Visual Studio Code

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Microsoft's free, open-source code editor that has become the dominant IDE for modern software development. VS Code features an extensive extension marketplace, integrated terminal, Git support, and debugging capabilities. Its extensibility makes it a primary host for AI coding assistants including GitHub Copilot, Continue, and numerous other AI-powered extensions.

Implements

Concepts this tool claims to implement:

  • Tool Use secondary

    Extension API enables tools and AI assistants to integrate deeply with the editor, providing code actions, completions, and commands.

Integration Surfaces

  • Desktop Application
  • Extension Marketplace
  • Remote Development
  • Web (vscode.dev)

Details

Vendor
Microsoft
License
MIT
Runs On
local, browser, cloud
Used By
human

Links

Notes

VS Code's dominance in the editor market makes it a critical platform for AI coding tools. Most AI coding assistants either run as VS Code extensions (Copilot, Continue, Codeium) or compete as standalone alternatives (Cursor). The extension API is the de facto standard for IDE AI integration.

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