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What is Visual Studio Code?

Visual Studio Code (VS Code) is an advanced, open-source AI-integrated development environment (IDE) built for productivity, creativity, and collaboration. Designed by Microsoft, it unites code editing, debugging, version control, and AI automation in a single cross-platform workspace. Developers can code in nearly any language—including JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, C++, C#, Java, PHP, and more—using built-in tools or specialized extensions. Its AI features, such as Agent Mode and Next Edit Suggestions, transform VS Code into an autonomous assistant capable of reading entire codebases, suggesting edits, and resolving compile or test issues automatically. With MCP (Model Context Protocol) and multi-model support, developers can use AI models like Claude Sonnet, GPT-4, or Gemini—or connect their own keys via OpenRouter or Azure OpenAI. Deep GitHub integration, remote development, and cloud portability make collaboration effortless across global teams. VS Code’s extensive marketplace offers tens of thousands of extensions—from Docker to Jupyter and Stripe—empowering developers to build and deploy in any environment. Custom profiles, themes, and settings sync allow for a personalized workspace across devices. Its integrated terminal, local history, and debugging tools ensure smooth workflows from prototype to production. Whether building enterprise software, web apps, or AI agents, VS Code redefines what a modern coding experience should feel like: intelligent, fast, and universally accessible.

What is Caret?

Caret brings exceptional text editing features to Chrome OS by utilizing the powerful Ace editing component. This innovation allows users to avoid the complexities of installing a different operating system just to find a competent editor specifically designed for managing local files, making it especially useful for developers. With Caret, you gain access to syntax highlighting for a wide array of programming languages, as well as a selection of standard themes inspired by Ace, including visual styles that echo popular editors like Eclipse, XCode, and Chrome Dev Tools. Once you've tasted the convenience of executing various edits with just a few keystrokes, reverting back to a single cursor interface can feel nearly impossible. The application not only accommodates multiple cursors and selections but also incorporates familiar Sublime keybindings, such as Ctrl-D for selecting the next occurrence. Instead of spending valuable time memorizing shortcuts, the command palette (Ctrl-Shift-P) lets you begin typing your desired command, prompting Caret to perform a fuzzy search through its menu, effortlessly locating and executing the command for you. Consequently, this allows you to focus entirely on your coding tasks without the distraction of reaching for the mouse, thereby significantly boosting your productivity. With each feature meticulously designed to streamline your workflow, Caret positions itself as an indispensable tool for any serious developer on Chrome OS.

Media

Media

Integrations Supported

HTML
JSON
JavaScript
Archimyst
CodeStream
Flot.ai
Forge Code
Java
Jovian
Laguna XS.2
Paper
RT-Thread
Racket
Rocket Visual COBOL Personal Edition
Solidity Debugger Pro
Superblocks
Tips.io
Uiflow
Zyte
jBASE

Integrations Supported

HTML
JSON
JavaScript
Archimyst
CodeStream
Flot.ai
Forge Code
Java
Jovian
Laguna XS.2
Paper
RT-Thread
Racket
Rocket Visual COBOL Personal Edition
Solidity Debugger Pro
Superblocks
Tips.io
Uiflow
Zyte
jBASE

API Availability

Has API

API Availability

Has API

Pricing Information

Free
Free Version
Free Trial Offered?

Pricing Information

Pricing not provided
Free Version
Free Trial Offered?

Supported Platforms

SaaS
Android
iPhone
iPad
Windows
Mac
On-Prem
Chromebook
Linux

Supported Platforms

SaaS
Android
iPhone
iPad
Windows
Mac
On-Prem
Chromebook
Linux

Customer Service / Support

Standard Support
24 Hour Support
Web-Based Support

Customer Service / Support

Standard Support
24 Hour Support
Web-Based Support

Training Options

Documentation Hub
Webinars
Online Training
On-Site Training

Training Options

Documentation Hub
Webinars
Online Training
On-Site Training

Company Facts

Organization Name

Microsoft

Date Founded

1975

Company Location

United States

Company Website

code.visualstudio.com

Company Facts

Organization Name

Caret

Company Website

thomaswilburn.net/caret/

Categories and Features

Code Editors

API
Auto-Complete
Code Folding
Column Editing
Customizable Themes
Debugging
Formatting / Table Editing
Keyboard Shortcuts
Multi-Monitor Editing
Syntax Highlighting
WYSIWYG

IDE

Code Completion
Compiler
Cross Platform Support
Debugger
Drag and Drop UI
Integrations and Plugins
Multi Language Support
Project Management
Text Editor / Code Editor

Software Documentation

Access Roles / User Permissions
Automatic Documentation Generation
Collaboration Tools
Docs Web Hosting
Feedback Capture
Markdown Support
Multiple Formats Support
Multiple Versions Support
Version Control
WYSIWIG Editor
Webhooks
reStructured Text Support

Source Code Management

Access Controls/Permissions
Bug Tracking
Build Automation
Change Management
Code Review
Collaboration
Continuous Integration
Repository Management
Version Control

Text Editors

API
Auto-Complete
Code Folding
Column Editing
Customizable Themes
Debugging
Formatting / Table Editing
Keyboard Shortcuts
Multi-Monitor Editing
Syntax Highlighting
WYSIWYG

Categories and Features

Code Editors

API
Auto-Complete
Code Folding
Column Editing
Customizable Themes
Debugging
Formatting / Table Editing
Keyboard Shortcuts
Multi-Monitor Editing
Syntax Highlighting
WYSIWYG

Text Editors

API
Auto-Complete
Code Folding
Column Editing
Customizable Themes
Debugging
Formatting / Table Editing
Keyboard Shortcuts
Multi-Monitor Editing
Syntax Highlighting
WYSIWYG

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