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vscodium · v1.121.03429 • auto-updates

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Binary releases of VS Code without MS branding/telemetry/licensing

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brew install --cask vscodium
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90-day installs
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Install trend
Trust Score 8/10
✓ Open source (MIT) +3
✗ Active development +0
✓ Licensed +1
✓ Auto-updates +1
✓ Not deprecated +1
✓ Established (>1yr) +1
✓ Popular (>1K installs/mo) +1

Version History

v1.121.03429
1mo ago1.116.02821→1.121.03429
2mo ago1.112.01907→1.116.02821
2mo ago1.110.11631→1.112.01907

Review

Mar 10, 2026

VSCodium offers a clean, open-source version of VS Code without Microsoft branding, telemetry, or licensing. It's ideal for developers seeking a privacy-focused, customizable editor.

Provides binary releases of VS Code without Microsoft elements.

Maturity: The project is mature with strong community support, evidenced by high GitHub activity and stars.

Community: The community highly praises VSCodium for its open-source nature and privacy focus, with positive mentions on HN and Reddit.

Pros

  • + 100% open-source with MIT licensing.
  • + No telemetry or Microsoft branding.
  • + Strong community and regular updates.

Cons

  • - Some historical bugs, though mostly resolved.
  • - Limited customization options compared to VS Code.

GitHub

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30.4k
Stars
1.6k
Forks
150
Issues
MIT
License
ShellLast commit: Mar 9, 2026

Community Mentions

reddit
Dec 2025 I want to give a shoutout to VSCodium
reddit
Sep 2023 VSCodium - Open Source Binaries of VSCode
hackernews
Sep 2023 VSCodium – Open-source binaries of VSCode
hackernews
Jun 2022 VSCodium – Free/Libre Open Source Software Binaries of VS Code
reddit
Dec 2021 Homebew Installing Intel Version of VSCodium?
Positive sentiment Negative sentiment Neutral / unknown

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