SynthWave Dark

A Dark Synthwave/Monokai/Apple Intelligence inspired colour theme to satisfy your neon dreams.
Features
- ⭐️ Dark Synthwave/Apple Intelligence - Inspired by retro aesthetics with modern Apple Intelligence gradients
- ✨ Neon Glow Effects - Optional configurable glow effects for enhanced visual experience
- 🚀 Optimized for JavaScript/TypeScript - Carefully crafted syntax highlighting for modern development
- 🎨 Monokai-Inspired Palette - Classic color scheme with vibrant neon accents
- 🌙 Dark Background - Easy on the eyes with high contrast for readability
Neon Glow Effects
✨ Transform your coding experience with optional neon glow effects!
The theme includes configurable neon glow effects for a more vibrant retro experience. These effects are disabled by default and can be enabled through VS Code settings or commands.
🛠️ How to Enable Glow Effects
Method 1: Using VS Code Settings
- Open VS Code settings (
Ctrl+,
or Cmd+,
)
- Search for "SynthWave Dark"
- Check the "Enable neon glow effects" option
Method 2: Using Command Palette
- Open Command Palette (
Ctrl+Shift+P
or Cmd+Shift+P
)
- Type "Synthwave Dark: Enable Glow"
- Select the command to enable glow effects
- Reload VS Code when prompted
🔧 Available Commands
Synthwave Dark: Enable Glow
- Enables neon glow effects
Synthwave Dark: Clean Up Workbench HTML
- Removes glow effect modifications
⚠️ Compatibility Note: Glow effects require VS Code version 1.12 or newer. If you enable glow effects on an older version, they will be automatically disabled and you'll see a warning message.
📦 Installation
- Open Extensions in Visual Studio Code (
Ctrl+Shift+X
or Cmd+Shift+X
)
- Search for
SynthWave Dark
- Click Install
- Go to
Code > Preferences > Color Theme
and select SynthWave Dark
- (Optional) Enable glow effects using the methods described above
🎨 Recommended Settings
For the best experience with SynthWave Dark, consider these VS Code settings:
{
"workbench.colorTheme": "SynthWave Dark",
"synthwaveDark.enableGlow": true,
"editor.fontSize": 14,
"editor.fontFamily": "Fira Code, JetBrains Mono, Menlo, Monaco, 'Courier New', monospace",
"editor.fontLigatures": true,
"editor.cursorBlinking": "smooth",
"editor.cursorSmoothCaretAnimation": "on"
}
🔗 Repository
This extension is open source and welcomes contributions!

🤝 Contributing
Contributions are welcome! Please follow these steps:
- 🍴 Fork the repository
- 🌿 Create a new branch (
git checkout -b feature/your-feature
)
- 💾 Commit your changes (
git commit -m 'Add some feature'
)
- 🚀 Push to the branch (
git push origin feature/your-feature
)
- 📝 Open a pull request
🐛 Reporting Issues
Found a bug or have a feature request? Please open an issue with:
- Clear description of the problem
- Steps to reproduce
- Your VS Code version
- Screenshots (if applicable)
👨💻 Author
Sammy Kumar

📄 License
MIT License - see LICENSE for details
🌟 Show Your Support
If you like this theme, please:
- ⭐ Star the repository
- 🔄 Share it with your developer friends
- 💬 Leave a review on the VS Code Marketplace
- 🐛 Report any issues you find
Happy Coding! 🚀
💡 Pro Tip: This theme works best with the following VS Code settings for an optimal retro coding experience:
{
"workbench.colorTheme": "SynthWave Dark",
"synthwaveDark.enableGlow": true,
"editor.fontSize": 14,
"editor.fontFamily": "Fira Code, Menlo, Monaco, 'Courier New', monospace",
"editor.fontLigatures": true,
"editor.cursorBlinking": "smooth"
}