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 Five Star Index, with an average rating of 5.0 out of 5.
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Matthias L.
SQL Shades has been a game-changer for my daily workflow in SSMS. It's refreshing to see such an impactful solution to a long-standing issue, Microsoft was not able to implement until today. Kudos for your dedication! Absolutely a must-have for any SSMS user (who loves a real dark mode)!
Response from SQL ShadesApr 22, 2024
Thank you, Matthias! Glad you like it 😊
Mark
A fantastic tool which brings much needed cohesiveness to the Windows developer/DBA. Works as described and is always improving.
Response from SQL ShadesApr 18, 2024
Happy to help, Mark 😊
Ian
SQL Shades works as expected, it is great. i look forward to the possible Pro version 😁
Response from SQL ShadesApr 11, 2024
Thanks Ian! You and me both 😄
Arya R.
Finally. I am so happy this exists and for SSMS20 too!
Response from SQL ShadesApr 11, 2024
I'm happy you're happy, Arya!
Dena M.
Thanks so much for bringing us SQL shades! I love it! I was tired of waiting for M$. Lol
Response from SQL ShadesApr 11, 2024
You're welcome, Dena!
Johnny J.
As others said before me, SSMS was the only remaining app developers use daily that was lacking proper dark theme and this solved that problem. No more strike of light when switching from dark windows. I really love this and huge thanks to a developer who made it free.
Response from SQL ShadesApr 11, 2024
You're totally welcome, Johnny!
Paul “Evil Midnight Bomber” K.
@SQL Shades - is there any way to get a straight download link? For some stupid reason, the sqlshades.com website is blocked by my company's firewall, and I'm tired of going blind looking at SSMSv20's white everything theme.
Response from SQL ShadesApr 2, 2024
Absolutely, Paul! Send an email to [email protected] and I'll find a way.
Chris
I've been using the Dark Mode SSMS hack for years - this is so much nicer. Great work and looking forward to future enhancements. Thanks Michael!
Response from SQL ShadesMar 29, 2024
You're welcome, Chris!
