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Getting up and running with Visual Studio Code is quick and easy. It is a small download so you can install in a matter of minutes and give VS Code a try.
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VS Code is a free code editor, which runs on the macOS, Linux, and Windows operating systems. Getting up and running with Visual Studio Code is quick and easy. It is a small download so you can install in a matter of minutes and give VS Code a try.
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## Cross platform
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VS Code is lightweight and should run on most available hardware and platform versions. You can review the [System Requirements](/docs/supporting/requirements.md) to check if your computer configuration is supported.
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VS Code is a free code editor, which runs on the macOS, Linux, and Windows operating systems.
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## Set up VS Code for your platform
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Follow the platform-specific guides below:
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1. Download and install Visual Studio Code for your platform
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*[macOS](/docs/setup/mac.md)
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*[Linux](/docs/setup/linux.md)
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*[Windows](/docs/setup/windows.md)
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*[macOS](/docs/setup/mac.md)
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*[Linux](/docs/setup/linux.md)
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*[Windows](/docs/setup/windows.md)
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VS Code is lightweight and should run on most available hardware and platform versions. You can review the [System Requirements](/docs/supporting/requirements.md) to check if your computer configuration is supported.
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> [!NOTE]
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> VS Code ships monthly releases and supports [auto-update](#update-cadence) when a new release is available.
VS Code releases a new version [each month](/updates) with new features and important bug fixes. Most platforms support auto updating and you will be prompted to install the new release when it becomes available. You can also manually check for updates by running **Help** > **Check for Updates** on Linux and Windows or running **Code** > **Check for Updates** on macOS.
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Install Git, Node.js, TypeScript, language runtimes, and more.
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>Note: You can [disable auto-update](/docs/supporting/faq.md#how-do-i-opt-out-of-vs-code-autoupdates) if you prefer to update VS Code on your own schedule.
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1.[Install VS Code extensions from the Visual Studio Marketplace](https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/VSCode)
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## Insiders nightly build
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Customize VS Code with themes, formatters, language extensions and debuggers for your favorite languages, and more.
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If you'd like to try our nightly builds to see new features early or verify bug fixes, you can install our [Insiders build](/insiders). The Insiders build installs side-by-side with the monthly Stable build and you can freely work with either on the same machine. The Insiders build is the same one the VS Code development team uses on a daily basis and we really appreciate people trying out new features and providing feedback.
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1.[Set up AI-assisted coding with GitHub Copilot](/docs/copilot/setup-simplified.md)
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## Portable mode
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> [!TIP]
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> If you don't yet have a Copilot subscription, you can use Copilot for free by signing up for the [Copilot Free plan](https://github.com/github-copilot/signup) and get a monthly limit of completions and chat interactions.
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Visual Studio Code supports [Portable mode](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Portable_application) installation. This mode enables all data created and maintained by VS Code to live near itself, so it can be moved around across environments, for example, on a USB drive. See the [VS Code Portable Mode](/docs/editor/portable.md) documentation for details.
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1.[Get started with the VS Code tutorial](/docs/getstarted/getting-started.md)
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Discover the user interface and key features of VS Code.
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## Additional components
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## Update cadence
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VS Code is an editor, first and foremost, and prides itself on a small footprint. Unlike traditional IDEs that tend to include everything but the kitchen sink, you can tune your installation to the development technologies you care about. Be sure to read the [Additional Components](/docs/setup/additional-components.md) topic after reading the platform guides to learn about customizing your VS Code installation.
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VS Code releases a new version [each month](/updates) with new features and important bug fixes. Most platforms support auto updating and you are prompted to install the new release when it becomes available.
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## Extensions
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You can also manually check for updates by running **Help** > **Check for Updates** on Linux and Windows, or running **Code** > **Check for Updates** on macOS.
