Lynx Theme Pro is published to both the VS Code Marketplace and Open VSX Registry, making it available in VS Code, Cursor, Windsurf, and any other editor that supports the VS Code extension ecosystem. Installation takes under a minute using any of the three methods below.Documentation Index
Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://mintlify.com/bastndev/Lynx-Theme-Pro/llms.txt
Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.
Method 1 — Quick Open (Command Palette)
The fastest way to install from any platform is via the Quick Open prompt. No browser required.Open Quick Open
Launch the Quick Open prompt using the keyboard shortcut for your operating system:
- Linux
- macOS
- Windows
Press
Ctrl+P to open Quick Open.Paste the install command
Copy and paste the following command into the Quick Open prompt, then press
Enter:Wait for installation to complete
VS Code (or your compatible editor) will download and install the extension automatically. A notification will appear in the bottom-right corner when the installation is finished.
Activate a theme or icon set
Once installed, head to the Quickstart guide to activate your first color theme and icon style.
Method 2 — Extensions View
If you prefer a graphical approach, you can find and install Lynx Theme Pro directly through the built-in Extensions panel.Open the Extensions view
- Linux / Windows
- macOS
Press
Ctrl+Shift+X or click the Extensions icon in the Activity Bar on the left side of the editor.Search for Lynx Theme Pro
Type Lynx Theme Pro into the search bar at the top of the Extensions panel. The extension published by bastndev will appear at the top of the results.
Click Install
Click the Install button on the Lynx Theme Pro listing. The button will change to a gear icon once installation is complete.
Method 3 — Open VSX Registry
For Windsurf and Cursor users who rely on the Open VSX registry, Lynx Theme Pro is published and kept up-to-date at: https://open-vsx.org/extension/bastndev/lynx-themeVisit the Open VSX listing
Navigate to the URL above in your browser, or search for
bastndev.lynx-theme inside your editor’s built-in extension browser.Install from the listing page
Click the Install button on the Open VSX page, or follow your editor’s built-in flow to install the extension by ID
bastndev.lynx-theme.Requirements
| Requirement | Minimum Version |
|---|---|
| VS Code | ^1.75.0 |
| Cursor | Compatible (Open VSX or built-in marketplace) |
| Windsurf | Compatible (Open VSX registry) |
Lynx Theme Pro uses the
onStartupFinished activation event. This means the extension loads in the background after the editor has fully started, ensuring it has zero impact on your editor’s cold-start performance. The Liquid Glass engine (required only when the LIQUID theme is active) follows the same lifecycle and initializes only after the editor is ready.Verifying the Installation
After installation, confirm everything is working correctly:Open the Command Palette
Press
Ctrl+Shift+P (Linux/Windows) or ⌘Shift+P (macOS) to open the Command Palette.