How to Install VSCodium on Debian Latest

In this tutorial, we will guide you through the steps to install VSCodium on Debian Latest. VSCodium is a free and open-source editor based on Visual Studio Code without Microsoft's telemetry and branding.

Prerequisites

Before installing VSCodium, make sure you have the following prerequisites:

Step 1 - Add VSCodium Repository

Firstly, you need to add the VSCodium repository to your system. You can do this by executing the following command in your terminal:

wget -qO - https://gitlab.com/paulcarroty/vscodium-deb-rpm-repo/raw/master/pub.gpg | sudo apt-key add -

After adding the key, add the repository to your system:

sudo add-apt-repository 'deb https://paulcarroty.gitlab.io/vscodium-deb-rpm-repo/debs/ vscodium main'

Step 2 - Update your system

Update your system to make sure the changes are reflected:

sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade

Step 3 - Install VSCodium

Finally, to install VSCodium, use the following command:

sudo apt install codium

Step 4 - Launch VSCodium

To launch VSCodium, type the following command in your terminal:

codium

Conclusion

That's it! You have successfully installed VSCodium on Debian Latest. Now you can enjoy a free and open-source editor based on Visual Studio Code without Microsoft's branding and telemetry.

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