What does Py Light do?

Py Light provides a light, Python-inspired color scheme for improving code editor readability. It is catalogued under IDEs & code editors on PulseGate.

Who should use Py Light?

Py Light is a consumer product built for Visual Studio Code users and Python developers.

Does Py Light have a free plan?

Yes — Py Light is free to use.

Is Py Light still maintained?

Unverified. Py Light 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 Py Light?

Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include Haskero, Kay theme, and VSCode Archive.

Who develops Py Light?

Py Light is developed by Juha Kokkonen.

How long has Py Light been around?

Py Light first shipped in 2018.

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Py Light

Name: Py Light
Author: Juha Kokkonen

visualstudio.comIDEs & code editors

Py Light is a Visual Studio Code color theme inspired by code examples on Python.org. It provides a light editor appearance with Python-oriented syntax colors for developers who prefer a bright coding environment.

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Overview

4 features

Py Light sits in PulseGate's IDEs & code editors category. It provides a light, Python-inspired color scheme for improving code editor readability. Py Light is a consumer product aimed at Visual Studio Code users and Python developers. Py Light is free to use. It runs on the web.

It is developed by Juha Kokkonen, and it first shipped in 2018. Key capabilities include light color theme, python-inspired colors, and syntax highlighting.

Light color theme
Python-inspired colors
Syntax highlighting
VS Code integration

Built with & integrations

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vscode

Runs on

Browser

Trust & compliance

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Indexing history

What PulseGate has recorded for this listing

Indexed27 Aug · 13:13 UTC
Py Light verified against its public source
Source: PulseGate · Open

Frequently asked questions about Py Light

What does Py Light do?: Py Light provides a light, Python-inspired color scheme for improving code editor readability. It is catalogued under IDEs & code editors on PulseGate.
Who should use Py Light?: Py Light is a consumer product built for Visual Studio Code users and Python developers.
Does Py Light have a free plan?: Yes — Py Light is free to use.
What platforms does Py Light run on?: Py Light runs on the web.
Is Py Light still maintained?: Unverified. Py Light 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 Py Light?: Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include Haskero, Kay theme, and VSCode Archive.Haskero Kay theme VSCode Archive
Who develops Py Light?: Py Light is developed by Juha Kokkonen.
How long has Py Light been around?: Py Light first shipped in 2018.

At a glance

Platforms: Web
Languages: English
First seen: 27 Aug 2026
Built for: Visual Studio Code users and Python developers
Model: B2C
Solves: Provides a light, Python-inspired color scheme for improving code editor readability.

Registered as

VS Code Marketplace: JuhaKokkonen.py-light

Developer

Juha Kokkonen

Index record

Identity confidence: High · 91
Indexed: 27 Aug 2026
Lifecycle: Alive
First seen: Aug 2026
Last seen: 27 Aug 2026

Identity audit (12)

Slug: py-light-visualstudio-com
Lifecycle state recorded: 27 Aug 2026
Verification state: Indexed for public listing
Listing state: Listed: yes
Index status: Included in index
Latest evidence snapshot: 27 Aug 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.
Languages from: Detected by a language model from page content.
Last updated: 27 Aug 2026
Canonical URL: https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=JuhaKokkonen.py-light

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