VSCodium v1.135.06055 - VS Code Without Telemetry — Open-Source Editor
VSCodium is the communitybuilt, telemetryfree version of Visual Studio Code: the same opensource editor core, compiled without Microsoft's branding...
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About & Overview: VSCodium: VS Code Without Telemetry — Open-Source Editor
VSCodium is the community-built, telemetry-free version of Visual Studio Code: the same open-source editor core, compiled without Microsoft's branding, tracking, and proprietary bits. Version 1.135.06055 tracks a recent VS Code release. You get the full editing experience — IntelliSense, debugging, extensions — with your data staying on your machine. For developers who love VS Code but not the phone-home, this is the build.
How to Install & Verify VSCodium
Download VSCodium from the official vendor link on this page.
Open the downloaded file and follow the on-screen installation steps.
Start VSCodium from the Start menu or desktop shortcut.
Frequently Asked Questions & Verification Guide
Is VSCodium the same as VS Code?
Nearly — VSCodium is built from the same open-source code as VS Code, minus Microsoft's telemetry, branding, and proprietary components. The editing experience is identical.
Is VSCodium free?
Yes, completely free and MIT-licensed open source.
Can I use VS Code extensions in VSCodium?
Yes, via the Open VSX registry. Most popular extensions are available; a few Microsoft-proprietary ones are not.
Why choose VSCodium over VS Code?
Privacy — VSCodium sends no telemetry to Microsoft. If that matters to you, it is the straightforward choice.