VSCodium is an open-source variant of Microsoft's Visual Studio Code, which removes telemetry or tracking features that may be present in the original build. It is a widely used text editor and source code editor, and it is run on Linux, Windows, and macOS, among other operating systems. This article will walk you through the process of installing VSCodium on your Kali Linux system.
To begin with, ensure that your Kali Linux system is up to date by running the following commands in a terminal:
sudo apt update
sudo apt upgrade
Before you can install VSCodium on your Kali Linux system, you'll need to download the VSCodium .deb package from the GitHub repository at https://github.com/VSCodium/vscodium/releases. Once you've landed on this page, scroll down to the "Assets" section and download the latest .deb package for your architecture.
Once the download is complete, go to your download directory, which is typically your home folder's Downloads folder. Locate the VSCodium .deb package, right-click on it, and select the "Open with Other Application" option. Then, choose the "Software Install" option to open the software installer in its interface.
In the installer window that appears, you'll see the VSCodium package's details. Review these details before clicking the "Install" button to begin the installation process.
The installation process will begin, and you'll be prompted to enter your Kali Linux user account's password. Enter the password and hit Enter to continue the installation process.
The installation will proceed, and you'll see a progress bar indicating how far along the installation process is. Once the installation process is complete, you'll receive a confirmation message.
To launch VSCodium, go to the Kali Linux applications menu and search for "VSCodium." Click on the VSCodium icon to launch the application.
VSCodium can be updated in the same way that it was installed. Visit the VSCodium GitHub repository, download the latest .deb package for your architecture, and install it using the Software Install application.
So that's it—your complete guide on installing VSCodium on Kali Linux. VSCodium is a powerful tool that allows identifying and squashing bugs, plus writing better code with modern language support. Get started with it today!
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