pattern highlighter should be called or not.
+_zsh_highlight_highlighter_regexp_predicate()
+{
+  _zsh_highlight_buffer_modified
+}
+
+# Pattern syntax highlighting function.
+_zsh_highlight_highlighter_regexp_paint()
+{
+  setopt localoptions extendedglob
+  local pattern
+  for pattern in ${(k)ZSH_HIGHLIGHT_REGEXP}; do
+    _zsh_highlight_regexp_highlighter_loop "$BUFFER" "$pattern"
+  done
+}
+
+_zsh_highlight_regexp_highlighter_loop()
+{
+  local buf="$1" pat="$2"
+  integer OFFSET=0
+  local MATCH; integer MBEGIN MEND
+  local -a match mbegin mend
+  while true; do
+    [[ "$buf" =~ "$pat" ]] || return;
+    region_highlight+=("$((MBEGIN - 1 + OFFSET)) $((MEND + OFFSET)) $ZSH_HIGHLIGHT_REGEXP[$pat], memo=zsh-syntax-highlighting")
+    buf="$buf[$(($MEND+1)),-1]"
+    OFFSET=$((MEND+OFFSET));
+  done
+}
diff --git a/plugins/zsh-syntax-highlighting/highlighters/regexp/test-data/complex.zsh b/plugins/zsh-syntax-highlighting/highlighters/regexp/test-data/complex.zsh
new file mode 100644
index 000000000..4e0089b96
--- /dev/null
+++ b/plugins/zsh-syntax-highlighting/highlighters/regexp/test-data/complex.zsh
@@ -0,0 +1,37 @@
+# -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
+# Copyright (c) 2016 zsh-syntax-highlighting contributors
+# All rights reserved.
+#
+# Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without modification, are permitted
+# provided that the following conditions are met:
+#
+#  * Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright notice, this list of conditions
+#    and the following disclaimer.
+#  * Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright notice, this list of
+#    conditions and the following disclaimer in the documentation and/or other materials provided
+#    with the distribution.
+#  * Neither the name of the zsh-syntax-highlighting contributors nor the names of its contributors
+#    may be used to endorse or promote products derived from this software without specific prior
+#    written permission.
+#
+# THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS "AS IS" AND ANY EXPRESS OR
+# IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND
+# FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE DISCLAIMED. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COPYRIGHT HOLDER OR
+# CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL
+# DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE,
+# DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER
+# IN CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT
+# OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.
+# -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
+# -*- mode: zsh; sh-indentation: 2; indent-tabs-mode: nil; sh-basic-offset: 2; -*-
+# vim: ft=zsh sw=2 ts=2 et
+# -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
+
+ZSH_HIGHLIGHT_REGEXP+=('[0-9\+\-]+' 'fg=white,bold,bg=red')
+
+BUFFER='echo 1+9-3 7+2'
+
+expected_region_highlight=(
+  "6 10 fg=white,bold,bg=red"
+  "12 14 fg=white,bold,bg=red"
+)
diff --git a/plugins/zsh-syntax-highlighting/highlighters/regexp/test-data/subexpression.zsh b/plugins/zsh-syntax-highlighting/highlighters/regexp/test-data/subexpression.zsh
new file mode 100644
index 000000000..308cb413f
--- /dev/null
+++ b/plugins/zsh-syntax-highlighting/highlighters/regexp/test-data/subexpression.zsh
@@ -0,0 +1,36 @@
+#!/usr/bin/env zsh
+# -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
+# Copyright (c) 2018 zsh-syntax-highlighting contributors
+# All rights reserved.
+#
+# Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without modification, are permitted
+# provided that the following conditions are met:
+#
+#  * Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright notice, this list of conditions
+#    and the following disclaimer.
+#  * Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright notice, this list of
+#    conditions and the following disclaimer in the documentation and/or other materials provided
+#    with the distribution.
+#  * Neither the name of the zsh-syntax-highlighting contributors nor the names of its contributors
+#    may be used to endorse or promote products derived from this software without specific prior
+#    written permission.
+#
+# THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS "AS IS" AND ANY EXPRESS OR
+# IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND
+# FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE DISCLAIMED. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COPYRIGHT HOLDER OR
+# CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL
+# DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE,
+# DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER
+# IN CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT
+# OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.
