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VS Code supports almost every major programming language. Several ship in the box, like JavaScript, TypeScript, CSS, and HTML, but extensions for others can be found in the VS Code Marketplace.
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Code with GitHub Copilot
Write code faster and smarter with GitHub Copilot, your AI pair programmer.
Try GitHub Copilot free for 30 daysCompletions present suggestions automatically to help you code more efficiently.
Copilot Chat understands the context of your code, workspace, extensions, settings, and more.
Inline Chat enables you to iteratively generate edits and get answers to quick questions, directly on your code.
Code fully customized
Customize your VS Code UI and layout so that it fits your coding style.
Color themes let you modify the colors in VS Code's user interface to suit your preferences and work environment.
Settings Sync enables you to share your user settings across your VS Code instances with the Settings Sync feature.
Profiles let you create sets of customizations and quickly switch between them or share them with others.
Code anywhere
Code wherever you're most productive, whether you're connected to the cloud, a remote repository, or in the browser with VS Code for the Web (vscode.dev).
Built-in Source Control empowers you with Git support out-of-the-box. Many other source control providers are available through extensions
GitHub Codespaces provides cloud-powered development environments for any activity - whether it's a long-term project, or a short-term task like reviewing a pull request.
Code with rich features
There's a lot more to an editor. Whether it's using built-in features or rich extensions, there's something for everyone.
Integrated terminal
Use your favorite shell whether it's zsh, pwsh, or git bash, all inside the editor.
Run code
Run and debug your code without leaving your editor.
Version control
Built-in support for git and many other source control providers.
Build tasks
Run tools and analyze their results from within VS Code.
Local history
Never lose your local changes with automatically tracked local history.
Themes
Your theme is an extension of your personality. Add some flair to your editor and add your touch.
Accessibility
Optimized experience for screen readers, high contrast themes, and keyboard-only navigation.
Web support
Whether you are on your phone, tablet, or desktop, you can access your code from anywhere.