vscode
A code editor with integrated AI-powered development tools and collaborative agent support
- Vendor
- Microsoft
- Also known as
- vscode
Available worldwide
What is vscode?
A streamlined text editor featuring built-in artificial intelligence agents, version control integration, debugging capabilities, and a plugin ecosystem. It enables developers to leverage AI assistance for coding tasks while maintaining control over code changes and project management.
vscode pricing
We don't have vscode's full plan breakdown yet (its pricing page resisted automated reading). Here's what we could confirm. Always check live pricing for exact numbers.
Completely free and open source
Platform & deployment
Independently observed- CLI
- macOS
- Web
- Linux
- Windows
- Cloud / SaaS
- Self-hosted
Integrations (10)
Independently observed- GitHub Copilot•
- GitHub Codespaces•
- GitHub
- Git
- Azure Repos
- MCP servers
- Java
- Python
- Go
- C++
Security & compliance
Known vulnerabilities: 0 (0 in the last 12 months) sourcea count reflects scale & disclosure, not quality
vscode FAQ
Common questions about vscode, answered from independent, dated evidence.
What is vscode?
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. It is indexed under Developer Tools.
Source: https://code.visualstudio.com
Is vscode free?
vscode offers a free tier, so you can start without paying. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.
Source: https://code.visualstudio.com
What platforms does vscode support?
vscode supports the web, Windows, macOS, Linux and a command-line interface. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out.
Source: https://code.visualstudio.com
Can vscode be self-hosted?
Yes. vscode can be deployed cloud / SaaS and self-hosted, so it does not have to run on the vendor's infrastructure.
Source: https://code.visualstudio.com
What does vscode integrate with?
We have confirmed 6 integrations for vscode, including GitHub, Azure Repos, MCP servers, Java, Python and Go. This is what we could verify from public sources, so the vendor may support others we have not indexed.
Source: https://code.visualstudio.com
What security certifications does vscode have?
We have independently confirmed GDPR for vscode. Certifications we do not list are ones we have not been able to verify from public sources, which is not the same as vscode not holding them. Always confirm compliance directly before you rely on it.
Is vscode open source?
Yes. vscode is published under the MIT licence, a permissive licence that generally allows commercial use and modification. Licence terms can change between releases, so verify against the repository for the version you intend to use.
vscode alternatives
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The vioscaleAI score: one lens on the evidence
Not user reviews and not a paid placement: a confidence-weighted blend of the independent signals below (adoption, activity, security posture, and more), which you can sort and re-weight yourself. Vendors can correct their listing but can never move their rank, and stars are weighted low as a vanity metric. It is one way to read the evidence for vscode, not the verdict.
| Signal | Score | Weight | Contribution | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Release cadence | 97 | 0.12 | 11.6 | ✓ |
| Development activity | 63 | 0.18 | 11.4 | ✓ |
| Stars | 100 | 0.05 | 5.0 | ✓ |
| Security posture | 5 | 0.14 | 0.0 | - |
| Package downloads | 0 | 0.28 | 0.0 | - |
| Developer Q&A activity | 0 | 0.14 | 0.0 | - |
Computed . Re-weight it by intent, or see the full method.
All data & sourcesshow ↓
Every value we hold, with its source, retrieval date, and confidence. This is the evidence behind the score: don't trust it, verify it.
Activity
| Attribute | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Commits last 30d | 100 | mediumsource · 2026-09-10 · 65% |
Adoption
Content
| Attribute | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Faq | 7 items | mediumsource · 2026-09-10 · 66% |
Integrations
| Attribute | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 8 | mediumsource · 2026-08-14 · 60% |
Language
| Attribute | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Primary | TypeScript | highsource · 2026-09-10 · 90% |
License
| Attribute | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Spdx | MIT | highsource · 2026-09-10 · 95% |
Market
| Attribute | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Availability | PrimaryMarkets: … · AvailabilityScope: global · AvailableCountries: … · NotAvailableCountries: … | highsource · 2026-08-14 · 75% |
Pricing
Release
Reliability
| Attribute | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Status page | Yes | mediumsource · 2026-09-10 · 60% |
Security
| Attribute | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Gdpr | Yes | highsource · 2026-09-10 · 75% |
| Scorecard | 7.4 | highsource · 2026-09-10 · 90% |
| Vulnerabilities | Count: 0 · Source: https://advisories.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/advisories?ecosystem=npm&package_name=%40typefox%2Fmonaco-editor-core&per_page=100 · Last 12m: 0 | highsource · 2026-09-10 · 90% |
| Trust center | https://code.visualstudio.com/docs/agents/concepts/trust-and-safety | mediumsource · 2026-09-10 · 60% |
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