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VS Code [extensions](/docs/editor/extension-marketplace.md) let third parties add support for additional:
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> [!NOTE]
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> You can [disable auto-update](/docs/supporting/faq.md#how-do-i-opt-out-of-vs-code-autoupdates) if you prefer to update VS Code on your own schedule.
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* Languages - [C++](/docs/languages/cpp.md), [C#](/docs/languages/csharp.md), [Go](/docs/languages/go.md), [Java](/docs/languages/java.md), [Python](/docs/languages/python.md)
Extensions integrate into VS Code's UI, commands, and task running systems so you'll find it easy to work with different technologies through VS Code's shared interface. Check out the VS Code extension [Marketplace](https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/vscode) to see what's available.
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If you'd like to try our nightly builds to see new features early or verify bug fixes, you can install our [Insiders build](/insiders). The Insiders build installs side-by-side with the monthly Stable build and you can freely work with either on the same machine. The Insiders build is the same one the VS Code development team uses on a daily basis and we really appreciate people trying out new features and providing feedback.
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## Next steps
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## Portable mode
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Visual Studio Code supports [Portable mode](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Portable_application) installation. This mode enables all data created and maintained by VS Code to live near itself, so it can be moved around across environments, for example, on a USB drive. See the [VS Code Portable Mode](/docs/editor/portable.md) documentation for details.
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Once you have installed and set up VS Code, these topics will help you learn more about VS Code:
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## Next steps
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*[Additional Components](/docs/setup/additional-components.md) - Learn how to install Git, Node.js, TypeScript, and tools like Yeoman.
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*[User Interface](/docs/getstarted/userinterface.md) - A quick orientation to VS Code.
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*[Basic Editing](/docs/editor/codebasics.md) - Learn about the powerful VS Code editor.
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*[Code Navigation](/docs/editor/editingevolved.md) - Move quickly through your source code.
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*[Debugging](/docs/editor/debugging.md) - Debug your source code directly in the VS Code editor.
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*[Proxy Server Support](/docs/setup/network.md) - Configure your proxy settings.
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Once you have installed VS Code, these topics will help you learn more about it:
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If you'd like to get something running quickly, try the [Node.js tutorial](/docs/nodejs/nodejs-tutorial.md) walkthrough that will have you debugging a Node.js web application with VS Code in minutes.
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*[VS Code tutorial](/docs/getstarted/getting-started.md) - A quick hands-on tour of the key features of VS Code.
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*[Tips and Tricks](/docs/getstarted/tips-and-tricks.md) - A collection of productivity tips for working with VS Code.
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*[AI-assisted coding](/docs/copilot/overview.md) - Learn about using GitHub Copilot in VS Code to help you write code faster.
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## Common questions
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On Linux and Windows, choose **Help** > **About**. On macOS, use **Code** > **About Visual Studio Code**.
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### Why is VS Code saying my installation is Unsupported?
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### Why is VS Code saying my installation is unsupported?
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VS Code has detected that some installation files have been modified, perhaps by an extension. Reinstalling VS Code will replace the affected files. See our [FAQ topic](/docs/supporting/faq.md#installation-appears-to-be-corrupt-unsupported) for more details.
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### How can I do a 'clean' uninstall of VS Code?
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If you want to remove all user data after [uninstalling](/docs/setup/uninstall.md) VS Code, you can delete the user data folders `Code` and `.vscode`. This will return you to the state before you installed VS Code. This can also be used to reset all settings if you don't want to uninstall VS Code.
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If you want to remove all user data after [uninstalling](/docs/setup/uninstall.md) VS Code, you can delete the user data folders `Code` and `.vscode`. This returns you to the state before you installed VS Code. This can also be used to reset all settings if you don't want to uninstall VS Code.
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The folder locations will vary depending on your platform:
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The folder locations vary depending on your platform:
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***Windows** - Delete `%APPDATA%\Code` and `%USERPROFILE%\.vscode`.
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***macOS** - Delete `$HOME/Library/Application Support/Code` and `~/.vscode`.
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