BackgroundX

Background image extension for VSCode web and GitHub Codespaces

Installation

Google Chrome Microsoft Edge Opera Chrome Web Store

Firefox

requires Firefox 121 or higher

Mozilla Firefox Mozilla Add-on

Features

Multiple Backgrounds

Add background images for the whole window, editors, sidebars, or the panel.

Full Window
window background
Editor, Sidebar, and Terminal
editor background

Animated Backgrounds

GIF image support.

animated background

Transition

Transition between multiple background images.

transition background

 

This extension is released under the GNU General Public License (GPL) v2.0.

Development

Role
Developer & Maintainer
Started
January 2024
Completed
March 2024
Last Updated
April 2024
Description

Created to add background images to VSCode web and GitHub Codespaces, similar to the Background extension.

Status
Long Term Support
Built with
  • CSS
  • JavaScript
  • NodeJS
Built using
  • VSCode
Built for
  • Google Chrome
  • Microsoft Edge
  • Mozilla Firefox
  • Opera

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