VSCodium
VS Code built without Microsoft's telemetry and branding.
Community distribution of VS Code built from the open source code, with no telemetry or proprietary Microsoft binaries.
When to use
When you want the VS Code experience with a 100% open source binary and no telemetry.
When to avoid
If you need extensions exclusive to Microsoft's marketplace (such as some from Microsoft itself).
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