Who is Syntax Highlighter for?

Syntax Highlighter is a consumer product built for developers using Visual Studio Code.

Does Syntax Highlighter have a free plan?

Yes — Syntax Highlighter is free to use.

What platforms does Syntax Highlighter run on?

Syntax Highlighter runs on the web, Windows, macOS, and Linux.

Is Syntax Highlighter still maintained?

Unverified. Syntax Highlighter 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 Syntax Highlighter?

Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include Syntax Highlight Theme, SMKL Syntax Highlighting, and Edge templates syntax highlighter.

Who develops Syntax Highlighter?

Syntax Highlighter is developed by Evgeniy Peshkov.

When did Syntax Highlighter launch?

Syntax Highlighter first shipped in 2019.

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Syntax Highlighter

Name: Syntax Highlighter
Author: Evgeniy Peshkov

visualstudio.comBrowser DevTools & extensions

A Visual Studio Code extension that provides syntax highlighting based on Tree-sitter. It supports highlighting for multiple programming languages and integrates with the editor's themes and coloring system.

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Overview

4 features

Syntax Highlighter sits in PulseGate's Browser DevTools & extensions category. It provides accurate syntax highlighting for supported programming languages in Visual Studio Code. Syntax Highlighter is a consumer product aimed at developers using Visual Studio Code. Syntax Highlighter costs nothing to use. Syntax Highlighter is available on the web, Windows, macOS, and Linux.

Evgeniy Peshkov builds and maintains Syntax Highlighter, and it first shipped in 2019. Key capabilities include tree-sitter highlighting, syntax coloring, and language support.

Tree-sitter highlighting
Syntax coloring
Language support
Theme integration

Built with & integrations

Connectors

vscode

Runs on

BrowserWindowsmacOSLinux

Trust & compliance

Verified signals

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Indexing history

What PulseGate has recorded for this listing

Indexed27 Aug · 08:14 UTC
Syntax Highlighter verified against its public source
Source: PulseGate · Open

Frequently asked questions about Syntax Highlighter

What does Syntax Highlighter do?: Syntax Highlighter provides accurate syntax highlighting for supported programming languages in Visual Studio Code. It is catalogued under Browser DevTools & extensions on PulseGate.
Who is Syntax Highlighter for?: Syntax Highlighter is a consumer product built for developers using Visual Studio Code.
Does Syntax Highlighter have a free plan?: Yes — Syntax Highlighter is free to use.
What platforms does Syntax Highlighter run on?: Syntax Highlighter runs on the web, Windows, macOS, and Linux.
Is Syntax Highlighter still maintained?: Unverified. Syntax Highlighter 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 Syntax Highlighter?: Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include Syntax Highlight Theme, SMKL Syntax Highlighting, and Edge templates syntax highlighter.Syntax Highlight Theme SMKL Syntax Highlighting Edge templates syntax highlighter
Who develops Syntax Highlighter?: Syntax Highlighter is developed by Evgeniy Peshkov.
When did Syntax Highlighter launch?: Syntax Highlighter first shipped in 2019.

At a glance

Platforms: Web
Languages: English
First seen: 27 Aug 2026
Built for: developers using Visual Studio Code
Model: B2C
Solves: Provides accurate syntax highlighting for supported programming languages in Visual Studio Code.

Registered as

VS Code Marketplace: evgeniypeshkov.syntax-highlighter

Developer

Evgeniy Peshkov

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: syntax-highlighter-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=evgeniypeshkov.syntax-highlighter

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