Meme Break

Take a break with the latest programming memes. Stay refreshed, code better! 😂

Features

🔥 Latest & Trending Memes

Fetches hot/trending memes directly from Reddit for the freshest content.

🎲 Random Programming Memes

Press Cmd+Shift+M (Mac) or Ctrl+Shift+M (Windows) for instant meme therapy.

🪟 Popup Dialog Mode

Quick meme popup that auto-closes after 30 seconds. Perfect for a quick laugh!

⏰ Break Timer

Set a timer to remind you to take breaks. Get memes automatically!

🎯 10 Meme Sources (Default)

• r/ProgrammerHumor
• r/programmerreactions
• r/softwaregore
• r/iiiiiiitttttttttttt
• r/techhumor
• r/linuxmemes
• r/webdev
• r/javascript
• r/coding
• r/cscareerquestions

Commands

Usage

Quick Meme

Just press Cmd+Shift+M whenever you need a laugh.

Popup Mode

Run "Meme Break: Popup Meme" for a quick view dialog that auto-closes.

Break Timer

1. Open Command Palette (Cmd+Shift+P)
2. Run "Meme Break: Start Break Timer"
3. Get memes every hour (configurable)

Settings

{
  "meme-break.breakInterval": 60,
  "meme-break.autoShowMeme": true,
  "meme-break.displayMode": "panel",
  "meme-break.sortBy": "hot",
  "meme-break.memeSubreddits": [
    "ProgrammerHumor",
    "programmerreactions",
    "softwaregore",
    "iiiiiiitttttttttttt",
    "techhumor",
    "linuxmemes",
    "webdev",
    "javascript",
    "coding",
    "cscareerquestions"
  ]
}

Sort Options

• hot - Trending memes (default)
• new - Latest memes
• top - Best memes

Why Meme Breaks?

• 🧠 Mental refresh
• 😊 Mood boost
• 💪 Prevent burnout
• 🎯 Better focus after breaks

Requirements

• VS Code 1.85+
• Internet connection (for fresh memes)

Changelog

v1.1.0

• Renamed - Now "Meme Break" (removed WL prefix)
• Latest Memes - Fetches hot/trending memes directly from Reddit
• Sort Options - Choose between hot, new, or top memes
• Better Caching - 5-minute cache for faster responses
• Direct Reddit API - More reliable meme fetching

v1.0.3

• Dialog Popup - Centered modal dialog instead of side panel
• Close by clicking outside, pressing ESC, or X button
• Smooth slide-in animation
• Dark overlay background for focus

v1.0.2

• Popup Mode - Quick meme popup that auto-closes after 30s
• 10 Subreddits - Way more variety with 10 default channels
• Display Mode Setting - Choose between panel or popup
• New command: "Popup Meme (Quick View)"

v1.0.1

• Fix duplicate memes - now tracks last 50 memes to ensure uniqueness
• Fetch multiple memes at once for better variety
• Added more built-in fallback memes
• Added request timeout handling

v1.0.0

• Initial release
• Random meme viewer
• Break timer with notifications
• Customizable meme sources
• Beautiful meme panel UI

Made with 😂 by @rithytep

Remember: Take breaks, laugh often, code better!