Microsoft Officially Releases Visual Studio Code as Snap for Linux Users

Visual Studio Code

Microsoft and Canonical today announced the availability of the Visual Studio Code IDE on the Snap Store for GNU / Linux systems.

While Visual Studio Code was released as Snap since May 2017, it is until now when Canonical and Microsoft team up to make it official. The old Snap package was created by an independent developer, but now users can download the Snap developed and regularly updated by Microsoft.

"The automatic update of Snaps is a major benefit. It is clear that there is a very thriving community around Snaps that is expanding at a great rate. Canonical's support ensures our confidence in this continued development and long-term future.”Mentions João Moreno, Visual Studio Code software engineer.

Visual Studio Code is an excellent IDE that has recently gained momentum with top-notch features like built-in Git support, intelligent code autocompletion, syntax coloring, debugging support, and more.

How to install Visual Studio Code as a Snap

Snap is a universal container for software packages developed by Canonical for Ubuntu, although it was later carried over to other distributions. Provides a secure environment and continuous updates as soon as they are available.

For install Microsoft Visual Studio Code on your Linux PC in Snap format You just need to have Snap installed and run the code: "sudo snap install code --classic”In the terminal or you can download it from the Snap Store, after installation you will receive the updates as soon as they arrive in the store.


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