The latest articles on DEV Community by kimicasamina (@kimicasamina). https://dev.to/kimicasamina https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=90,height=90,fit=cover,gravity=auto,format=auto/https:%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Fuser%2Fprofile_image%2F3390369%2F412a5903-2cde-45bb-aab6-5195381aaa79.png https://dev.to/kimicasamina en kimicasamina Sat, 26 Jul 2025 17:19:31 +0000 https://dev.to/kimicasamina/introducing-null-theme-a-cyberpunk-inspired-vs-code-theme-collection-18j2 https://dev.to/kimicasamina/introducing-null-theme-a-cyberpunk-inspired-vs-code-theme-collection-18j2 <p>Hey devs! 👋</p> <p>After countless late-night coding sessions and hours of tweaking colors, I’m excited to share something I’ve been building: <strong>Null Theme</strong>, a collection of VS Code themes inspired by <strong>cyberpunk aesthetics</strong>, <strong>neon lights</strong>, and <strong>minimal interfaces</strong>.</p> <h3> ✨ What makes it different? </h3> <p>Null Theme isn’t just one theme — it’s a <strong>curated collection</strong> designed for developers who want something <strong>modern</strong>, <strong>stylish</strong>, <strong>vivid</strong>, and <strong>comfortable for long hours</strong> of work.</p> <p>Each variant is tailored for a different mood or lighting setup:</p> <p>🌑 Absolute Black — True black for OLED displays<br> ⚡ Electric — High contrast blue + yellow combo<br> 🌈 Vivid — Bright pastels and punchy syntax<br> 🌫️ Muted — Softer tones for calmer work sessions<br> 🕹 Synthwave — Retro 80s neon glow<br> ⬛ Near Black - Almost-black with subtle contrast<br> 🍰 Pastel - Gentle, soothing hues for late-night sessions<br> 🌌 Midnight - Moody purples and blues, great for deep focus</p> <p>I designed this collection to prioritize <strong>clarity</strong>, <strong>contrast</strong>, and a <strong>distraction-free</strong> interface.</p> <p>Here are just a few of the included themes:</p> <p>🌌 Midnight<br> <a href="https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=800%2Cheight=%2Cfit=scale-down%2Cgravity=auto%2Cformat=auto/https%3A%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Farticles%2Fonlg2bpvwh9nyf6824yq.png" class="article-body-image-wrapper"><img src="https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=800%2Cheight=%2Cfit=scale-down%2Cgravity=auto%2Cformat=auto/https%3A%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Farticles%2Fonlg2bpvwh9nyf6824yq.png" alt=" " width="800" height="508"></a></p> <p>🍰 Pastel<br> <a href="https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=800%2Cheight=%2Cfit=scale-down%2Cgravity=auto%2Cformat=auto/https%3A%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Farticles%2F6q22zj9tkh3nzs0j15pn.png" class="article-body-image-wrapper"><img src="https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=800%2Cheight=%2Cfit=scale-down%2Cgravity=auto%2Cformat=auto/https%3A%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Farticles%2F6q22zj9tkh3nzs0j15pn.png" alt=" " width="800" height="508"></a></p> <p>⚡ Electric<br> <a href="https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=800%2Cheight=%2Cfit=scale-down%2Cgravity=auto%2Cformat=auto/https%3A%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Farticles%2Foc4hu67e1lqyzra0nros.png" class="article-body-image-wrapper"><img src="https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=800%2Cheight=%2Cfit=scale-down%2Cgravity=auto%2Cformat=auto/https%3A%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Farticles%2Foc4hu67e1lqyzra0nros.png" alt=" " width="800" height="508"></a></p> <p>🌑 Absolute Black<br> <a href="https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=800%2Cheight=%2Cfit=scale-down%2Cgravity=auto%2Cformat=auto/https%3A%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Farticles%2Flbn1dm9ugecewclrfzex.png" class="article-body-image-wrapper"><img src="https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=800%2Cheight=%2Cfit=scale-down%2Cgravity=auto%2Cformat=auto/https%3A%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Farticles%2Flbn1dm9ugecewclrfzex.png" alt=" " width="800" height="500"></a></p> <p>🌈 Vivid<br> <a href="https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=800%2Cheight=%2Cfit=scale-down%2Cgravity=auto%2Cformat=auto/https%3A%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Farticles%2Fmufvpf7k29s4ehucu25x.png" class="article-body-image-wrapper"><img src="https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=800%2Cheight=%2Cfit=scale-down%2Cgravity=auto%2Cformat=auto/https%3A%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Farticles%2Fmufvpf7k29s4ehucu25x.png" alt=" " width="800" height="508"></a></p> <p>🌫️ Muted<br> <a href="https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=800%2Cheight=%2Cfit=scale-down%2Cgravity=auto%2Cformat=auto/https%3A%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Farticles%2Fcb7i9e05fpkylgpgktqp.png" class="article-body-image-wrapper"><img src="https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=800%2Cheight=%2Cfit=scale-down%2Cgravity=auto%2Cformat=auto/https%3A%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Farticles%2Fcb7i9e05fpkylgpgktqp.png" alt=" " width="800" height="508"></a></p> <p>🕹 Synthwave<br> <a href="https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=800%2Cheight=%2Cfit=scale-down%2Cgravity=auto%2Cformat=auto/https%3A%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Farticles%2Fvtk423dgfww3rair0lbi.png" class="article-body-image-wrapper"><img src="https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=800%2Cheight=%2Cfit=scale-down%2Cgravity=auto%2Cformat=auto/https%3A%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Farticles%2Fvtk423dgfww3rair0lbi.png" alt=" " width="800" height="508"></a></p> <p>⬛ Near Black<br> <a href="https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=800%2Cheight=%2Cfit=scale-down%2Cgravity=auto%2Cformat=auto/https%3A%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Farticles%2Fhibhacojk4grurgezsk8.png" class="article-body-image-wrapper"><img src="https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=800%2Cheight=%2Cfit=scale-down%2Cgravity=auto%2Cformat=auto/https%3A%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Farticles%2Fhibhacojk4grurgezsk8.png" alt=" " width="800" height="508"></a></p> <h3> 🧪 How to Install </h3> <p>Installing Null Theme is super easy. You have two options:</p> <p>📦 Option 1: Quick Install from Terminal<br> </p> <div class="highlight js-code-highlight"> <pre class="highlight shell"><code>code <span class="nt">--install-extension</span> kimberlycasamina.null-theme </code></pre> </div> <p>🔍 Option 2: Search in VS Code</p> <ol> <li>Open the Extensions panel (Ctrl + Shift + X or Cmd + Shift + X)</li> <li>Search for "Null Theme"</li> <li>Click Install and you're ready to go!</li> </ol> <h3> 💜 Support &amp; Feedback </h3> <p>If you enjoy Null Theme and want to support it:</p> <p>⭐<a href="https://github.com/kimicasamina/vscode-null-theme" rel="noopener noreferrer">Star the GitHub repo</a><br> 🗳️<a href="https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=kimberlycasamina.null-theme" rel="noopener noreferrer">Leave a rating on the VS Code Marketplace</a></p> <p>Thanks for checking it out!<br> If you have feedback, ideas, or want to show off your setup with Null Theme, drop a comment below.</p> <p>Happy coding! 💻🌃</p> vibrant theme synthwave minimal