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What is Visual Studio Code - Open Source ("Code - OSS")?

This is the open source repository where Microsoft develops the Visual Studio Code product together with the community. It is available under the MIT license and runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux.

How to use Visual Studio Code - Open Source ("Code - OSS")?

Download the Visual Studio Code distribution from the official website or install the Insiders build for daily updates. The repository can also be built from source; see the Contributing guide. For development, use the Dev Containers or GitHub Codespaces development container provided in the repository.

Key features of Visual Studio Code - Open Source ("Code - OSS")

• Code editing, navigation, and understanding support
• Lightweight debugging capabilities
• Rich extensibility model
• Lightweight integration with existing tools
• Monthly updates with new features and bug fixes
• Cross-platform support (Windows, macOS, Linux)

Use cases of Visual Studio Code - Open Source ("Code - OSS")

• Software development with edit-build-debug cycle
• Contributing to the VS Code codebase by submitting bugs, features, or pull requests
• Developing and testing VS Code extensions
• Using as a development environment via Dev Containers or Codespaces

FAQ from Visual Studio Code - Open Source ("Code - OSS")

What is the difference between Code - OSS and Visual Studio Code?

Code - OSS is the open source repository, while Visual Studio Code is a distribution with Microsoft-specific customizations released under a traditional Microsoft product license.

Which platforms are supported?

Windows, macOS, and Linux.

Does this support MCP servers?

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What is the license?

Code - OSS is licensed under the MIT license.

Are there any known limitations?

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