🎮 Retro Power-Up Themes for VS Code

Power up your productivity with retro gaming inspired dark themes!

Transform your VS Code into a retro gaming paradise with power-up inspired dark color schemes. Perfect for developers who love retro gaming aesthetics.

Mario Bros Theme Preview

✨ Features

🆓 FREE Theme

Mushroom Kingdom Dark - Classic red & blue dark background theme

💎 PREMIUM Themes ($6.99)

Unlock all 5 power-up inspired themes:

🔥 Fire Power - Fiery oranges and warm reds (power-up vibes)
❄️ Ice Power - Cool blues and frosted whites (chill coding)
💚 Green Player Dark - Fresh greens with white accents (Player 2 ready!)
🐲 Dark Castle - Aggressive orange & black (villain energy)
👑 Royal Pink - Soft pinks & purples (elegant coding)

🚀 Premium Features

Smart Focus Mode - Dims inactive code for better concentration
Rainbow Indent Guides - Colorful nesting visualization (4-level rainbow)
Git Decorations - Visual indicators for modified/added/deleted lines
Enhanced Selection - Theme-specific selection colors
Active Line Glow - Theme-specific line highlighting
- 🎮 Power-Ups - Exclusive productivity tools:
- 🔥 Fire Power-Up: Shortcuts guide (speed boost)
- ⭐ Star Power-Up: Focus mode timer (25min Pomodoro)
- 🍄 Mushroom Power-Up: Expanded tools panel
- 🪙 Coin Counter: Today's commits tracker (gamification)
One-Time Payment - Pay once, own forever
Auto-Updates - Get new themes and features automatically
Multi-Device - Use on all your machines with one license

📦 Installation

Open VS Code
Go to Extensions (Ctrl+Shift+X or Cmd+Shift+X)
Search for "Retro Power-Up Themes"
Click Install
Select your theme: Ctrl+K Ctrl+T → Choose "Mushroom Kingdom Dark 🎮 (FREE)"

💎 Unlock Premium

How it works:

One Extension - Download free from VS Code Marketplace (includes all 6 themes)
Try Premium - Select any premium theme to see what you're getting
Buy License - $6.99 on Gumroad for lifetime access
Activate - Enter your license key, premium features unlocked forever!

Option 1: Buy License on Gumroad

Press Ctrl+Shift+P (or Cmd+Shift+P on Mac)
Type: "Retro Power-Up Themes: Unlock All 5 Premium Themes"
Click "Buy Now" → Opens Gumroad checkout
Complete purchase ($6.99) - accepts cards, PayPal, Apple Pay
Check your email for license key: XXXXXXXX-XXXXXXXX-XXXXXXXX-XXXXXXXX
Return to VS Code and enter key when prompted

Option 2: Already Have a License?

Press Ctrl+Shift+P
Type: "Retro Power-Up Themes: Activate Premium"
Paste your license key
Premium unlocked! Reload VS Code
Enjoy all 5 premium themes + Power-Ups! 🎉

✨ Key Benefits:

✅ Offline Activation - Works offline after initial verification
✅ One-Time Payment - Pay once, own forever
✅ Lifetime Updates - Get all future themes and features free
✅ Single Machine - Key is tied to one machine (contact support to transfer)
✅ Instant Delivery - License key sent immediately via email

🎨 Theme Gallery

🆓 Mushroom Kingdom Dark (FREE)

Classic red and blue with dark editor background. Perfect for everyday coding.

Mushroom Kingdom Dark Theme

Best for: JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, React

💎 Fire Power (PREMIUM)

Warm oranges and fiery reds inspired by the Fire power-up.

Fire Power Theme

Best for: HTML, CSS, Rust, Go

❄️ Ice Power (PREMIUM)

Cool blues and icy whites for calm, focused coding sessions.

Ice Power Theme

Best for: C++, C#, Java, Swift

💚 Green Player Dark (PREMIUM)

Fresh green and white color scheme.

Green Player Dark Theme

Best for: Node.js, Vue, PHP, Dart

🐲 Dark Castle (PREMIUM)

Aggressive orange and deep black for intense coding sessions.

Best for: Ruby, Python, Shell, Markdown

👑 Royal Pink (PREMIUM)

Elegant pinks and purples for a softer aesthetic.

