VS Code Extensions
hex-nibble-highlight

hex-nibble-highlight

by Delcoii

Highlight hex literals by 4-digit(1byte)

Downloads

32

Rating

5.0 / 5 (2)

Version

0.1.0

Last updated

Jun 15, 2026

Highlights C/C++ hexadecimal integer literals in 4-digit groups (per byte)

HEX nibble highlight example

Features

  • Supports C and C++ files
  • Highlights hexadecimal literals after 0x or 0X
  • Groups digits from the right side
  • Skips hexadecimal values inside line comments and block comments
  • Uses darker colors on light themes
  • Uses editor decorations only
  • Does not modify source files
  • Rich copy (Windows): Ctrl+C → Word/PowerPoint with syntax + nibble colors (C/C++).

Notes

This extension only changes the visual rendering in the editor. It does not change the actual file content.

Enjoy!

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