brand-color-extractor

Extracts official brand colors and generates an accessible VS Code theme color map.

Updated Dec 12, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/vivalalova/vscode-theme --skill brand-color-extractor
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Skill: brand-color-extractor
Source: https://github.com/vivalalova/vscode-theme/tree/main/.agents/skills/brand-color-extractor
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/vivalalova/vscode-theme --skill brand-color-extractor

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Automates the extraction of brand colors from official sources to generate VS Code theme color schemes, ensuring brand consistency across themes.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Automated brand color extraction from official brand guidelines, design systems, press kits, and UI screenshots.
  • Color mapping generator that outputs Primary, Secondary, Accent, Background, Text, Border/Divider, and Status colors aligned to VS Code theming tokens.
  • Use Case: Design a cohesive VS Code theme for a new brand by pulling official colors and producing a ready-to-apply color palette with accessibility considerations.

Quick Start

Provide the brand's official site or design system page, and run the extraction to generate a VS Code theme color map.

Frequently Asked Questions about brand-color-extractor

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I extract brand colors from a website to create a VS Code theme?

You can extract brand colors from a website by providing the official site or design system page to the extractor, which identifies Primary, Secondary, and Accent colors and translates them into a VS Code theme color schema.

Can I generate a VS Code color palette from an official press kit or design system?

Yes, you can generate a VS Code color palette from official press kits or design systems. The extraction process identifies Background, Text, Border, and Status colors to output a cohesive color mapping for theming.

How does brand color extraction ensure accessibility and contrast for VS Code themes?

Brand color extraction ensures accessibility by applying contrast-friendly choices when mapping extracted brand colors to VS Code theming tokens, verifying that the generated color schema meets compliance standards for readability.

What is the best way to map brand guidelines to VS Code theming tokens?

The best way to map brand guidelines to VS Code theming tokens is to automate the extraction of official brand colors and translate them directly into a cohesive color mapping that includes Primary, Secondary, and Status colors.

Do I need a UI screenshot to extract brand colors for a VS Code theme?

You do not strictly need a UI screenshot to extract brand colors. You can also provide the brand's official site or design system page as input to generate the VS Code theme color map.

What types of colors are extracted when generating a VS Code theme from brand sources?

When generating a VS Code theme from brand sources, the extraction identifies Primary, Secondary, Accent, Background, Text, Border, and Status colors to ensure a comprehensive and cohesive color mapping.