Kotlin Syntax Highlighter

Overview

The Kotlin Syntax Highlighter is a Visual Studio Code extension that provides syntax highlighting for Kotlin code, styled with the popular Darcula theme. Designed with developers in mind, this extension ensures clarity and readability while coding in Kotlin. Furthermore, it is compatible with the GitLab Web IDE, enhancing the coding experience in collaborative environments.

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Features

• Kotlin Syntax Highlighting: Accurate and visually appealing highlighting for Kotlin keywords, classes, functions, and more.
• Darcula Theme Integration: The extension employs the Darcula theme to maintain consistency with popular IDEs like IntelliJ IDEA.
• GitLab Web IDE Support: Seamlessly works within the GitLab Web IDE to ensure consistent syntax highlighting when editing Kotlin files.
• Lightweight and easy to use.

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Installation

1. Open Visual Studio Code.
2. Navigate to the Extensions View by clicking on the Extensions icon in the Activity Bar or pressing Ctrl+Shift+X.
3. Search for Kotlin Syntax Highlighter.
4. Click Install.
5. Once installed, the syntax highlighting will automatically apply to .kt and .kts files.

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Usage

In Visual Studio Code:

1. Open any Kotlin (.kt or .kts) file.
2. The Darcula-themed syntax highlighting will be applied automatically.

In GitLab Web IDE:

1. Open a Kotlin file in the GitLab Web IDE.
2. The extension ensures consistent syntax highlighting, leveraging the Darcula theme style.

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Requirements

• Visual Studio Code version 1.70.0 or higher.
• GitLab Web IDE compatibility requires an active GitLab project.

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Contributing

Contributions are welcome! To contribute:

1. Fork the repository.
2. Create a new branch for your feature or bug fix.
3. Commit your changes with clear descriptions.
4. Submit a pull request for review.

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Issues and Support

If you encounter any issues or have feature requests, please report them via the GitHub Issues page.

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License

This extension is licensed under the MIT License.

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Acknowledgements

Special thanks to:

• JetBrains for the inspiration behind the Darcula theme.