Medium Code Highlighter is a Chrome browser extension developed by Mac Baler. It is a free tool that enhances the reading experience of Medium articles by adding code syntax highlighting. Gone are the days of struggling to decipher black-on-gray blobs of code in articles that don't embed gists or images of code.

One of the key features of Medium Code Highlighter is its ability to add code syntax highlighting to `

` blocks in Medium articles. This means that no matter which Medium article you are reading, whether it's on the official Medium website or on a different domain, you can now enjoy code snippets that are visually appealing and easy to read.
Additionally, Medium Code Highlighter allows you to customize the highlighting theme to your preference. With just a few clicks, you can change the theme on-the-fly using the extension's popup menu, which appears upon clicking the extension icon. The selected theme preference is linked to your Chrome account, ensuring that your preferred theme is applied consistently across all your devices.
Please note that due to Medium's formatting, code blocks are split line-by-line into `
` blocks. This can sometimes cause issues with the `highlightjs` language syntax recognizer. However, for the most part, Medium Code Highlighter performs admirably and enhances the readability of code snippets in Medium articles.