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Visual Studio Code

Free code editor from Microsoft for Windows, macOS and Linux, with built-in Git, debugging, testing and an extension ecosystem.

★ 9.2 / 10 · Catalog score Free Open source Offline AI-powered
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Pricing

Free

VS Code is free for private and commercial use. Optional third-party services or extensions may have separate pricing.

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Available on
WindowsmacOSLinuxWeb
Best for
  • Software developers
  • Technical teams
  • Students
  • DevOps engineers
  • Data professionals
System requirements
  • Supported Windows, macOS or Linux release
  • At least 1 GB RAM is recommended by the official requirements page
  • A modern browser for VS Code for the Web
Pros
  • Free for private and commercial use
  • Available on Windows, macOS, Linux and the web
  • Built-in Git source control
  • Integrated debugging and testing workflows
  • Large extension marketplace
Cons
  • Some language tooling depends on extensions
  • Extension quality and permissions vary by publisher
  • Advanced AI usage may depend on separate provider plans
Features and uses
Code EditorDeveloperExtensionsGitLightweight
Catalog score

AtlasFind automated catalog score

A comparable score calculated automatically from verified information in the tool record.

9.2/10
Capability coverage10.0 / 10
Accessibility5.8 / 10
Value and flexibility10.0 / 10
Transparency and freshness10.0 / 10
Record completeness10.0 / 10

This score does not replace product security, speed or usability testing and is never mixed with user votes. Review the calculation method

Change history

Listing updates

  1. Data Review

    Listing verified against official first-party sources for AtlasFind v1.0.2 Phase 3.

  2. Data Review

    Core listing data reviewed for AtlasFind.

Pricing history
Unknown → Free

Pricing model recorded during editorial review; confirm live plan details on the official website.

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