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Free, extensible source-code editor by Microsoft with debugging, Git integration and a large extension marketplace. Free and open-source.

first seen 11 Jun 2026

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13mentions
6creators
100%organic

Who actually uses VS Code

From tracked mentions across YouTube, podcasts, X and newsletters. Active = mentioned in the last 120 days.

The receipts

Verbatim quotes, ≤120 characters, linked to the second they were said.

I walk you through the best local agentic coding workflow using LM Studio and VS Code
Tech With Tim·VideoOrganicsource
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My editor: VS Code
Kevin Powell·VideoOrganicsource
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VS Code Setup & Docker Extension
My editor: VS Code
Kevin Powell·VideoOrganicsource
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My editor: VS Code
Kevin Powell·VideoOrganicsource
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In older videos, I was using VS Code
Kevin Powell·VideoOrganicsource
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In older videos, I was using VS Code
Kevin Powell·VideoOrganicsource
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My editor: VS Code
Kevin Powell·VideoOrganicsource
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In older videos, I was using VS Code
Kevin Powell·VideoOrganicsource
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same kind of terminal you, for example, also have in Visual Studio Code
Academind·Video0:31Organicsource
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My editor: VS Code
Kevin Powell·VideoOrganicsource
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Cursor ditches VS Code, but not everyone is happy...
Fireship·VideoOrganicsource
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I also cover Claude Code skills, plugins, connectors, GitHub, VS Code, and how I publish
Skill Leap AI·VideoOrganicsource
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Build your Claude Code workspace in VS Code
Liam Ottley·Video1:03Organicsource
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Is there a newer or better tool?

1 tracked creator has moved off VS Code — most to CodePen. The receipts are below — decide for yourself.

FAQ

Do creators actually use VS Code, or is it sponsored?+

Of 13 tracked VS Code mentions with receipts, 13 are organic (genuine workflow use) — 100% organic. Every mention is labelled by source, and payment never changes the ranking.

What is VS Code?+

Free, extensible source-code editor by Microsoft with debugging, Git integration and a large extension marketplace.

Is VS Code free?+

VS Code — Free and open-source.

Which creators use VS Code?+

Creators tracked in the developer tools category — see the receipts on this page.