
About
Visual Studio Code is a source-code editor from Microsoft for Windows, Linux, and macOS. It provides syntax highlighting, intelligent code completion, snippets, code refactoring, debugging support, and embedded Git integration. Built with the Electron Framework, VS Code is designed for developers writing and editing code across multiple languages and platforms.
Highlights
- Syntax highlighting and intelligent code completion across multiple languages
- Integrated debugging support for streamlined development workflows
- Code snippets and refactoring tools for faster development
- Embedded Git integration for version control
- Cross-platform support for Windows, Linux, and macOS
Best for
Developers writing and editing code who need a lightweight, cross-platform editor with built-in debugging, Git integration, and code intelligence features.
At a glance
Visual Studio Code - VSCode is available on Windows, macOS, and Linux — all free to download.
It is developed by Microsoft.
Install on macOS via Homebrew with brew install --cask visual-studio-code.