Synthwave ’84 (VSCode Theme)

synthwave-vscode is a visual theme extension for Visual Studio Code that gives the editor a retro, neon-drenched look reminiscent of 1980s synthwave aesthetics. It applies a dark base palette with bold accent colors, glowing highlights, and sharp contrasts to bring an edgy, stylized atmosphere to coding sessions. Syntax highlighting is tuned to balance readability with dramatic flair, ensuring code elements don’t get lost while preserving the cool visual vibe. The theme also includes optional “neon glow” effects on UI elements, cursor styles, and sidebars for users who want a more immersive style. Many users choose it to inject personality into their development environment—especially in late-night coding sessions. Because it’s just a theme, it can be layered with other UI tweaks or paired with complementary icon packs and UI themes in VS Code.