Peacock for Visual Studio Code is a popular Visual Studio Code extension that allows developers to customize the color of their workspace, making it easier to distinguish between multiple open projects or environments. It is particularly useful for developers who work with several instances of VS Code simultaneously, as it provides a visual cue to identify each workspace quickly. The extension enables users to apply custom colors to various UI elements such as the title bar, activity bar, and status bar. It supports both predefined and user-defined colors, as well as random color generation for quick customization. Peacock integrates with features like Live Share and remote development, automatically adjusting colors based on the session context. It also allows fine-grained control over which UI elements are affected by the color changes. The extension stores settings within the workspace configuration, ensuring consistency across sessions.
Features
- Workspace color customization for visual differentiation
- Support for predefined and custom color selection
- Integration with Live Share and remote development
- Control over which UI elements are affected by colors
- Option for random color assignment on startup
- Persistent configuration stored in workspace settings