functional-matrix README

A usable, Matrix-inspired VS Code theme for focused developers.

The Philosophy

Functional Matrix is a dark, monochromatic green theme inspired by the iconic digital rain of The Matrix.

Unlike purely aesthetic themes, Functional Matrix is built for productivity and long-term usability, especially on large codebases and complex projects. It uses a consistent green color palette to reduce visual noise and help you stay in the flow.

The design philosophy is simple: keep the core code clean and uniform, but make the most important architectural elements stand out. To achieve this, comments are rendered in a distinct gray to push them to the background, while the syntax highlighting is specifically tuned to make key constructs pop:

• Function Calls
• Keywords & Control Flow
• Type Definitions

The result is a theme that is both stylish and highly practical, allowing you to easily write complex code while maintaining focus.

Key Features

• Monochromatic Green Palette: A single-hue color scheme that's easy on the eyes and minimizes distraction.
• High-Contrast Comments: Gray comments provide clear separation from the functional code, letting you focus on what's executing.
• Optimized for Key Constructs: Syntax rules are tailored to draw your attention to the most important parts of your code.
• Designed for Usability: Created with the goal of being a daily driver for developers working on large, intricate projects.

Optimized For

This theme has been tuned with specific support for a variety of languages to ensure key syntax is highlighted effectively. While it will work for most languages, it includes specific optimizations for:

• Frontend: JavaScript, TypeScript, JSX/TSX, HTML, CSS, SCSS, LESS
• Backend: Go, Python, Rust, Java, C#, PHP
• General: C/C++, SQL, Shell Scripts, Markdown, JSON, YAML

Installation

1. Open the Extensions sidebar in VS Code.
2. Search for Functional Matrix.
3. Click Install.
4. Open the Command Palette (Ctrl+Shift+P), type Color Theme and select Functional Matrix.

Alternatively, to install from a .vsix file:

1. In the Extensions view, click the (...) menu in the top-right corner.
2. Select Install from VSIX...
3. Locate and select the functional-matrix-x.x.x.vsix file.

Feedback

Found an issue or have a suggestion? Please open an issue on the GitHub repository.

Enjoy the focus.

License: MIT