Download Visual Studio Code
Official file from vscode.download.prss.microsoft.com — not modified or re-hosted by us.
Official file from update.code.visualstudio.com — not modified or re-hosted by us.
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Visual Studio Code 1.143.1 files
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About Visual Studio Code
Visual Studio Code is a free code editor from Microsoft for Windows, macOS and Linux. It is lightweight enough for quick edits yet powerful enough for full projects, with smart code completion (IntelliSense), debugging, built-in Git and an integrated terminal.
Its huge extension marketplace adds support for virtually every language and framework — Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, PHP, C/C++, Go, Rust and more — plus themes, linters, formatters and remote development over SSH, in containers or in WSL.
Best for: Developers of all levels who want one free editor for almost any language.
System requirements
- Windows: 64-bit (x64), ARM64
- macOS: Apple Silicon, Intel
Features
What you can do with Visual Studio Code
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IntelliSense
Smart completions, parameter hints and quick documentation.
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Debugger
Set breakpoints, step through code and inspect variables.
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Built-in Git
Stage, commit, branch and resolve conflicts without leaving the editor.
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Extensions
Thousands of extensions for languages, tools and themes.
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Remote development
Work on code over SSH, in containers or in WSL.
Safety
Where these links come from
Versions and download addresses are read automatically from winget (Windows) and Homebrew (macOS), the public package catalogues used by millions of developers. We only show a link when it points to the developer’s own official domain, and we never host, repackage or bundle the files — your browser downloads them directly from the developer.
Check the file after downloading (optional)
Compare the SHA-256 checksum shown above with the one of the file you downloaded. If they match, the file is exactly the one published by the developer.
- Windows: open PowerShell in your Downloads folder and run
Get-FileHash .\filename - Mac: open Terminal and run
shasum -a 256 ~/Downloads/filename
Help
Visual Studio Code: frequently asked questions
Is this the official Visual Studio Code download?
Yes. The download buttons link directly to the developer’s own servers (vscode.download.prss.microsoft.com, update.code.visualstudio.com). DownloadFrom.net does not host, modify or bundle Visual Studio Code; we only list the official files and their SHA-256 checksums so you can verify them.
Which Windows file should I download?
For most PCs, choose the recommended 64-bit installer (.exe). Pick an ARM64 file only for Windows on ARM devices (for example Snapdragon laptops), and MSI packages if you deploy software for an organisation. To check your PC, open Settings → System → About and look at “System type”.
Apple Silicon or Intel — which Mac file do I need?
Open the Apple menu → About This Mac. If it shows “Chip: Apple M…”, download the Apple Silicon version; if it shows “Processor: … Intel”, download the Intel version.
Is Visual Studio Code free?
Yes. VS Code is free for personal and commercial use. Microsoft’s builds are released under a Microsoft licence; the underlying source code (“Code – OSS”) is MIT-licensed.
What is the difference between Visual Studio and VS Code?
Visual Studio is a large IDE mainly for .NET and C++ on Windows. VS Code is a lighter, cross-platform editor that you extend with extensions.
User installer or system installer?
The user installer (recommended) installs VS Code for your Windows account only and needs no admin rights. The system installer installs it for all users.
Alternatives
Alternatives to Visual Studio Code
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Notepad++
Editing code, config files and plain text quickly on Windows.
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Git
Anyone writing code, or collaborating on files with a history of changes.
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Windows Terminal
Anyone who uses PowerShell, Command Prompt or WSL regularly.
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Python
Learning to program, scripting, data analysis and machine-learning projects.
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Node.js (LTS)
Web developers and anyone who needs npm-based tools.
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Docker Desktop
Developers who build or run containerised apps on their own computer.