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VSCodium
What it is
VSCodium is a free, community-driven desktop distribution of Microsoft's VS Code editor for Windows, macOS, and Linux. Its binaries use the MIT license, and telemetry is disabled. The project aims to make the latest MIT-licensed VS Code version easier to obtain; users can also build from Microsoft's vscode repository. Automated scripts clone that repository, build binaries, and publish them to GitHub releases. VSCodium supports extensions, a built-in debugger, remote development, and language servers. Installation options include the Homebrew cask on macOS and Windows Package Manager, Chocolatey, or Scoop on Windows. Linux packages or repositories are documented for Debian, Ubuntu, Fedora, RHEL, Arch, Gentoo, and other distributions. The app is also available as Codium in the Snap Store, through Flathub as a Flatpak, and in Nixpkgs; it is pre-installed in Parrot OS. The project directs package-manager issues to the relevant package repository.
For and against
For
- Free desktop binaries for Windows, macOS, and Linux
- Telemetry is disabled
- Supports extensions, debugger, and remote development
- Available through several package managers and stores
Against
- Package-manager issues go to the related repository
- Users may build from the source repository themselves
The verdict
VSCodium offers a no-cost VS Code-based desktop editor with a range of installation options. Its MIT-licensed binaries and disabled telemetry distinguish its stated configuration, while package-specific issues are handled outside the project.
Who it suits
VSCodium suits desktop users who want a community-driven VS Code distribution with telemetry disabled. It also fits developers who want extension, debugger, remote development, and language-server support across Windows, macOS, or Linux.
Plans and prices
VSCodium Free
Read 28 Sep 2026 · vscodium.com
On the record
- Arch Support
- Available through the Arch User Repository.vscodium.com · read 28 Sep 2026
- Build Automation
- Special scripts clone the repository, build binaries, and upload them to GitHub releases.vscodium.com · read 28 Sep 2026
- Built-in debugger
- Yesvscodium.com · read 20 Sep 2026
- Editor type
- desktopvscodium.com · read 20 Sep 2026
- Extension support
- Yesvscodium.com · read 20 Sep 2026
- Flatpak Support
- Available as a Flatpak app through Flathub.vscodium.com · read 28 Sep 2026
- Installation Support Boundary
- Package-manager issues should be reported to the related repository.vscodium.com · read 28 Sep 2026
- Language server support
- Yesvscodium.com · read 20 Sep 2026
- Latest Version Goal
- The project aims to make the latest MIT-licensed VS Code version easier to obtain.vscodium.com · read 28 Sep 2026
- Linux Distribution Support
- Packages or repositories are documented for Debian, Ubuntu, Fedora, RHEL, Arch, Gentoo, and others.vscodium.com · read 28 Sep 2026
- macOS Certificate
- A macOS certificate was provided by @daiyam.vscodium.com · read 28 Sep 2026
- macOS Installation
- Homebrew installation is supported with the vscodium cask.vscodium.com · read 28 Sep 2026
- Nix Support
- Available in Nixpkgs.vscodium.com · read 28 Sep 2026
- Open Source License
- Binaries are licensed under the MIT license.vscodium.com · read 28 Sep 2026
- Parrot OS Support
- Pre-installed in Parrot OS and available from its official repository.vscodium.com · read 28 Sep 2026
- Product Type
- A community-driven binary distribution of Microsoft's VS Code editor.vscodium.com · read 28 Sep 2026
- Remote development
- Yesvscodium.com · read 20 Sep 2026
- Snap Store Support
- Available in the Snap Store as Codium.vscodium.com · read 28 Sep 2026
