VSCodium
VSCodium is an open source code editor for macOS that helps developers write, edit, debug, and manage source code across many languages and projects.
What is VSCodium?
VSCodium is a desktop code editor for macOS built from the Visual Studio Code source code, intended for software development and general code editing. It helps developers write and organize projects, work with many programming languages, and use an editor interface that supports extensions, integrated debugging, and source control workflows. Common uses include application development, script editing, web development, and reviewing project files in a single workspace. The app includes features such as a built-in terminal, project-wide search, and Git integration that fit everyday programming work. VSCodium is published by Baptiste Augrain and is also available for Windows and Linux, which makes it practical for people who work across multiple platforms.
Key features
- Edit code with syntax highlighting across many programming languages.
- Search across files and folders in a project workspace.
- Run and use an integrated terminal inside the editor.
- Debug applications with built-in debugging tools.
- Work with Git repositories from the editor interface.
- Install extensions to add language support and development tools.
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Safety overview
Status: Mostly safe
VSCodium is a well-known open source code editor, and the macOS app matches the com.vscodium bundle identifier used by the project. Its permissions and local file access are generally consistent with a developer tool, but extensions can add network access, external tools, and workspace integrations. Review which extensions you install, especially if you open untrusted projects or use third-party marketplaces. On older macOS versions, Gatekeeper prompts may require an extra approval step when opening the app for the first time.
Recommendation: Keep VSCodium if you use it for coding, scripting, or reviewing development projects. If you no longer use it, removing the app is usually fine, though you may also want to remove its support files later if you do not need saved settings, extensions, or workspace history.
Common paths
/Applications/VSCodium.app~/Applications/VSCodium.app
Cache paths
~/Library/Caches/com.vscodium~/Library/Caches/com.vscodium.ShipIt
Support paths
~/Library/Application Support/VSCodium
Preference paths
~/Library/Preferences/com.vscodium.plist~/Library/Saved Application State/com.vscodium.savedState
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