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Whiskey Coder Theme

Whiskey Coder Theme

Subham Bera

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A rich, warm whiskey-inspired theme for VS Code with both dark and light variants
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🥃 Whiskey Coder Theme Collection

A sophisticated, whiskey-inspired theme collection for Visual Studio Code featuring both dark and light variants that transform your coding environment into a warm, elegant workspace.

Version VS Code Themes License

Two Premium Themes • One Elegant Experience


🌟 Theme Variants

🌙 Whiskey Coder Dark

Perfect for late-night coding sessions and low-light environments

Inspiration: Deep whiskey barrels, aged oak, and candlelit distilleries

☀️ Whiskey Coder Light

Ideal for bright workspaces and daytime productivity

Inspiration: Golden honey, cream whiskey, and warm morning light


📸 Visual Showcase

### 🌙 Dark Theme Preview Whiskey Coder Dark Theme

Rich, warm dark theme with deep whiskey barrel tones

☀️ Light Theme Preview

Whiskey Coder Light Theme

Elegant light theme with golden honey and cream accents

🔄 Side-by-Side Comparison

🌙 Dark Theme ☀️ Light Theme
Dark Syntax Light Syntax
Deep, rich syntax highlighting Clean, sophisticated highlighting
🔍 View More Language Examples

Syntax Highlighting Showcase

JavaScript/TypeScript

  • Dark: Perfect for complex logic with soothing amber accents
  • Light: Clean, readable with professional brown tones

HTML/CSS

  • Dark: Elegant tag highlighting with whiskey-golden attributes
  • Light: Crisp, clean markup with honey-colored properties

Python/Java

  • Dark: Rich function names in bourbon gold
  • Light: Professional class definitions in oak brown

JSON/YAML

  • Dark: Glowing keys like aged whiskey
  • Light: Sophisticated structure in caramel tones

🎨 Color Philosophy

🌙 Dark Theme Palette

Inspired by the sophisticated world of aged whiskey and oak barrels:

Element Color Inspiration
Background #1a0f0a Deep whiskey barrel interior
Foreground #e6d4b7 Rich cream foam
Primary Accent #d4a574 Golden amber whiskey
Secondary #daa520 Aged bourbon glow
Highlights #b8860b Liquid gold shine

☀️ Light Theme Palette

Inspired by morning whiskey tastings and honey-colored spirits:

Element Color Inspiration
Background #fdfbf7 Creamy whiskey foam
Foreground #4a2c20 Dark aged oak wood
Primary Accent #b8860b Golden honey whiskey
Secondary #8b4513 Saddle brown leather
Highlights #a0522d Sienna wood finish

🚀 Installation & Usage

Method 1: VS Code Marketplace (Recommended)

  1. Open Visual Studio Code
  2. Navigate to Extensions (Ctrl+Shift+X / Cmd+Shift+X)
  3. Search for "Whiskey Coder"
  4. Click Install
  5. Switch Themes: Ctrl+K Ctrl+T → Choose your preferred variant:
    • 🌙 "Whiskey Coder Dark"
    • ☀️ "Whiskey Coder Light"

Method 2: Manual Installation

# Clone the repository
git clone https://github.com/subhambera/whiskey-coder-Theme.git

# Copy to VS Code extensions folder
# Windows: %USERPROFILE%\.vscode\extensions
# macOS/Linux: ~/.vscode/extensions

Method 3: Quick Theme Switching

Keyboard Shortcut: Ctrl+K Ctrl+T
Command Palette: Preferences: Color Theme

Available Options:
▶ 🌙 Whiskey Coder Dark
▶ ☀️ Whiskey Coder Light

✨ Features & Benefits

🌙 Dark Theme Features ☀️ Light Theme Features
  • 🔥 Eye Comfort: Perfect for extended coding sessions
  • 🌃 Low Light: Ideal for evening/night work
  • 🎯 Focus: Reduces screen glare and distractions
  • 💎 Elegance: Rich, sophisticated appearance
  • 🧘 Calm: Soothing dark tones reduce eye strain
  • ☀️ Bright Workspace: Perfect for well-lit environments
  • 📖 Readability: High contrast for clear text
  • ⚡ Energy: Bright, energizing atmosphere
  • 🎨 Professional: Clean, business-appropriate look
  • 🔍 Clarity: Sharp definition and clear syntax

Universal Features (Both Themes)

  • 🎯 Multi-Language Support: 20+ programming languages
  • 🖥️ Complete UI Theming: Every VS Code element styled
  • 🎨 Consistent Design: Cohesive color harmony
  • ⚡ Performance: Zero impact on VS Code speed
  • 🔧 Customizable: Easy to modify and extend

🛠️ Theme Customization

Quick Customization Examples

Adjust Dark Theme Background

{
  "workbench.colorCustomizations": {
    "[Whiskey Coder Dark]": {
      "editor.background": "#1a0f0a",        // Darker
      "sideBar.background": "#141008"        // Adjust sidebar
    }
  }
}

Modify Light Theme Accents

{
  "workbench.colorCustomizations": {
    "[Whiskey Coder Light]": {
      "editor.background": "#fdfbf7",        // Warmer cream
      "activityBar.background": "#f2ead4"    // Golden activity bar
    }
  }
}

Custom Syntax Colors (Both Themes)

{
  "editor.tokenColorCustomizations": {
    "[Whiskey Coder Dark]": {
      "comments": "#8b6f47",                 // Muted gold comments
      "strings": "#cd853f"                   // Amber strings
    },
    "[Whiskey Coder Light]": {
      "comments": "#8d6e55",                 // Brown comments  
      "strings": "#a0522d"                   // Sienna strings
    }
  }
}

🎯 Perfect For

🌙 Dark Theme Best For:

  • 🌃 Late night coding sessions
  • 💻 Low-light environments
  • 👁️ Users with light sensitivity
  • 🎮 Gaming/entertainment setups
  • 🧘 Focused, distraction-free work

☀️ Light Theme Best For:

  • ☀️ Bright office environments
  • 📊 Professional presentations
  • 👥 Collaborative workspaces
  • 📚 Documentation writing
  • 🔍 Code reviews and debugging

📋 Language Support

Both themes provide enhanced syntax highlighting for:

Frontend Backend Data Other
JavaScript Python JSON Markdown
TypeScript Java YAML XML
HTML/CSS C/C++ SQL Shell
React/Vue C# GraphQL Docker
SCSS/Sass Go TOML Git
Angular Rust CSV Log files

🤝 Contributing

We welcome contributions to improve both theme variants!

Ways to Contribute

  • 🐛 Bug Reports: Found an issue with either theme?
  • 💡 Feature Requests: Ideas for new functionality?
  • 🎨 Color Improvements: Better color suggestions?
  • 📝 Documentation: Help improve our docs?

Development Process

  1. Fork the repository
  2. Create feature branch: git checkout -b feature/theme-improvement
  3. Test both dark and light themes
  4. Submit pull request with screenshots

📊 Theme Statistics

Metric Dark Theme Light Theme
Background Colors 15+ variants 15+ variants
Syntax Colors 25+ scopes 25+ scopes
UI Elements 50+ themed 50+ themed
File Types 20+ languages 20+ languages
Accessibility WCAG AA WCAG AA

📄 License & Credits

License: MIT License - see License for details

Created by: Subham Bera

Repository: Whiskey-Coder-Theme


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🥃 Choose Your Perfect Coding Ambiance

🌙 Dark Theme: For the contemplative night owl
☀️ Light Theme: For the energetic day warrior

"Code like you're savoring fine whiskey - with patience, appreciation, and style."

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