Code Rhythm 🎵

Transform your code into music! Code Rhythm is a VS Code extension that converts code structure into musical patterns using the Web Audio API, making programming more accessible and enjoyable.

Demo coming soon!

Features

🎼 Real-time Code Sonification

• Automatic Analysis: Converts functions, loops, variables, and conditionals into distinct sounds
• Live Updates: Music adapts as you type
• Multi-language Support: Works with any language VS Code supports

🎹 Musical Genres

Choose from different musical styles:

• Electronic: Punchy drums and synthesizers
• Jazz: Swung rhythms and blue notes
• Ambient: Atmospheric pads and textures
• Classical: Orchestral arrangements

🎧 Advanced Modes

Navigation Mode

• Cursor movements trigger contextual sounds
• Jump detection with transition effects
• Audio breadcrumbs for code exploration

Overview Mode

• Compress entire files into 30-second compositions
• Identify musical sections (intro/verse/chorus)
• Export as MIDI files

Diff Mode

• Stereo comparison of code changes
• Added code in right channel, removed in left
• Crossfade effects for modifications

Focus Mode

• Binaural beats for concentration (alpha/theta waves)
• Typing rhythm metronome
• Pomodoro timer with musical cues

👥 Team Features

• Author Signatures: Unique rhythm patterns per developer
• Musical Handoffs: Smooth transitions between coding styles
• Git Integration: Analyze commit patterns

Installation

1. Open VS Code
2. Press Ctrl+P / Cmd+P
3. Type ext install code-rhythm
4. Press Enter

Quick Start

1. Open any code file
2. Click the "▶ Code Rhythm" button in the status bar
3. Adjust tempo and volume in the control panel
4. Start coding and listen!

Keyboard Shortcuts

• Ctrl+Alt+P / Cmd+Alt+P: Toggle playback
• Ctrl+Alt+M / Cmd+Alt+M: Change mode
• Ctrl+Alt+G / Cmd+Alt+G: Switch genre

Sound Mappings

Configuration

{
  "codeRhythm.tempo": 120,
  "codeRhythm.genre": "Electronic",
  "codeRhythm.volume": 0.7,
  "codeRhythm.enableVisualizer": true
}

Use Cases

Accessibility

• Navigate code by sound for visually impaired developers
• Audio debugging through pattern recognition
• Multi-sensory learning experience

Productivity

• Maintain coding rhythm and flow
• Audio indicators for code complexity
• Binaural beats for deep focus

Education

• Teach code structure through music
• Make programming concepts more tangible
• Gamify the learning experience

Team Collaboration

• Identify coding patterns across team members
• Audio diffs for code reviews
• Musical pair programming

How It Works

1. AST Parsing: Analyzes code structure using VS Code's APIs
2. Pattern Detection: Identifies repetitions and complexity
3. Sound Mapping: Converts code elements to musical events
4. Real-time Synthesis: Generates audio using Web Audio API
5. Adaptive Playback: Adjusts to your coding style

Performance

• Minimal CPU usage (<5%)
• Smart caching for large files
• Voice stealing for polyphony limits
• Efficient AST analysis

Privacy

Code Rhythm runs entirely locally. No code or audio is sent to external servers.

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Please reach out to discuss any changes or improvements.

License

MIT License - see LICENSE file for details.

Acknowledgments

• Inspired by the concept of code sonification
• Built with the Web Audio API
• Thanks to the VS Code extension community

Made with ♪ by Max Marquardt