SOURCE REVIEWED / 2026-10-28
VSCodium
Use a community-built code editor based on the VS Code source tree.
Where it fits
Windows · Linux · macOS
binary releases of VS Code without MS branding/telemetry/licensing
License and practical limits
MIT. Extensions, registries and proprietary Microsoft services have separate terms.
Source reviewed; not independently installed in this review. No cloud service or hardware purchase is required to read the source.
Repository snapshot
33,842 stars and 1,900 forks when checked October 28, 2026. These numbers change and are not a security or quality endorsement.
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Before you run it
Read installation requirements and release notes, verify the download source, and keep your own projects backed up. Review third-party plugins and model licenses separately.