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Vscodium

VSCodium is a community-driven, open source binary distribution of Visual Studio Code that strips away Microsoft branding, telemetry, and licensing constraints. It offers developers a transparent, MIT-licensed code editor that prioritizes privacy and ease of use across multiple platforms.

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About Vscodium

VSCodium builds on Microsoft’s open source VS Code repository by producing clean, unbranded binaries without telemetry. The project automates the build process and distributes the software for Windows, macOS, and Linux via various package managers such as Snap, Brew, Winget, and others. This tool allows developers to enjoy a version of VS Code that respects user privacy and adheres to the MIT license.

Key Features

  • No Microsoft branding or telemetry
  • Freely-licensed under the MIT license
  • Automated builds from the VS Code repository
  • Available across multiple platforms and package managers
  • Community-driven maintenance and support

Summary

VSCodium provides a privacy-respecting code editor experience by delivering a clean, open source version of Visual Studio Code. It simplifies access to a community-maintained, MIT-licensed tool that supports developers on multiple operating systems.

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Mar 9, 2025Updated•1 min read
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