VS Code Extension · 10 Languages · 600+ Keywords

Read code with your
whole brain.

Moji adds visual cues to code keywords—reducing cognitive load, boosting pattern recognition, and making code easier to read at a glance.

Watch Moji transform your code

See how emoji overlays instantly make code easier to scan—without changing a single character in your files.

Code that speaks to your visual cortex

Your source code stays untouched. Moji overlays intuitive visual symbols next to keywords, giving your brain a second channel for meaning.

Without Moji
JavaScript
async function fetchUser(id) {
  try {
    const res = await fetch(`/api/${id}`);
    if (!res.ok) {
      throw new Error('Not found');
    }
    return await res.json();
  } catch (err) {
    console.log(err);
  }
}
With Moji
JavaScript + Moji
🚀 asyncfunction fetchUser(id) {
  🤞 try {
    🔒 const res = ⏳ await fetch(`/api/${id}`);
    ❓ if (!res.ok) {
      💥 thrownew Error('Not found');
    }
    🔙 returnawait res.json();
  } 🥅 catch (err) {
    console.log(err);
  }
}
Python
def calculate(x):
    ❓ if x > 0:
        🔙 return x * 2
    ↪️ else:
        💥 raise ValueError()
SQL
🔍 SELECT * 📂 FROM users
🔎 WHERE active = ✅ TRUE
📶 ORDER 📌 BY created_at ⬇️ DESC
🛑 LIMIT 10;
C#
🔮 async 📊 Task<User> 📖 GetUserAsync(🔢 int id)
{
    ⏳ await _db.FindAsync(id);
}

Your brain wasn't designed to read code

Every keyword demands a mental translation. That translation layer drains the working memory you need for understanding logic, state, and intent.

  • 🚫 return → mentally decode as "send a value back"
  • 🚫 async → mentally decode as "non-blocking operation"
  • 🚫 SELECT → mentally decode as "query data"
  • Visual symbols are processed instantly by the brain

Your Brain's Strengths

Visual patterns
Image processing
Emotional recall
Text token decoding

Built for real workflows

A cognitive overlay that enhances how you see code—without changing a single byte of your source files.

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10 Supported Languages

JavaScript, HTML, CSS, TypeScript, Python, C, C++, C#, Java, and SQL are all included—600+ keyword mappings total.

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Zero Side Effects

Source code is never modified. Emojis are rendered as visual overlays only. Your files stay production-safe.

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Fully Configurable

Toggle the entire extension or fine-tune individual emojis per language through the built-in settings panel.

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Two Display Modes

Overlay shows emojis alongside keywords. Replace swaps the keyword text with its emoji visually.

Instant Toggle

One command to turn it on or off. No restart required. Works the moment you open a supported file.

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Team-Safe

Collaborators won't see emojis unless they install it themselves. Zero impact on version control or linting.

10 supported languages. Fully free.

Every supported language is included: JavaScript, HTML, CSS, TypeScript, Python, C, C++, C#, Java, and SQL—600+ keyword mappings total.

🟨
JavaScript
35 keywords
Included
🔵
TypeScript
57 keywords
Included
🐍
Python
34 keywords
Included
⚙️
C
32 keywords
Included
💻
C++
73 keywords
Included
🟣
C#
97 keywords
Included
Java
60 keywords
Included
🗃️
SQL
120+ keywords
Included
🌐
HTML
60+ elements
Included
🎨
CSS
32 properties
Included

Three steps. Zero config.

Moji uses VS Code's decoration API to render emoji overlays. Your source code is never touched.

Install the Extension

Search "Moji" in the VS Code marketplace and click Install. That's it.

Open a Supported File

Open any JavaScript, Python, SQL, C#, or other supported language file. Emojis render automatically.

Read Code Faster

Your brain processes visual symbols instantly. Spot returns, loops, awaits, and errors at a glance.

"Programming feels hard because written code forces your brain to operate against its natural strengths."
— The Moji Philosopher

Common questions

Is Moji private?
100%. Always. Forever. Moji only changes how code is rendered in your editor and does not modify your source files.
Does this change my source code?
No. The extension only affects how you see code in VS Code. Your files remain completely unchanged. This is a visual overlay, not a syntax transformation.
Will this break my workflow?
No. Your code stays standard source code. Linting, formatting, version control, and every other tool works exactly as before.
Can collaborators see the emojis?
Only if they also have Moji installed. Source files are never affected, so collaboration is seamless.
Why emojis instead of icons?
Emojis are universal (no asset loading), instantly recognizable, emotionally tagged (stronger recall), and lightweight with zero performance impact.
Can I disable specific emojis?
Yes. Open the Settings panel via the Moji: Settings command to toggle individual emojis on or off for each language.
Is there scientific basis for this?
Yes. The cognitive science behind visual processing, dual coding theory, and reduced working memory load is well-established. Moji applies those principles to code reading.

Start reading code
the way your brain wants to.

Completely free. Zero config. Toggle on and off anytime.

Install Moji