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True Monochrome Theme

True Monochrome Theme

Tyrail Leverett

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20 installs
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A dark theme for VS Code with a monochrome color palette
Installation
Launch VS Code Quick Open (Ctrl+P), paste the following command, and press enter.
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True Monochrome Theme

A clean, distraction-free VS Code theme featuring true monochrome styling for optimal focus and readability.

Features

  • Pure Monochrome Design: True black and white color scheme with subtle grays
  • High Contrast: Optimized for maximum readability and reduced eye strain
  • Minimalist Approach: No colors, just shades of gray for a distraction-free experience
  • Optimized Syntax Highlighting: Careful use of weight and style to differentiate syntax elements
  • Wide Language Support: Comprehensive support for all major programming languages

Installation

  1. Open VS Code
  2. Go to Extensions (Ctrl+Shift+X / Cmd+Shift+X)
  3. Search for "True Monochrome Theme"
  4. Click Install

Usage

Activating the Theme

  1. Open Command Palette (Ctrl+Shift+P / Cmd+Shift+P)
  2. Type "Preferences: Color Theme"
  3. Select "True Monochrome"

Screenshot

True Monochrome Theme

Features in Detail

  • True Monochrome: No colors, just pure black, white, and grayscale
  • Optimized Contrast: Careful selection of grays for maximum readability
  • Reduced Eye Strain: Designed for long coding sessions
  • Minimalist Design: Focus on content without visual distractions
  • Wide Language Support: Comprehensive syntax highlighting for all major languages

Contributing

Found a bug or want to suggest an improvement? Please:

  1. Check existing issues first
  2. Create a new issue with detailed description
  3. Include screenshots if relevant

Changelog

See CHANGELOG.md for release history.

License

MIT License - see LICENSE for details.

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