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Shades is the dark mode add-in for SQL Server Management Studio.Just install the SQL Shades extension and it'll darken everything automatically, including what SSMS' hidden dark mode misses.
SQL Shades (sqlshades.com) has 109 customer reviews on The Fair Hearing, with an average rating of 5.0 out of 5.
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Discovered by chance and loved it! My night owl eyes thank me for using this. Switching between SSMS and other applications (nearly all of which have dark mode enabled), practically blinded me, however with this, I can work without eye strain. Thank you!
By Raj P.
Response from SQL Shades· Oct 9, 2024
Thanks for the great review. So glad that you stumbled upon SQL Shades and that it's been so helpful for you! 😊
Excellent tool for sql developers, i recomend it.
By Francisco C.
Response from SQL Shades· Oct 8, 2024
Thanks for your feedback - so glad you're enjoying SQL Shades! 😊
I use it everyday and I’m loving it!
By Pepi T.
Response from SQL Shades· Oct 8, 2024
So glad you're loving SQL Shades. Thanks for the 5-star review! 😊
I have light sensitivity headaches, so being able to darken an out-of-date UI like SSMS is a savior of my comfort while working.
By Beta S.
Response from SQL Shades· Oct 3, 2024
I'm so glad SQL Shades is helpful! Thanks for the review. 😊
So thankful for SQL Shades! No more blindness when switching between SSMS and other apps.
By Stephen
Response from SQL Shades· Sep 26, 2024
So glad it's helpful! Thanks for the 5-star review!
Much improved option for SSMS.
By User
Response from SQL Shades· Sep 11, 2024
Thanks for the compliment and the 5-star review! 😊
Finally my SQL looks unique.
By Chithral
Response from SQL Shades· Sep 3, 2024
So glad you're enjoying SQL Shades. Thanks for the 5-star review!😊
This is the ointment that SSMS needed. It just makes the experience better in every way. Thank you!
By Dan C.
Response from SQL Shades· Aug 30, 2024
So glad this is what you were looking for, Dan! 😊
