Microsoft Visual Studio Code

Microsoft Visual Studio Code is a code editor redefined and optimized for building and debugging modern web and cloud applications. Microsoft Visual Studio Code is free and available on your favorite platform - Linux, macOS, and Windows.

Install Command

Run this command in PowerShell on Windows with App Installer (winget) available. Review installer prompts and publisher requirements before proceeding.

winget install --id 'Microsoft.VisualStudioCode' --exact

Publisher

Microsoft Corporation

Version

1.142.0Latest

License

Microsoft Software License

Install details for Microsoft Visual Studio Code

Architectures: x64, arm64
Install scope: Machine-wide, Per-user
Installer format: INNO
Versions in winget-pkgs: 196

•Inno Setup installer: winget passes Inno Setup's silent switches.

196 versions of Microsoft Visual Studio Code are currently kept in the winget community repository; the latest is 1.142.0. These details come from the package's manifests in microsoft/winget-pkgs and refresh every 12 hours.

Released: October 2026

Description

Microsoft Visual Studio Code is available through winget as package ID Microsoft.VisualStudioCode, with version 1.142.0. Use the install command above to set it up on Windows without downloading a separate installer manually.

winget commands for Microsoft Visual Studio Code

Install the latest version

winget install --id 'Microsoft.VisualStudioCode' --exact

Install a specific version (1.142.0)

winget install --id 'Microsoft.VisualStudioCode' --exact --version '1.142.0'

Install for the current user only

winget install --id 'Microsoft.VisualStudioCode' --exact --scope user

Install for all users (machine scope)

winget install --id 'Microsoft.VisualStudioCode' --exact --scope machine

Install the arm64 build

winget install --id 'Microsoft.VisualStudioCode' --exact --architecture arm64

Upgrade to the latest version

winget upgrade --id 'Microsoft.VisualStudioCode' --exact

Uninstall

winget uninstall --id 'Microsoft.VisualStudioCode' --exact

Pin the installed version so winget upgrade --all skips it

winget pin add --id 'Microsoft.VisualStudioCode' --exact

Show the package details winget sees

winget show --id 'Microsoft.VisualStudioCode' --exact

Why install it with winget

VS Code is a code editor you can pair with Git, language runtimes, and a terminal. Install the editor first, then add the extensions and runtimes your projects need.

•One of the easiest apps to keep inside a repeatable Windows developer bootstrap
•Useful in setup scripts, onboarding docs, and new-PC checklists
•Avoids redoing manual editor installs every time a machine is rebuilt

Good fit for

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Package ID

Microsoft.VisualStudioCode

Moniker

vscode

Homepagehttps://code.visualstudio.com/

Common questions

How do I install Microsoft Visual Studio Code with winget?

Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run winget install --id 'Microsoft.VisualStudioCode' --exact. winget downloads the installer listed in the official winget-pkgs manifest, checks its SHA256 hash, and installs it.

How do I update Microsoft Visual Studio Code with winget?

Run winget upgrade --id 'Microsoft.VisualStudioCode' --exact. To update every installed package at once, run winget upgrade --all.

How do I uninstall Microsoft Visual Studio Code with winget?

Run winget uninstall --id 'Microsoft.VisualStudioCode' --exact. winget calls the uninstaller that the package registered with Windows.

Does Microsoft Visual Studio Code have a native ARM64 build?

Yes. The winget manifest lists installers for x64, arm64, and winget picks the ARM64 build automatically on Windows on ARM devices.

Can I install Microsoft Visual Studio Code without administrator rights?

Usually, yes. The manifest offers a per-user installer, so winget install --id 'Microsoft.VisualStudioCode' --exact --scope user installs it for your account only.