VSCodium
Community builds of VS Code OSS without Microsoft branding/telemetry defaults.
Why it is included
Brings VS Code’s extension model under stricter FOSS packaging practices for many teams.
Best for
General development with LSP-quality editing and debugging integrations.
If you use Windows, Mac, or paid tools
Editor alternative to Visual Studio Code (Microsoft build), Sublime Text (paid), and WebStorm for a telemetry-stripped VS Code.
Strengths
- Extension ecosystem
- Debugging UX
Limitations
- Marketplace differences vs VS Code product
Good alternatives
IntelliJ IDEA Community · Eclipse
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