How to Install VSCodium on Clear Linux Latest

VSCodium is a free and open-source modified version of Microsoft's Visual Studio Code. It is built on the same source code as Visual Studio Code, but it does not include Microsoft's telemetry and other proprietary components. This tutorial will guide you through the steps to install VSCodium on Clear Linux Latest.

Prerequisites

  • Clear Linux Latest
  • A user account with sudo privileges

Step 1: Update the system

Before proceeding with the installation of VSCodium, it is essential to make sure that the system is up-to-date. Run the following commands to update your system's package database and upgrade the installed packages:

sudo swupd update
sudo swupd upgrade

Step 2: Install Flatpak

VSCodium can be installed on Clear Linux Latest using Flatpak. Flatpak is a package manager that allows you to install applications on your Linux system regardless of the distribution's package format. To install Flatpak, run the following command:

sudo swupd bundle-add flatpak

Step 3: Add Flathub repository

To install VSCodium via Flatpak, you need to add the Flathub repository. Flathub is a central repository of Flatpak applications, and VSCodium is available there. Run the following command to add the Flathub repository:

flatpak remote-add --if-not-exists flathub https://flathub.org/repo/flathub.flatpakrepo

Step 4: Install VSCodium from Flathub

Now that the Flathub repository has been added, you can install VSCodium by running the following command:

flatpak install flathub com.visualstudio.code.oss

The installation may take some time, depending on your internet speed.

Step 5: Launch VSCodium

Once VSCodium has been installed, you can launch it using the following command:

flatpak run com.visualstudio.code.oss

Alternatively, you can launch it from the applications menu or the terminal.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, you have learned how to install VSCodium on Clear Linux Latest. VSCodium is an excellent alternative to Microsoft Visual Studio Code for those who prefer an open-source and telemetry-free code editor.