How to Install VSCodium on Elementary OS Latest

VSCodium is a free and open-source code editor that is built from the same source code as Microsoft's Visual Studio Code. It provides all the features of Visual Studio Code without tracking, telemetry and licensing issues. In this tutorial, we will guide you on how to install VSCodium on Elementary OS Latest operating system.

Prerequisites

Before installing VSCodium, ensure that you have the following:

• sudo access or root privileges
• A running instance of Elementary OS Latest

Installation

Follow the steps below to install VSCodium on Elementary OS:

Step 1 - Add VSCodium Repository

First, you need to add the VSCodium repository to your system. Execute the following command in the terminal:

sudo apt-key adv --keyserver keyserver.ubuntu.com --recv-keys EB3E94ADBE1229CF
echo 'deb https://github.com/VSCodium/vscodium/releases/download/1.63.2/vscodium-deb-1.63.2-amd64.deb' >> /etc/apt/sources.list.d/vscodium.list

Step 2 - Update System Packages

After adding the VSCodium repository, update the system packages using the following command:

sudo apt update

Step 3 - Install VSCodium

Now, you can install VSCodium using the following command:

sudo apt install codium

Step 4 - Launch VSCodium

You can launch VSCodium by typing codium in the terminal, or searching for it in your system's applications menu.

Conclusion

You have successfully installed VSCodium on Elementary OS Latest. Enjoy coding with a free and open-source editor without Microsoft's tracking and licensing issues!