VS Code Theme Creator

Create stunning themes for Visual Studio Code. Customize syntax highlighting, UI colors, and export to the marketplace.

Token Colors
Extension Integration
Marketplace Ready
Full UI Theming

VS Code Theme Designer

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example.tsx
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import React, { useState, useEffect } from 'react'
import { Button } from '@/components/ui/button'
import { Card, CardHeader, CardTitle, CardContent } from '@/components/ui/card'
import { Input } from '@/components/ui/input'
interface User {
id: number
name: string
email: string
}
const UserDashboard = () => {
const [users, setUsers] = useState<User[]>([])
const [loading, setLoading] = useState(true)
const [searchTerm, setSearchTerm] = useState('')
useEffect(() => {
fetchUsers()
}, [])
const fetchUsers = async () => {
try {
const response = await fetch('/api/users')
const data = await response.json()
setUsers(data)
} catch (error) {
console.error('Failed to fetch users:', error)
} finally {
setLoading(false)
}
}
const filteredUsers = users.filter(user =>
user.name.toLowerCase().includes(searchTerm.toLowerCase())
)
return (
<div className="container mx-auto p-6">
<Card>
<CardHeader>
<CardTitle>User Management</CardTitle>
</CardHeader>
<CardContent>
<Input
type="text"
placeholder="Search users..."
value={searchTerm}
onChange={(e) => setSearchTerm(e.target.value)}
className="mb-4"
/>
{loading ? (
<p>Loading users...</p>
) : (
<ul className="space-y-2">
{filteredUsers.map(user => (
<li key={user.id} className="p-3 border rounded">
<h3 className="font-semibold">{user.name}</h3>
<p className="text-sm text-muted-foreground">{user.email}</p>
</li>
))}
</ul>
)}
</CardContent>
</Card>
</div>
)
}
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Marketplace Ready

This theme is ready for publication to the VS Code Extension Marketplace with full token support.

Why VS Code Themes Are Powerful

Visual Studio Code offers the most comprehensive theming system with extensive token support, UI customization, and marketplace distribution.

Rich Token Support

VS Code provides extensive token scopes for precise syntax highlighting across all programming languages and file types.

Complete UI Theming

Customize every aspect of the VS Code interface including activity bar, sidebar, editor tabs, and status bar colors.

Marketplace Distribution

Easily publish themes to the VS Code Extension Marketplace for global distribution and automatic updates.

VS Code Features

Token System
  • • Semantic token support
  • • Language-specific scopes
  • • Conditional highlighting
  • • Extension compatibility
UI Elements
  • • Activity bar & sidebar
  • • Editor tabs & title bar
  • • Status bar & panel
  • • Breadcrumbs & minimap

How to Create VS Code Themes

Follow this step-by-step guide to create and publish your VS Code theme

1

Choose Your Base Colors

Start by setting your editor's main background and foreground colors. These form the foundation of your theme's look and feel.

// Dark theme example
"editor.background": "#1e1e1e"
"editor.foreground": "#d4d4d4"
// Light theme example
"editor.background": "#ffffff"
"editor.foreground": "#1e1e1e"
2

Customize Syntax Colors

Configure colors for different code elements like keywords, strings, comments, and functions. VS Code's token system provides granular control.

// Syntax highlighting
"keyword": "#569CD6"
"string": "#CE9178"
"comment": "#6A9955"
"function": "#DCDCAA"
3

Style the VS Code UI

Customize the VS Code interface elements including the activity bar, sidebar, status bar, and tab colors to match your theme.

// UI customization
"activityBar.background": "#181818"
"sideBar.background": "#252526"
"statusBar.background": "#007acc"
4

Export and Install

Export your theme as a .vsix file or JSON configuration, then install it in VS Code. Test with popular extensions to ensure compatibility.

// Installation methods
1. VS Code: Ctrl+Shift+P → Extensions: Install from VSIX
2. Marketplace: Publish to VS Code Extension Marketplace
3. Manual: Copy JSON to ~/.vscode/extensions/