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Keyword Colorizer

Keyword Colorizer

keyword-colorizer

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3 installs
| (1) | Free
Highlight specific keywords with custom colors
Installation
Launch VS Code Quick Open (Ctrl+P), paste the following command, and press enter.
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Keyword Colorizer

Keyword Colorizer gives you full control over your syntax highlighting. Easily assign custom colors and font weights to specific keywords, variables, or patterns across your workspace.

Whether you want return statements to be bright red, or you need TODO comments to stand out in neon green, this extension lets you customize it directly from the VS Code Settings UI.

Features

  • Custom Colors: Assign any hex color to any word.
  • Bold Styling: Toggle bold font weight for extra emphasis.
  • Live Updates: Colors update instantly as you type or change settings.
  • Language Agnostic: Works in TypeScript, Python, C++, Java, Text, and more.

How to Use

Via settings.json

You can also configure it manually in your .vscode/settings.json or User Settings

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