What is VSCodium?
The source code for Microsoft's Visual Studio Code (VSCode) is released as open source under the MIT license, but the version available for download operates under a different license that does not qualify as free and open-source software (FLOSS) and includes telemetry functionalities. In response to this, the VSCodium project was established, enabling users to bypass the complexities of building from source by providing ready-to-use binaries. This initiative employs unique build scripts that retrieve Microsoft's VSCode repository, perform the required build operations, and then upload the resulting binaries to GitHub releases, ensuring that they are licensed under the MIT license and come without telemetry features. For Mac OS X Mojave users, if you see the warning “App can’t be opened because Apple cannot check it for malicious software” when attempting to open VSCodium for the first time, you can simply right-click the application and choose Open, a step that is only necessary during your initial launch on that particular operating system. Furthermore, extensive documentation is accessible for those wishing to switch from Visual Studio Code, along with resources to help troubleshoot any issues that may come up while using VSCodium. This comprehensive support guarantees that users are equipped with all the necessary information for a seamless and enjoyable experience. Ultimately, this effort emphasizes the importance of user choice and transparency in software usage.
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Telemetry-Free VS Code = Codium
Date: May 16 2026SummaryMicrosoft’s vscode source code is open source (MIT-licensed), but the product available for download (Visual Studio Code) is licensed under this not-FLOSS license and contains telemetry/tracking. If you do not need AI and similarly do not want to be tracked by Microsoft, go for Codium, it's my absolute favorite editor.
Positive+ Telemetry-Free
+ Faster a bit than VS Code
+ AI-Free
+ Works Great for Shell Scripting
+ Optional GitHub IntegrationNegativeThere is absolutely nothing I dislike on this editor.
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