VS Code
microsoft/vscode
The open-source code editor that powers VS Code — extensions, debugging, remote dev. GitHub: microsoft/vscode (~189k stars).
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Overview
VS Code is the open-source project at microsoft/vscode on GitHub (https://github.com/microsoft/vscode). The open-source code editor that powers VS Code — extensions, debugging, remote dev. Category on LimeDock: development. Approximate community size: ~189k GitHub stars. Repo (copy/paste): https://github.com/microsoft/vscode This LimeDock Directories page explains what it is and how teams use it in plain English — so searches for the GitHub project can land on a practical guide.
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Installation guide
Open the GitHub repository, then follow the README for your stack.
Official GitHub repository: https://github.com/microsoft/vscode GitHub path: microsoft/vscode
How to open it: 1. Copy this URL: https://github.com/microsoft/vscode 2. Clone or follow the README install for your OS / stack. 3. Start with the smallest example in their docs before production use.
How to use it
**Simple example** Your team lives in VS Code and wants consistent editor setup.
1. Install VS Code. 2. Share a recommended extensions list. 3. Add repo `.vscode` settings for format-on-save.
Example prompts
- “Recommend a VS Code extension pack for our TS monorepo.”
- “How do we standardize settings.json for the team?”
- “Remote SSH development tips.”
Use cases and examples
- Evaluate microsoft/vscode for your stack
- Onboard a teammate to VS Code with a shared checklist
- Compare VS Code against tools you already pay for
- Capture lessons in your internal wiki after a pilot
Prerequisites
- Desktop install
Tips
- Check in useful .vscode metadata; don’t force themes.
- Extensions can slow the editor — be selective.