VSCodium Review
VSCodium is a community-built, MIT-licensed binary of VS Code with all Microsoft telemetry and tracking removed.
Verdict
VSCodium fills a clear niche for developers who want VS Code's editing experience without Microsoft's proprietary additions or telemetry. It tracks the upstream VS Code codebase closely and is available on Windows, Mac, and Linux via all major package managers. The main tradeoff is that the Microsoft Marketplace is unavailable by default, requiring use of Open VSX or manual extension sources.
What it does
Free/Libre Open Source Software Binaries of VSCode
Best for
Developers and users who prioritize open-source software and want a telemetry-free alternative to Visual Studio Code.
At a glance
Pros & cons
- No telemetry or tracking
- MIT-licensed binaries
- Available on Windows, Mac, Linux via package managers
- Microsoft Marketplace not available by default
- Relies on Open VSX for extensions
- Community support only
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Frequently asked
- Is VSCodium free to use?
- Yes. VSCodium has a free plan — Completely free and open source
- Does VSCodium have memory?
- No persistent memory — sessions don't carry over by default.
- Can VSCodium do voice or images?
- Voice: no. Image generation: no.
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