VS Code is an open-source AI code editor that helps developers write, debug, extend, and ship software faster across many languages and workflows.

Write, debug, and ship software faster with an AI-powered code editor built for modern development.

VS Code is designed to be a flexible development workspace for individuals and teams. Developers can edit code, run terminal commands, debug applications, manage source control, use extensions, and work with AI coding tools without leaving the editor. Its support for multiple languages, extension-based customization, and integrated AI workflows makes it useful for everything from frontend development and scripting to backend engineering and cloud-native application work.

Core Features & Capabilities

Ideal for software developers, DevOps teams, data engineers, students, and technical teams who want a lightweight but powerful editor with extensibility, debugging, AI coding support, and modern collaboration workflows.

• write and edit code across many languages with a fast, extensible editor
• debug applications with built-in tools and language-specific extensions
• use git integration and source control workflows directly in the editor
• extend the workspace with marketplace extensions and custom tooling
• accelerate development with ai coding, chat, and smart actions

Why Developers Choose VS Code

Install VS Code on desktop or use the web version, open a project folder, and add the extensions you need for your language or framework. Use the integrated terminal and debugger to run and troubleshoot your app, connect Git for version control, and enable AI features like Copilot and chat to accelerate writing, debugging, and refactoring workflows.

“VS Code combines speed, flexibility, extensions, and AI features in one editor that adapts to almost any developer workflow.”

Getting Started with VS Code

By combining editing, debugging, extensions, source control, and AI-assisted workflows in one environment, VS Code helps developers reduce context switching, customize their setup, and build software more efficiently.