An unofficial VS Code theme and LaTeX workspace initializer inspired by Overleaf.
Features
- Light color theme matching Overleaf's editor aesthetic
- One-command LaTeX workspace initializer (adds settings, recommendations).
- Auto-cleans build artifacts after compilation
- SyncTeX double-click enabled by default
Usage
Apply the theme
Open the command palette (Ctrl+Shift+P) > Preferences: Color Theme > Overleaf Light Color Theme
Initialize a LaTeX workspace
Open any LaTeX project folder > Open the command palette (Ctrl+Shift+P) > Overleaf: Initialize LaTeX Workspace
This adds three files to your project (existing files are never overwritten):
| File | Description |
|---|---|
.vscode/settings.json |
Auto-clean build files, word wrap, SyncTeX |
.vscode/extensions.json |
Recommends LaTeX Workshop |
.gitignore |
Ignores all LaTeX build artifacts |
Requirements
- LaTeX Workshop
- A local LaTeX distribution (TeX Live or MiKTeX)
This project is not affiliated with or endorsed by Overleaf / Digital Science.