Royal Pink Theme

Best for: SCSS, JSON, YAML, Config files

🎮 Commands

Access these via Command Palette (Ctrl+Shift+P / Cmd+Shift+P):

Command	Description
`Retro Power-Up Themes: Unlock All 5 Premium Themes 💎`	Purchase premium license
`Retro Power-Up Themes: Activate Premium 🎮`	Enter your license key
`Retro Power-Up Themes: Check License Status`	View your current license status

🎮 Power-Ups (Premium Only)

Exclusive productivity tools inspired by retro power-ups! Access via Command Palette (Ctrl+Shift+P):

🔥 Fire Power-Up: Shortcuts Guide

Command: Power-Up: Fire

Activate the Fire power-up to get a speed boost! Opens a beautiful panel with essential VS Code shortcuts organized by category (Navigation, Editing, Search). Perfect for learning keyboard shortcuts or quick reference.

Use when: Learning VS Code, switching from another editor, or need a shortcuts reminder.

⭐ Star Power-Up: Focus Mode (25min)

Command: Power-Up: Star

Activate Star Power! Starts a 25-minute Pomodoro timer for focused deep work. The status bar shows a live countdown, and you'll get a celebration message when complete.

Use when: Need to focus on complex coding tasks, debugging, or writing documentation.

Pro Tip: Take a 5-minute break after each Star Power session!

🍄 Mushroom Power-Up: Expanded Tools

Command: Power-Up: Mushroom

Opens an expanded tools panel with one-click access to common developer actions:

💻 New Terminal
📄 New File
📝 Git Commit
▶️ Run Task
🔍 Find Symbol
✨ Format Code
⚠️ View Problems
📊 Output Logs

Use when: You want quick access to frequently used commands without memorizing shortcuts.

🪙 Coin Counter: Commits Tracker

Command: Power-Up: Coin Counter

Shows your today's Git commits with a fun coin animation 🪙. Tracks your daily productivity and displays recent commit messages.

Coin Levels:

0 coins: Just getting started!
1-4 coins: Nice work! 🪙
5-9 coins: You're on fire! 🪙✨
10+ coins: Commit Champion! 🪙🎉🏆

Use when: You want to track daily productivity or gamify your Git workflow.

❓ FAQ

Q: Why free theme + paid themes?

A: VS Code Marketplace requires extensions to be free to download. The FREE Mushroom Kingdom Dark theme is fully functional. Premium themes help support development and include exclusive Power-Ups!

Q: How does licensing work?

A: You receive a unique license key (XXXXXXXX-XXXXXXXX-XXXXXXXX-XXXXXXXX) via email after purchase. Enter it once in VS Code, and premium features are unlocked. The key is verified against Gumroad's API on first use, then cached locally.

Q: Can I use my key on multiple computers?

A: Each key is tied to the machine where it was first activated. Contact support if you need to transfer.

A: No. Each key is unique and intended for individual use. Sharing keys violates the terms and will result in key deactivation.

Q: Can I use this commercially?

A: Yes! Use Retro Power-Up Themes for personal or commercial development projects.

Q: Do I need internet for premium themes?

A: Only for the initial license activation. After that, everything works offline with a 30-day silent re-check.

Q: What if I lose my license key?

A: Check your Gumroad purchase email. You can also access your Gumroad library anytime at gumroad.com/library.

Q: Will new themes be added?

A: Yes! Premium users get all future themes free. More retro power-up themes are planned!

Q: Refund policy?

A: Contact us within 14 days if you're not satisfied. We'll issue a full refund, no questions asked.

🛠️ Technical Details

VS Code Version: 1.75.0+
Theme Type: Dark themes only
Languages: Optimized for 50+ programming languages
License Format: XXXXXXXX-XXXXXXXX-XXXXXXXX-XXXXXXXX (Gumroad)
License Verification: Gumroad API (machine-bound, 30-day re-check)
Payment: Gumroad (cards, PayPal, Apple Pay, Google Pay)
Price: $6.99 (one-time payment, lifetime access)
Privacy: Zero telemetry, zero tracking, 100% privacy
Auto-Updates: Yes, through VS Code Marketplace (your license persists)

🏆 Why Choose Retro Power-Up Themes?

✅ Nostalgic - Retro gaming inspired color palette
✅ Professionally Designed - Carefully crafted for readability
✅ Developer-Friendly - Optimized syntax highlighting
✅ Lightweight - Zero performance impact
✅ Secure - No telemetry, no tracking
✅ Offline-First - Works without internet after activation