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microsoft / Visual Studio Code

A cross-platform code editor with navigation, debugging and extensions.

Repository stars
194,475All-time #36
Fork
44,368
Last push
updated 4 days ago
Repository created
since 2015
Apps & systemsDeveloper toolsTypeScriptMIT · Permissive
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About

Summarised by AI from the README; the original prevails

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.

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.

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.
Maintenance notes
Maintained by Microsoft and the community; check official updates and system requirements.

Star trend

Includes values estimated from GitHub history
192,847193,661194,47510-0710-1210-1710-2210-2711-0111-05
Raw observations · 2
Historical observations
Measured atRepository starsSource
2026-11-02 10:06 UTC194,475Source
2026-10-27 10:14 UTC194,368Source

First collected 2026-11-01Measured at 2026-11-02 10:06 UTCSourceLicense sourcePricing source

Compiled from public project information; not independently tested. · GitHub Stars for the entire microsoft/vscode repository, not editor installs, active users or extension installs. · License tiers are derived from metadata. Check obligations for your use; unknown does not mean prohibited.