+# -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
+# -*- mode: zsh; sh-indentation: 2; indent-tabs-mode: nil; sh-basic-offset: 2; -*-
+# vim: ft=zsh sw=2 ts=2 et
+# -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
+
+BUFFER='ls foo'
+ZSH_HIGHLIGHT_REGEXP=('(^| )(ls|cd)($| )' 'fg=green')
+
+expected_region_highlight=(
+  '1 3 fg=green' # "ls "
+)
diff --git a/plugins/zsh-syntax-highlighting/highlighters/regexp/test-data/word-boundary.zsh b/plugins/zsh-syntax-highlighting/highlighters/regexp/test-data/word-boundary.zsh
new file mode 100644
index 000000000..1f4f6665b
--- /dev/null
+++ b/plugins/zsh-syntax-highlighting/highlighters/regexp/test-data/word-boundary.zsh
@@ -0,0 +1,42 @@
+# -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
+# Copyright (c) 2016 zsh-syntax-highlighting contributors
+# All rights reserved.
+#
+# Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without modification, are permitted
+# provided that the following conditions are met:
+#
+#  * Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright notice, this list of conditions
+#    and the following disclaimer.
+#  * Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright notice, this list of
+#    conditions and the following disclaimer in the documentation and/or other materials provided
+#    with the distribution.
+#  * Neither the name of the zsh-syntax-highlighting contributors nor the names of its contributors
+#    may be used to endorse or promote products derived from this software without specific prior
+#    written permission.
+#
+# THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS "AS IS" AND ANY EXPRESS OR
+# IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND
+# FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE DISCLAIMED. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COPYRIGHT HOLDER OR
+# CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL
+# DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE,
+# DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER
+# IN CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT
+# OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.
+# -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
+# -*- mode: zsh; sh-indentation: 2; indent-tabs-mode: nil; sh-basic-offset: 2; -*-
+# vim: ft=zsh sw=2 ts=2 et
+# -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
+
+if zmodload zsh/pcre 2>/dev/null; then
+  setopt RE_MATCH_PCRE
+
+  ZSH_HIGHLIGHT_REGEXP+=('\bsudo\b' 'fg=white,bold,bg=red')
+
+  BUFFER='sudo ls'
+
+  expected_region_highlight=(
+    "1 4 fg=white,bold,bg=red"
+  )
+else
+  skip_test='Test requires zsh/pcre'
+fi
diff --git a/plugins/zsh-syntax-highlighting/highlighters/root/root-highlighter.zsh b/plugins/zsh-syntax-highlighting/highlighters/root/root-highlighter.zsh
new file mode 100644
index 000000000..3718c449a
--- /dev/null
+++ b/plugins/zsh-syntax-highlighting/highlighters/root/root-highlighter.zsh
@@ -0,0 +1,44 @@
+# -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
+# Copyright (c) 2010-2011 zsh-syntax-highlighting contributors
+# All rights reserved.
+#
+# Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without modification, are permitted
+# provided that the following conditions are met:
+#
+#  * Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright notice, this list of conditions
+#    and the following disclaimer.
+#  * Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright notice, this list of
+#    conditions and the following disclaimer in the documentation and/or other materials provided
+#    with the distribution.
+#  * Neither the name of the zsh-syntax-highlighting contributors nor the names of its contributors
+#    may be used to endorse or promote products derived from this software without specific prior
+#    written permission.
+#
+# THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS "AS IS" AND ANY EXPRESS OR
+# IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND
+# FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE DISCLAIMED. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COPYRIGHT HOLDER OR
+# CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL
+# DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE,
+# DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER
+# IN CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT
+# OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.
+# -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
+# -*- mode: zsh; sh-indentation: 2; indent-tabs-mode: nil; sh-basic-offset: 2; -*-
+# vim: ft=zsh sw=2 ts=2 et
+# -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
+
+
+# Define default styles.
+: ${ZSH_HIGHLIGHT_STYLES[root]:=standout}
+
+# Whether the root highlighter should be called or not.
+_zsh_highlight_highlighter_root_predicate()
+{
+  _zsh_highlight_buffer_modified
+}
+
+# root highlighting function.
+_zsh_highlight_highlighter_root_paint()
+{
+  if (( EUID == 0 )) { _zsh_highlight_add_highlight 0 $#BUFFER root }
+}