# pyyaml vs vscode

| Attribute | pyyaml | vscode |
|---|---|---|
| **Vioscale score** | 49.6 (47% (low)) | 79.8 (19% (low)) |
| activity.commits_last_30d | 0 | 100 |
| adoption.dependent_repos | - | 1 |
| adoption.github_stars | 2,940 | 189,623 |
| adoption.package_downloads_weekly | 273,925,363 | - |
| content.faq | `[{"answer":"PyYAML is a Python library for working with YAML format. It provides parsing capabilities to read YAML data and emission capabilities to generate YAML output from Python applications.","source":"https://pyyaml.org/","question":"What is PyYAML?","confidence":0.95},{"answer":"PyYAML is designed specifically for the Python programming language, allowing Python developers to parse and generate YAML within their projects.","source":"https://pyyaml.org/","question":"Which programming language does PyYAML support?","confidence":0.95},{"answer":"Yes, PyYAML's parser component can read and interpret YAML-formatted input, converting it into Python data structures for use in applications.","source":"https://pyyaml.org/","question":"Can PyYAML read YAML files or data?","confidence":0.95},{"answer":"Yes, PyYAML's emitter component can generate YAML-formatted output from Python data, allowing you to write YAML files or transmit YAML data.","source":"https://pyyaml.org/","question":"Can PyYAML create or output YAML?","confidence":0.95},{"answer":"As a Python library, PyYAML is available on any platform where Python is installed, including Linux, Windows, and macOS.","source":"https://pyyaml.org/","question":"What platforms can run PyYAML?","confidence":0.8},{"answer":"Python developers who need to read or write YAML data in their applications would use PyYAML, including those working with YAML-based configuration or data formats.","source":"https://pyyaml.org/","question":"Who would use PyYAML?","confidence":0.75}]` | `[{"answer":"Visual Studio Code is a development tool designed for software developers. As a developer-tool, it provides capabilities for professional software development work.","source":"https://code.visualstudio.com","question":"What is Visual Studio Code?","confidence":0.9},{"answer":"Yes. Visual Studio Code offers free access to its core software. The product uses an open-core model, which means optional premium features or add-ons may be available for purchase.","source":"https://code.visualstudio.com","question":"Is Visual Studio Code free to use?","confidence":0.95},{"answer":"Visual Studio Code uses an open-core pricing model, combining free base software with optional paid add-ons for additional features or functionality. There is no cost to use the core software.","source":"https://code.visualstudio.com","question":"How does the pricing work?","confidence":1},{"answer":"The open-core model indicates that the base software is open source, allowing users to view and contribute to the underlying code.","source":"https://code.visualstudio.com","question":"Is the source code open source?","confidence":0.9},{"answer":"As a developer tool, it is designed for software developers and development teams.","source":"https://code.visualstudio.com","question":"Who is Visual Studio Code intended for?","confidence":0.85},{"answer":"The official website at https://code.visualstudio.com provides documentation, feature information, downloads, and additional resources.","source":"https://code.visualstudio.com","question":"Where can I find more details?","confidence":0.95}]` |
| deployment.options | `{"self_hosted":true}` | `{"cloud":true,"self_hosted":true}` |
| description.long | PyYAML enables Python developers to read from and write to YAML files. The library includes a pure Python implementation for maximum compatibility and optional faster C-based bindings through LibYAML. | Visual Studio Code is an open-source editor that integrates AI agents directly into your development workflow. It supports multiple agents, Git version control, debugging, terminal commands, and thousands of community extensions for various programming languages. |
| integrations.count | - | 8 |
| integrations.list | - | `[{"name":"GitHub"},{"name":"Git"},{"name":"Azure Repos"},{"name":"MCP servers"},{"name":"Java"},{"name":"Python"},{"name":"Go"},{"name":"C++"}]` |
| language.primary | Python | TypeScript |
| license.spdx | MIT | MIT |
| market.availability | `{"primaryMarkets":[],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` | `{"primaryMarkets":[],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` |
