# VSCodium

> VS Code without Microsoft telemetry

Free binaries of VS Code built from source without branding or telemetry.

- Source: https://github.com/VSCodium/vscodium
- Homepage: https://vscodium.com
- License: MIT
- Language: Shell
- Stars: 33489
- Forks: 1878
- Contributors: 133
- Last commit: 2026-09-08
- Latest release: 1.135.06055 (2026-09-09)
- Purpose: Developer tools, Editors & IDEs
- Runs on: Desktop
- For: Personal

## Worth score: 78/100

How much DigGitHub recommends it, from activity, adoption, docs, license and security signals.

- Popularity: 23/25
- Momentum: 10/20
- Maintenance: 25/25
- Community: 12/15
- Readiness: 8/15

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Source page: https://diggithub.com/VSCodium/vscodium
Updated: 2026-10-03