VSCodium runs natively on Windows on Arm.
Source record updated: Jun 26, 2024.
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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.
Compatibility overview
- Publisher
- VSCodium team
- Type
- Native Arm64
- Source
- Community source
- Data updated
- Sep 16, 2026
Evidence and dates
- Data updated
- Sep 16, 2026
- Source record updated
- Jun 26, 2024
- Device test date
- Not recorded
An official native or architecture-neutral package was found. Package availability does not establish device test results.
- winget ↗ Arm64 · 1.126.04524 Sep 16, 2026
- GitHub Releases ↗ Arm64 · 1.135.06055 Sep 16, 2026
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What this means
Install choice
VSCodium has a native Arm64 build. Prefer the Arm64 installer or Microsoft Store package when it is offered; that is the best path for performance and battery life.
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Community source · Source record updated: Jun 26, 2024.
VSCodium on Windows on Arm — FAQ
Does VSCodium work on Windows on Arm (Snapdragon X)?
VSCodium runs natively on Windows on Arm. Source record updated: Jun 26, 2024.
Is VSCodium native Arm64 or emulated?
VSCodium ships a native Arm64 build, so it runs at full speed with the best battery efficiency on Arm PCs.
Does VSCodium work on Snapdragon X2 Elite or NVIDIA RTX Spark?
VSCodium is listed as compatible with Windows on Arm, so it is a candidate for Snapdragon X2 Elite and NVIDIA RTX Spark PCs. Still test device-specific pieces such as drivers, plug-ins, GPU acceleration, anti-cheat and background services.