Who should use Transparent Color Theme?

Inferred · not functionally tested: Transparent Color Theme is a consumer product built for macOS developers using Visual Studio Code.

Does Transparent Color Theme have a free plan?

Basis unknown · not verified: Yes — Transparent Color Theme is free to use.

What platforms does Transparent Color Theme run on?

Basis unknown · not verified: Transparent Color Theme runs on the web and macOS.

What are alternatives to Transparent Color Theme?

Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include Color Theme, smcolor theme, and One Dark Space Gray Theme.

Who develops Transparent Color Theme?

Transparent Color Theme is developed by Alex Owl.

How long has Transparent Color Theme been around?

Transparent Color Theme first shipped in 2023.

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Transparent Color Theme

Name: Transparent Color Theme
Author: Alex Owl

visualstudio.comBrowser DevTools & extensions

PulseGate's liveness check found it on 30 Sep 2026; it is registered on the VS Code Marketplace and has been in the index since 27 Aug 2026. How this is checked

Transparent Color Theme is a Visual Studio Code color theme designed for macOS. It applies translucent backgrounds, macOS-inspired vibrancy effects, and an ultra-dark palette for developers who want a glass-like editor appearance.

Inferred · not functionally tested

FreeWebmacOS

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Overview

4 features

Purpose: Provides a translucent, macOS-inspired visual theme for improving the appearance of Visual Studio Code.

Inferred · not functionally tested

Audience: macOS developers using Visual Studio Code

Inferred · not functionally tested

Functions: Unknown

Interfaces: API: unknown · MCP: unknown · CLI: unknown · Self-hosting: unknown

Recorded constraints: pricing: free · license: Proprietary · platforms: WEB · deployment: browser, macos

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Record sources: unknown.

In the Browser DevTools & extensions space, Transparent Color Theme takes a focused approach. Inferred · not functionally tested: It provides a translucent, macOS-inspired visual theme for improving the appearance of Visual Studio Code. Inferred · not functionally tested: Transparent Color Theme is a consumer product aimed at macOS developers using Visual Studio Code. Basis unknown · not verified: Transparent Color Theme is free to use. Basis unknown · not verified: It runs on the web and macOS.

Alex Owl builds and maintains Transparent Color Theme, and it first shipped in 2023. Inferred · not functionally tested: Key capabilities include translucent backgrounds, macOS vibrancy effect, and ultra-dark theme.

Summary written by a language model from the project’s public pages.

Tasks: Inferred · not functionally tested

Translucent backgrounds
macOS vibrancy effect
Ultra-dark theme
Color customization

Topics: Inferred · not functionally tested

Built with & integrations

Connectors

vscode

Runs on

BrowsermacOS

Trust & compliance

Public signals

HTTPSFree tierStore listing found

Indexing history

What PulseGate has recorded for this listing

Indexed27 Aug · 09:34 UTC
Transparent Color Theme seen via VS Code Marketplace
Source: VS Code Marketplace · Open

Frequently asked questions about Transparent Color Theme

What is Transparent Color Theme?: Inferred · not functionally tested: Transparent Color Theme provides a translucent, macOS-inspired visual theme for improving the appearance of Visual Studio Code. It is catalogued under Browser DevTools & extensions on PulseGate.
Who should use Transparent Color Theme?: Inferred · not functionally tested: Transparent Color Theme is a consumer product built for macOS developers using Visual Studio Code.
Does Transparent Color Theme have a free plan?: Basis unknown · not verified: Yes — Transparent Color Theme is free to use.
What platforms does Transparent Color Theme run on?: Basis unknown · not verified: Transparent Color Theme runs on the web and macOS.
Is Transparent Color Theme still active?: PulseGate's liveness check found it on 30 Sep 2026.
What are alternatives to Transparent Color Theme?: Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include Color Theme, smcolor theme, and One Dark Space Gray Theme.Color Theme smcolor theme One Dark Space Gray Theme
Who develops Transparent Color Theme?: Transparent Color Theme is developed by Alex Owl.
How long has Transparent Color Theme been around?: Transparent Color Theme first shipped in 2023.

At a glance

Platforms: Web
Languages: English
Model: B2C
Purpose: Provides a translucent, macOS-inspired visual theme for improving the appearance of Visual Studio Code.Inferred · not functionally tested
Audience: macOS developers using Visual Studio CodeInferred · not functionally tested

Registered as

VS Code Marketplace: alexowl.transparent-color-theme

Developer

Alex Owl

Index record

Indexed: 27 Aug 2026
Lifecycle: Alive
Last seen: 27 Aug 2026

Identity audit (12)

Slug: transparent-color-theme-visualstudio-com
Lifecycle last checked: 30 Sep 2026
Identity check: 1 linked identifier: not checked
Listing state: Listed: yes
Index status: Included in index
Latest evidence snapshot: 27 Aug 2026
Timeline basis: Indexed-at chronology. This listing's first-seen date was written by the catalog backfill, not observed here, so it is not treated as a sighting.
Name from: Derived from the project's own page and URL.
Category from: Recorded source: taxonomy-pass-b.
Languages from: Detected by a language model from page content.
Last updated: 27 Aug 2026
Canonical URL: https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=alexowl.transparent-color-theme

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Transparent Color Theme. PulseGate. Record last updated 27 Aug 2026. https://www.pulsegate.ai/apps/transparent-color-theme-visualstudio-com

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