vscode-translucent (WIP)

[!IMPORTANT] UNRELEASED: Only tested on windows 11 25H2 / v1.110.1, Electron 39.6.0, Node.js 22.22.0

This extension makes VS Code transparent with a blurred background.

Installation

For now, this extension should be use with Mica For Everyone.

Install this extension to your vscode.
use command Translucent: Enable to enable the effect. by pressing Ctrl + Shift + P and type Translucent: Enable.
Restart your vscode. (not just reload window)
Add process Code to your Mica For Everyone.
In the Advanced section, check the Enable blur behind
Enjoy!

Known Issues

Flickering after using Mica For Everyone

To fix this issue, add the --disable-gpu-compositing flag to your VS Code shortcut target.

Example:

"C:\Users\<YourUsername>\AppData\Local\Programs\Microsoft VS Code\Code.exe" --disable-gpu-compositing

Note: Replace <YourUsername> with your actual Windows username.

Uninstall

To uninstall this extension, you need to use command Translucent: Disable to disable the effect. by pressing Ctrl + Shift + P and type Translucent: Disable. Then remove process Code from your Mica For Everyone. And now you can uninstall this extension.

Preview

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