A sophisticated collection of VS Code themes featuring elegant light and dark variants with unique glass effects and Dracula-inspired colors. Designed for enhanced readability and modern aesthetics.
Installation
Launch VS Code Quick Open (Ctrl+P), paste the following command, and press enter.
A sophisticated collection of Visual Studio Code (VS Code) themes featuring elegant light and dark variants with unique glass effects and Dracula-inspired colors. Designed for enhanced readability and modern aesthetics.
🌟 Features
6 Carefully Crafted Themes: Light, Dark, Dark Winter, Dark Glass, Dark with Dracula, and the new Dark Vibe Coder variant
Enhanced Readability: Optimized contrast ratios and color harmony
Modern Aesthetics: Clean, minimalist design with sophisticated color palettes
Syntax Highlighting: Comprehensive support for all major programming languages
Consistent Design: Unified color scheme across all UI elements
Seasonal Accent: Fresh “Dark Winter” palette that blends icy neutrals with the signature Backspace orange
Vibe Coder Energy: A new purple-forward dark theme with neon orange accents for a cozy yet vibrant coding experience
📦 Installation
From VS Code Marketplace
Open VS Code
Go to Extensions (Ctrl+Shift+X / Cmd+Shift+X)
Search for "Backspace Theme"
Click Install
Select your preferred theme from the Command Palette (Ctrl+Shift+P / Cmd+Shift+P)
Type "Color Theme" and choose your variant
Manual Installation
Download the .vsix file from releases
Open VS Code
Press Ctrl+Shift+P / Cmd+Shift+P
Type "Extensions: Install from VSIX"
Select the downloaded file
🚀 Quick Start
Install the extension (see installation methods above)
Open Command Palette: Ctrl+Shift+P (Windows/Linux) or Cmd+Shift+P (macOS)
Type: Preferences: Color Theme
Select your preferred Backspace theme:
Backspace Light
Backspace Dark
Backspace Dark Glass
Backspace Dark with Dracula
Backspace Dark Winter
Backspace Dark Vibe Coder
🙏 Acknowledgments
Inspired by modern design principles and developer feedback
Color theory based on accessibility and readability research
Special thanks to the VS Code community for continuous inspiration
