Abyssal is a consumer product built for Visual Studio Code developers.

Does Abyssal have a free plan?

Yes — Abyssal is free to use.

What platforms does Abyssal run on?

Abyssal runs on the web, Windows, macOS, and Linux.

Is Abyssal still active?

Unverified. Abyssal has not been re-checked since it entered the index, so there is no finding either way — and only a positive finding would say otherwise.

What are alternatives to Abyssal?

Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include Abyss Dark, Dark Ocean theme, and Arctic Abyssal Theme.

Who develops Abyssal?

Abyssal is developed by Vishnu Kothakapu.

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Abyssal

Name: Abyssal
Author: Vishnu Kothakapu

visualstudio.comOther creative

Abyssal is a Visual Studio Code color theme with a deep, low-noise dark palette for coding. It is intended for developers who want a minimal interface and comfortable visuals during long programming sessions.

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Overview

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In the Other creative space, Abyssal takes a focused approach. It reduces visual noise and eye strain during extended coding sessions in Visual Studio Code. Abyssal is a consumer product aimed at Visual Studio Code developers. Abyssal costs nothing to use. It ships for the web, Windows, macOS, and Linux.

Vishnu Kothakapu builds and maintains Abyssal, and it first shipped in 2026. Key capabilities include dark theme, low-noise palette, and minimal interface.

Dark theme
Low-noise palette
Minimal interface
Syntax highlighting
Long-session focus

Built with & integrations

Connectors

vscode

Runs on

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Trust & compliance

Verified signals

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Indexing history

What PulseGate has recorded for this listing

Indexed10 Sep · 21:55 UTC
Abyssal - Focused Dark Theme verified via VS Code Marketplace
Source: VS Code Marketplace · Open

Frequently asked questions about Abyssal

What does Abyssal do?: Abyssal reduces visual noise and eye strain during extended coding sessions in Visual Studio Code. It is catalogued under Other creative on PulseGate.
Who is Abyssal for?: Abyssal is a consumer product built for Visual Studio Code developers.
Does Abyssal have a free plan?: Yes — Abyssal is free to use.
What platforms does Abyssal run on?: Abyssal runs on the web, Windows, macOS, and Linux.
Is Abyssal still active?: Unverified. Abyssal has not been re-checked since it entered the index, so there is no finding either way — and only a positive finding would say otherwise.
What are alternatives to Abyssal?: Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include Abyss Dark, Dark Ocean theme, and Arctic Abyssal Theme.Abyss Dark Dark Ocean theme Arctic Abyssal Theme
Who develops Abyssal?: Abyssal is developed by Vishnu Kothakapu.
How long has Abyssal been around?: Abyssal first shipped in 2026.

At a glance

Platforms: Web
Languages: English
First seen: 10 Sep 2026
Built for: Visual Studio Code developers
Model: B2C
Solves: Reduces visual noise and eye strain during extended coding sessions in Visual Studio Code.

Registered as

VS Code Marketplace: VishnuKothakapu.abyssal-focused

Developer

Vishnu Kothakapu

Index record

Indexed: 10 Sep 2026
Lifecycle: Alive
First seen: Sep 2026
Last seen: 10 Sep 2026

Identity audit (13)

Slug: abyssal-focused-dark-theme-visualstudio-com
Lifecycle state recorded: 10 Sep 2026
Verification state: Indexed for public listing
Listing state: Listed: yes
Index status: Included in index
Latest evidence snapshot: 10 Sep 2026
Timeline basis: Indexed-at chronology (no inferred launch/funding milestones).
Name from: Derived from the project's own page and URL.
Category from: Assigned by a language model.
Summary from: Taken from the project's own store listing.
Languages from: Detected by a language model from page content.
Last updated: 10 Sep 2026
Canonical URL: https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=VishnuKothakapu.abyssal-focused

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