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Description

The source code for Microsoft's Visual Studio Code (VSCode) is available as open source under the MIT license, yet the downloadable version of the product is subject to a different license that is not considered free and open-source software (FLOSS) and includes telemetry features. To provide an alternative, the VSCodium project was created, allowing users to avoid the hassle of downloading and building from the source code by offering pre-built binaries. This project utilizes specialized build scripts that fetch Microsoft's VSCode repository, execute the necessary build commands, and subsequently upload the finished binaries to GitHub releases, all of which are licensed under the MIT license and have telemetry features disabled. For users on Mac OS X Mojave, if you encounter the message “App can’t be opened because Apple cannot check it for malicious software” when you first try to open VSCodium, you can simply right-click the application and select Open, which should only be necessary the first time you launch it on that operating system. Additionally, comprehensive documentation is available for anyone looking to transition from Visual Studio Code, as well as for addressing various issues that may arise during use of VSCodium. This ensures users have access to all the guidance they need for a smooth experience.

Description

Visual Studio Code is a highly extensible AI-powered code editor built for developers who demand flexibility and performance. It combines intelligent coding assistance, modern debugging tools, and collaboration features in one lightweight package. With Agent Mode, VS Code reads your codebase, runs terminal commands, and edits across files automatically until tasks are complete. Its Next Edit Suggestions feature predicts and completes your next move as you type, enhancing speed and code accuracy. The Model Context Protocol (MCP) enables developers to connect their favorite AI models—from OpenAI, Anthropic, Azure, or Google—and extend functionality through custom servers. Developers can work in any language, from JavaScript and Python to C#, Java, and Go, while leveraging over 75,000 extensions for added productivity. Seamless integration with GitHub Codespaces, cloud storage, and CI/CD tools allows teams to code, collaborate, and deploy anywhere. Open-source at its core, VS Code empowers both individuals and enterprises to innovate without limits.

API Access

Has API No 

API Access

Has API Yes 

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Integrations

C++ Yes 
CSS Yes 
HTML Yes 
Java Yes 
JavaScript Yes 
OpenCode Yes 
Roo Code Yes 
TypeScript Yes 
BLACKBOX AI No 
GPT-5.5 No 
MAI-Thinking-1 No 
Markdown No 
Nx No 
Obot MCP Gateway No 
Phaser No 
Probo No 
Pythagora No 
Software.com No 
StarCoder No 
licsm (License Server) No 

Integrations

C++ Yes 
CSS Yes 
HTML Yes 
Java Yes 
JavaScript Yes 
OpenCode Yes 
Roo Code Yes 
TypeScript Yes 
BLACKBOX AI Yes 
GPT-5.5 Yes 
MAI-Thinking-1 Yes 
Markdown Yes 
Nx Yes 
Obot MCP Gateway Yes 
Phaser Yes 
Probo Yes 
Pythagora Yes 
Software.com Yes 
StarCoder Yes 
licsm (License Server) Yes 

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial No 
Free Version Yes 

Pricing Details

Free
Free Trial No 
Free Version Yes 

Deployment

Web-Based No 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows Yes 
Mac Yes 
Linux Yes 
Chromebook No 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows Yes 
Mac Yes 
Linux Yes 
Chromebook No 

Customer Support

Business Hours No 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Customer Support

Business Hours No 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person No 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person No 

Vendor Details

Company Name

VSCodium

Website

vscodium.com

Vendor Details

Company Name

Microsoft

Founded

1975

Country

United States

Website

code.visualstudio.com

Product Features

Code Editors

API No 
Auto-Complete No 
Code Folding No 
Column Editing No 
Customizable Themes No 
Debugging No 
Formatting / Table Editing No 
Keyboard Shortcuts No 
Multi-Monitor Editing No 
Syntax Highlighting No 
WYSIWYG No 

Text Editors

API No 
Auto-Complete No 
Code Folding No 
Column Editing No 
Customizable Themes No 
Debugging No 
Formatting / Table Editing No 
Keyboard Shortcuts No 
Multi-Monitor Editing No 
Syntax Highlighting No 
WYSIWYG No 

Product Features

Code Editors

API No 
Auto-Complete No 
Code Folding No 
Column Editing No 
Customizable Themes No 
Debugging No 
Formatting / Table Editing No 
Keyboard Shortcuts No 
Multi-Monitor Editing No 
Syntax Highlighting No 
WYSIWYG No 

IDE

Code Completion No 
Compiler No 
Cross Platform Support No 
Debugger No 
Drag and Drop UI No 
Integrations and Plugins No 
Multi Language Support No 
Project Management No 
Text Editor / Code Editor No 

Software Documentation

Access Roles / User Permissions Yes 
Automatic Documentation Generation Yes 
Collaboration Tools Yes 
Docs Web Hosting Yes 
Feedback Capture Yes 
Markdown Support Yes 
Multiple Formats Support Yes 
Multiple Versions Support Yes 
Version Control Yes 
WYSIWIG Editor No 
Webhooks Yes 
reStructured Text Support Yes 

Source Code Management

Access Controls/Permissions No 
Bug Tracking Yes 
Build Automation Yes 
Change Management Yes 
Code Review Yes 
Collaboration No 
Continuous Integration No 
Repository Management No 
Version Control No 

Text Editors

API Yes 
Auto-Complete Yes 
Code Folding Yes 
Column Editing Yes 
Customizable Themes Yes 
Debugging Yes 
Formatting / Table Editing Yes 
Keyboard Shortcuts Yes 
Multi-Monitor Editing Yes 
Syntax Highlighting Yes 
WYSIWYG Yes 

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