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The most epic theme meets Visual Studio Code. You can help by reporting issues [here](https://github.com/equinusocio/vsc-material-theme/issues)
- [Getting started](#getting-started)
- [Installation](#installation)
- [Packaged VSIX Extension](#packaged-vsix-extension)
- [GitHub Repository Clone](#github-repository-clone)
- [Activate theme](#activate-theme)
- [Activate File Icons](#activate-file-icons)
- [Set the accent color](#set-the-accent-color)
- [Override theme colors](#override-theme-colors)
- [Recommended settings for a better experience](#recommended-settings-for-a-better-experience)
- [Other resources](#other-resources)
- [Contributors](#contributors)
- [Backers](#backers)
- [Sponsors](#sponsors)
# Getting started
You can install this awesome theme through the [Visual Studio Code Marketplace](https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=Equinusocio.vsc-material-theme).
## Installation
Launch *Quick Open*
- 
Linux `Ctrl+P`
- 
macOS `⌘P`
- 
Windows `Ctrl+P`
Paste the following command and press `Enter`:
```shell
ext install vsc-material-theme
```
#### Packaged VSIX Extension
[Download the latest .vsix release](https://github.com/equinusocio/vsc-material-theme/releases/latest) file from the GitHub repository and install it from the command line
```shell
code --install-extension vsc-material-theme-*.*.*.vsix
```
or from within VS Code by launching *Quick Open* and running the *Install from VSIX...* command.
##### GitHub Repository Clone
Change to your `.vscode/extensions` [VS Code extensions directory](https://code.visualstudio.com/docs/extensions/install-extension#_side-loading).
Depending on your platform it is located in the following folders:
- **Linux** `~/.vscode/extensions`
- **macOs** `~/.vscode/extensions`
- **Windows** `%USERPROFILE%\.vscode\extensions`
Clone the Material Theme repository as `Equinusocio.vsc-material-theme`:
```shell
git clone https://github.com/equinusocio/vsc-material-theme.git Equinusocio.vsc-material-theme
```
## Activate theme
Launch *Quick Open*,
- Linux `Ctrl + Shift + P`
- macOS `⌘ + Shift + P`
- Windows `Ctrl + Shift + P`
Type `theme` and choose `Preferences: Color Theme`, then select Material Theme from the list.
This theme provides different color variants, to change the active theme variant type `Material Theme` and choose `Material Theme: Settings`, then select `Change color variant` and pick one theme from the list.
## Activate File Icons
Launch *Quick Open*,
- Linux `Ctrl + Shift + P`
- macOS `⌘ + Shift + P`
- Windows `Ctrl + Shift + P`
type `icon theme` and select `Material Theme Icons` from the drop-down menu.
## Set the accent color
Launch *Quick Open*,
- Linux `Ctrl + Shift + P`
- macOS `⌘ + Shift + P`
- Windows `Ctrl + Shift + P`
Type `Material Theme` and choose `Material Theme: Settings`, then select `Change accent color` and pick one color from the list.
## Override theme colors
You can override the material theme ui and schemes colors by adding these theme-specific settings to your configuration.
```json
"editor.tokenColorCustomizations": {
"[Material Theme]": {
"comments": "#229977"
},
"..."
},
"workbench.colorCustomizations": {
"[Material Theme]": {
"sideBar.background": "#347890"
},
"..."
}
```
# Recommended settings for a better experience
```json
// Controls the font family.
"editor.fontFamily": "Operator Mono",
// Controls the line height. Use 0 to compute the lineHeight from the fontSize.
"editor.lineHeight": 24,
// Enables font ligatures
"editor.fontLigatures": true,
// Controls if file decorations should use badges.
"explorer.decorations.badges": false,
```
# Other resources
- **AppIcon:** [Download](https://github.com/equinusocio/vsc-material-theme/files/989048/vsc-material-theme-appicon.zip) the official Material Theme app icon for Visual Studio code
## Contributors
This project exists thanks to all the people who contribute. [[Contribute]](CONTRIBUTING.md).
## Backers
Thank you to all our backers! 🙏 [[Become a backer](https://opencollective.com/vsc-material-theme#backer)]
## Sponsors
Support this project by becoming a sponsor. Your logo will show up here with a link to your website. [[Become a sponsor](https://opencollective.com/vsc-material-theme#sponsor)]
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Copyright © 2017 Mattia Astorino and Paolo Roth
