Overview
4 featuresIn the IDEs & code editors space, Background takes a focused approach. It lets VS Code users personalize the editor with custom background images or animations. It is built as a consumer product for Visual Studio Code users. It is available for free. It ships for the web, Windows, macOS, and Linux.
ThomasZhang builds and maintains Background, and it first shipped in 2020. Among its 4 catalogued features are custom backgrounds, image backgrounds, and animated backgrounds.
- ✓Custom backgrounds
- ✓Image backgrounds
- ✓Animated backgrounds
- ✓Opacity controls
Tagsvscode-extensioneditor-customizationbackground-imagesanimated-backgrounds
Built with & integrations
Runs onBrowserWindowsmacOSLinux
Trust & compliance
Verified signals✓HTTPS✓Free tier✓Store-verified publisher
Indexing history
1What PulseGate has recorded for this listing
Indexed27 Aug · 11:43 UTC
Background verified against its public source
Frequently asked questions about Background
- What is Background?
- Background lets VS Code users personalize the editor with custom background images or animations. It is catalogued under IDEs & code editors on PulseGate.
- Who should use Background?
- Background is a consumer product built for Visual Studio Code users.
- Does Background have a free plan?
- Yes — Background is free to use.
- What platforms does Background run on?
- Background runs on the web, Windows, macOS, and Linux.
- Is Background still maintained?
- Unverified. Background 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 projects are similar to Background?
- Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include Haskero, Kay theme, and VSCode Archive.HaskeroKay themeVSCode Archive
- Who makes Background?
- Background is developed by ThomasZhang.
- When did Background launch?
- Background first shipped in 2020.