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VSCodium – Free Open Source VS Code alternative for Windows, Mac & Linux

VSCodium Free Open Source VS Code alternative

VSCodium Best alternative to VSCode
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File Info

FileDetails
NameVSCodium
DeveloperCommunity Maintained
LicenseMIT
Versionv1.102.35058
PlatformWindows, macOS & Linux
File Types Available.exe (Windows), .dmg (macOS), .AppImage (Linux)
Size110MB
CategoryCode Editor / IDE
Github RepositoryVscodium

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Description

If you love Visual Studio Code but want to break free from telemetry & proprietary licensing, VSCodium is what you’ve been waiting for. Built directly from the VS Code source code, VSCodium is a fully open-source, telemetry free alternative to Visual Studio Code, maintained by a strong community of developers & contributors.

VS Code includes telemetry tracking by default, VSCodium strips away all the bloat, giving you a clean, privacy-respecting code editor without compromising features or extensions.

Whether you are a developer, student, or tech enthusiast, VSCodium provides a fast, sleek & powerful environment for all your coding needs.

Features of VSCodium

  • No Telemetry
    Your code is your business. VSCodium disables all telemetry tracking that VS Code enables by default.
  • Fully Open Source (MIT Licensed)
    You are free to inspect, modify & distribute your version.
  • Supports All Extensions
    Yes, you can install all your favorite extensions from the Open VSX registry or even manually from the VS Code marketplace.
  • Faster Startup
    With telemetry disabled, startup is faster & more efficient.
  • Cross-Platform Support
    Works seamlessly on Windows, macOS & Linux.
  • Portable & Lightweight
    Grab the .exe, .dmg or .AppImage & run it without bloated installers or extra configurations.

Why Choose VSCodium over VS Code?

FeatureVSCodiumVisual Studio Code
LicenseMITMIT
Telemetry TrackingDisabledEnabled by default
BrandingCommunityMicrosoft
PrivacyFull ControlLimited Control
Extension SupportYesYes

Can You Use Both?
Absolutely. You can have both VS Code & VSCodium installed side by side on the same machine. This allows you to test, compare or switch based on your need without any conflict.

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System Requirements

OSRAMDisk SpaceArchitecture
Windows4GB+300MB+x64/x86
macOS4GB+300MB+Apple Silicon & Intel
Linux4GB+300MB+x64

How to Install VSCodium??

Before you begin, scroll down to the download section & get the appropriate installer for your operating system.

Windows (.exe)

  1. Download the .exe file from the link below.
  2. Double-click the file to start the installer.
  3. Follow the prompts & select your installation directory.
  4. Once installed, launch VSCodium from your Start Menu.
  5. Customize your settings & start coding.

macOS (.dmg)

  1. Download the .dmg file from the link below.
  2. Double-click to open the disk image.
  3. Drag the VSCodium app into your Applications folder.
  4. Open it from Launchpad or Spotlight.
  5. If macOS warns you about opening apps from unidentified developers, go to System Preferences > Security & allow the app.

Linux (.AppImage)

  1. Download the .AppImage file from below.
  2. Right-click the file > Properties > Permissions tab > Check “Allow executing file as program”.
  3. Double-click to run.
  4. You can optionally integrate it into your system menu using AppImageLauncher or similar.

VSCodium – Free Open Source VS Code alternative for Windows, Mac & Linux

Download for Windows
Download For macOS
Download for Linux

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