VSCodium is a free, open-source distribution of Microsoft's Visual Studio Code (VS Code). Key features: Identical functionality to VS Code Stripped of Microsoft's telemetry and tracking Fully open-source, including the build process Uses the same extensions as VS Code Regular updates following VS Code releases Cross-platform (Windows, macOS, Linux) Lightweight and fast performance Customizable with themes and settings Integrated terminal and Git support Community-driven development VSCodium provides a privacy-focused alternative to VS Code for developers concerned about Microsoft's data collection practices.