Who should use VSCode HackerTyper?

VSCode HackerTyper is a consumer product built for developers and technical presenters.

Does VSCode HackerTyper have a free plan?

Yes — VSCode HackerTyper is free to use.

What platforms does VSCode HackerTyper run on?

VSCode HackerTyper runs on the web.

Is VSCode HackerTyper still active?

Unverified. VSCode HackerTyper 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 VSCode HackerTyper?

Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include VSCode Archive, VSCode Typescript Compiler, and VSCode sandwich.

Who makes VSCode HackerTyper?

VSCode HackerTyper is developed by jevakallio.

When did VSCode HackerTyper launch?

VSCode HackerTyper first shipped in 2018.

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VSCode HackerTyper

Name: VSCode HackerTyper
Author: jevakallio

visualstudio.comBrowser DevTools & extensions

VSCode HackerTyper is a Visual Studio Code extension that simulates rapid code entry for live coding demonstrations. It uses keyboard shortcuts and configurable keybindings to reveal or type code quickly, helping developers and presenters create a hacker-style coding effect.

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Overview

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VSCode HackerTyper is a Browser DevTools & extensions project. It helps presenters simulate fast code entry during live coding demonstrations without manually typing every character. It is built as a consumer product for developers and technical presenters. VSCode HackerTyper is free to use. VSCode HackerTyper is available on the web.

It is developed by jevakallio, and it first shipped in 2018. Key capabilities include simulated typing, keyboard shortcuts, and live coding mode.

Simulated typing
Keyboard shortcuts
Live coding mode
Custom keybindings

Built with & integrations

Connectors

vscode

Runs on

Browser

Trust & compliance

Verified signals

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Indexing history

What PulseGate has recorded for this listing

Indexed27 Aug · 13:15 UTC
VSCode HackerTyper verified against its public source
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Frequently asked questions about VSCode HackerTyper

What is VSCode HackerTyper?: VSCode HackerTyper helps presenters simulate fast code entry during live coding demonstrations without manually typing every character. It is catalogued under Browser DevTools & extensions on PulseGate.
Who should use VSCode HackerTyper?: VSCode HackerTyper is a consumer product built for developers and technical presenters.
Does VSCode HackerTyper have a free plan?: Yes — VSCode HackerTyper is free to use.
What platforms does VSCode HackerTyper run on?: VSCode HackerTyper runs on the web.
Is VSCode HackerTyper still active?: Unverified. VSCode HackerTyper 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 VSCode HackerTyper?: Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include VSCode Archive, VSCode Typescript Compiler, and VSCode sandwich.VSCode Archive VSCode Typescript Compiler VSCode sandwich
Who makes VSCode HackerTyper?: VSCode HackerTyper is developed by jevakallio.
When did VSCode HackerTyper launch?: VSCode HackerTyper first shipped in 2018.

At a glance

Platforms: Web
Languages: English
First seen: 27 Aug 2026
Built for: developers and technical presenters
Model: B2C
Solves: Helps presenters simulate fast code entry during live coding demonstrations without manually typing every character.

Registered as

VS Code Marketplace: jevakallio.vscode-hacker-typer

Developer

jevakallio

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: vscode-hackertyper-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=jevakallio.vscode-hacker-typer

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