| platform.support | `{"cli":true}` | `{"cli":true,"mac":true,"web":true,"linux":true,"windows":true}` |
| pricing | `{"type":"open_source","summary":"Free and open-source","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://pyyaml.org/","retrievedAt":"2026-08-14T11:11:13.777Z"}` | `{"type":"free","summary":"Completely free and open source","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://code.visualstudio.com","retrievedAt":"2026-08-14T11:05:40.706Z"}` |
| pricing.free_tier | yes | yes |
| pricing.model | open_source | commercial |
| pricing.price_level | free | free |
| pricing.transparent | yes | yes |
| release.cadence_days | 236 | 6 |
| release.history | `[{"url":"https://github.com/yaml/pyyaml/releases/tag/6.0.3","date":"2025-09-25T21:29:27Z","type":"stable","version":"6.0.3"},{"url":"https://github.com/yaml/pyyaml/releases/tag/6.0.2","date":"2024-08-06T20:32:48Z","type":"stable","version":"6.0.2"},{"url":"https://github.com/yaml/pyyaml/releases/tag/6.0.2rc1","date":"2024-06-10T23:33:02Z","type":"prerelease","version":"6.0.2rc1"}]` | `[{"url":"https://github.com/microsoft/vscode/releases/tag/1.135.0","date":"2026-08-26T16:52:46Z","type":"stable","version":"1.135.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/microsoft/vscode/releases/tag/1.134.0","date":"2026-08-19T09:08:11Z","type":"stable","version":"1.134.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/microsoft/vscode/releases/tag/1.133.0","date":"2026-08-12T09:41:17Z","type":"stable","version":"1.133.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/microsoft/vscode/releases/tag/1.132.1","date":"2026-08-11T22:23:22Z","type":"stable","version":"1.132.1"},{"url":"https://github.com/microsoft/vscode/releases/tag/1.132.0","date":"2026-08-05T09:49:29Z","type":"stable","version":"1.132.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/microsoft/vscode/releases/tag/1.131.0","date":"2026-07-29T14:07:58Z","type":"stable","version":"1.131.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/microsoft/vscode/releases/tag/1.130.0","date":"2026-07-22T17:39:17Z","type":"stable","version":"1.130.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/microsoft/vscode/releases/tag/1.129.1","date":"2026-07-17T21:32:58Z","type":"stable","version":"1.129.1"},{"url":"https://github.com/microsoft/vscode/releases/tag/1.129.0","date":"2026-07-15T22:13:23Z","type":"stable","version":"1.129.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/microsoft/vscode/releases/tag/1.128.1","date":"2026-07-14T20:48:10Z","type":"stable","version":"1.128.1"},{"url":"https://github.com/microsoft/vscode/releases/tag/1.128.0","date":"2026-07-08T08:25:25Z","type":"stable","version":"1.128.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/microsoft/vscode/releases/tag/1.127.0","date":"2026-07-01T09:32:59Z","type":"stable","version":"1.127.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/microsoft/vscode/releases/tag/1.126.0","date":"2026-06-24T12:49:34Z","type":"stable","version":"1.126.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/microsoft/vscode/releases/tag/1.125.0","date":"2026-06-17T14:59:29Z","type":"stable","version":"1.125.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/microsoft/vscode/releases/tag/1.124.2","date":"2026-06-12T05:06:56Z","type":"stable","version":"1.124.2"},{"url":"https://github.com/microsoft/vscode/releases/tag/1.124.0","date":"2026-06-10T13:39:34Z","type":"stable","version":"1.124.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/microsoft/vscode/releases/tag/1.123.2","date":"2026-06-10T09:39:44Z","type":"stable","version":"1.123.2"},{"url":"https://github.com/microsoft/vscode/releases/tag/1.123.1","date":"2026-06-10T09:38:39Z","type":"stable","version":"1.123.1"},{"url":"https://github.com/microsoft/vscode/releases/tag/1.123.0","date":"2026-06-05T08:50:41Z","type":"stable","version":"1.123.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/microsoft/vscode/releases/tag/1.122.1","date":"2026-05-29T12:53:58Z","type":"stable","version":"1.122.1"}]` |
| reliability.status_page | yes | yes |
| security.gdpr | - | yes |
| security.scorecard | 5 | 7.4 |
| security.vulnerabilities | - | `{"count":0,"source":"https://advisories.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/advisories?ecosystem=npm&package_name=%40theia%2Fvscode-builtin-javascript&per_page=100","last_12m":0,"max_severity":null}` |

*Source: Vioscale. Generated 2026-09-01T16:06:25.998Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*