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vscodium · v1.116.02821 • auto-updates

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

brew install --cask vscodium
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Trust Score 10/10
Open source (MIT) +3
Active development +2
Licensed +1
Auto-updates +1
Not deprecated +1
Established (>1yr) +1
Popular (>1K installs/mo) +1

Version History

v1.116.02821
8d ago1.112.019071.116.02821
9d ago1.110.116311.112.01907

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.
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Issues
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License
ShellLast commit: Mar 9, 2026

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