VSCodium

The project provides pre‑built binaries of the Visual Studio Code source code that are compiled without Microsoft’s branding, telemetry, or proprietary licensing. It automates the build process from Microsoft’s upstream repository, applying a community‑driven default configuration and releasing the resulting freely‑licensed executables for macOS, Windows, and Linux.

These binaries are intended for users who want the same editor experience as VS Code while avoiding Microsoft‑specific data collection and licensing terms. They are distributed through various package managers—including Homebrew, Winget, Chocolatey, Scoop, Snap, and traditional Linux packages—allowing straightforward installation and automatic updates.

The repository is not a fork of VS Code; it merely contains scripts that produce the open‑source binaries. The project is maintained as a stable release series, with both stable and insider channels, and includes documentation on installation, building from source, and supported platforms.