microsoft / Visual Studio Code
A cross-platform code editor with navigation, debugging and extensions.
Purpose and fit
Download the official application for regular use; build Code OSS when studying or modifying the editor.
Use cases：For everyday coding, debugging and extension development. Selection note: Distinguish the Code OSS source from Microsoft's product distribution and its conditions. Source ↗
Deployment：Download the official application for regular use; build Code OSS when studying or modifying the editor.
License notes：The README distinguishes MIT-licensed Code OSS source from the Visual Studio Code product distributed by Microsoft.
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- Code editors
- Platform
- Windows, macOS and Linux; supported OS versions follow the official requirements.
- Pricing
- Editor is freeThe editor is free for private and commercial use. Copilot offers free and paid plans; extensions and model services may charge separately. Code - OSS source uses MIT, while the Microsoft VS Code distribution has its own product license.
Star trend (estimated)
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- Type
- Apps & systems
- Subcategory
- Developer tools
- Platform
- Windows, macOS and Linux; supported OS versions follow the official requirements.
- First collected
- 2026-11-01
- Language
- TypeScript
- License
- MIT · Permissive
- Repository created
- 2015-09-03
- Last push
- 2026-11-02
- Measured at
- 2026-11-02 10:06 UTC
- Pricing
- Editor is free
- Cost details
- The editor is free for private and commercial use. Copilot offers free and paid plans; extensions and model services may charge separately. Code - OSS source uses MIT, while the Microsoft VS Code distribution has its own product license.
- Maintenance notes
- Maintained by Microsoft and the community; check official updates and system requirements.
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