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micro:bit Inspired Themes for VS Code

Six VS Code colour themes inspired by the BBC micro:bit. Pixel, Spark, and Halo, each in light and dark versions.

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Themes

Theme	Mode	Chrome pair
micro:bit Pixel Light	Light	Green / Blue
micro:bit Pixel Dark	Dark	Green / Blue
micro:bit Spark Light	Light	Red / Orange
micro:bit Spark Dark	Dark	Red / Orange
micro:bit Halo Light	Light	Purple / Teal
micro:bit Halo Dark	Dark	Purple / Teal

Install

From the Marketplace

Open the Extensions view (⇧⌘X / Ctrl+Shift+X).
Search for micro:bit Themes.
Click Install.

Activate a theme

Press F1 (or ⇧⌘P / Ctrl+Shift+P).
Run Preferences: Color Theme.
Pick any micro:bit … entry.

License

These themes are not affiliated with or endorsed by the Micro:bit Educational Foundation.