How to Install VSCodium on Void Linux

VSCodium is a code editor that is based on the open source platform of Visual Studio Code (VSCode) but without the proprietary features and telemetry. In this tutorial, we will explain how to install VSCodium on Void Linux.

Step 1: Install Dependencies

Before installing VSCodium, we need to install some dependencies required to run the code editor. Open the terminal and run the following command:

sudo xbps-install -S libx11-dev libxkbfile-dev libsecret-dev rpm tar

Step 2: Download VSCodium

To download the VSCodium package, go to the VSCodium GitHub page and select the latest version for your architecture. Copy the link of the package's direct download link.

Step 3: Install VSCodium

Navigate to your preferred directory and download the package using the wget command followed by the direct download link:

cd ~/Downloads
wget https://github.com/VSCodium/vscodium/releases/download/1.61.0-1634219371/vscodium-1.61.0-1634219371.el7.x86_64.rpm

Then, install the package using the following command:

sudo rpm -i vscodium-*.rpm

Step 4: Run VSCodium

Once the installation process is completed, you can start using VSCodium. Run the code editor by typing codium in the terminal or by searching for it in your applications menu.

Conclusion

Finally, you have learned how to install VSCodium on Void Linux. Now you can start using the code editor to develop your next project with ease.