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hoovercj/vscode-power-mode

Your code is powerful, unleash it! The extension made popular by Code in the Dark has finally made its way to VS Code. observed · 2026-08-28

github.com/hoovercj/vscode-power-mode · TypeScript · MIT (permissive) observed · 2026-08-28

Health v2 · maintenance only

32/100

  • Activity 0
  • Release rhythm 35
  • Longevity 100

Flags: no_releases

How is this computed?

round(0.45*activity + 0.35*rhythm + 0.20*longevity); archived -> min(score, 10) — computed 2026-09-03. Adoption (stars, forks) is never an input.

  • gap_med: n/a
  • age_days: 3354
  • days_rel: n/a
  • days_push: 763
  • n_releases_24m: 0

Full methodology

Adoption not part of the score

1221 stars · 103 forks observed · 2026-08-28

What it is AI-extracted, prompt v1, taxonomy v1, 2026-08-30, confidence not recorded

A VS Code extension that adds 'power mode' visual effects like explosions, particles, and a combo meter while typing, popularized by Code in the Dark and Atom. It is highly customizable with 20+ settings and built-in effect presets.

Use cases

  • add typing explosion effects to vs code
  • get atom power mode in visual studio code
  • show a combo meter while coding
  • customize editor screen shake and particle effects
  • make coding more fun with visual feedback

When to choose

  • you want the classic power mode experience in VS Code with customizable effects
  • you want a fun, gamified typing experience in your editor

When to avoid

  • you need distraction-free, performance-sensitive editing
  • you require effects that work perfectly with long lines or cursor movement, given known limitations

Facets

plugin · maturity maintenance

editor animation ui-components developer-tools text-editors editor-plugin cross-platform vscode-extension power-mode editor-effects fun code-in-the-dark

1 source

Member repositories

RepositoryRoleHealth v2
hoovercj/vscode-power-modemain32

For agents

markdown · JSON · MCP: product_card(name="hoovercj/vscode-power-mode")

Data as of 2026-08-30T08:39:29.467469+00:00 · Report a problem