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Microsoft Visual Studio Code Insiders for Mac

Open-source code editor

In short: Microsoft Visual Studio Code Insiders is a macOS developer tool. Install it with brew install --cask visual-studio-code@insiders. Homebrew metadata does not declare a licence. Homebrew recorded 428 installs in the last 30 days.

What is Microsoft Visual Studio Code Insiders?

Microsoft Visual Studio Code Insiders is a macOS developer tool: Open-source code editor.

It is distributed as a Homebrew cask, which installs the .app into /Applications. Homebrew only automates download and installation; licence terms come from the vendor.

How to install Microsoft Visual Studio Code Insiders

  1. Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
  2. If Homebrew is not installed, run the install command below first.
  3. Run brew install --cask visual-studio-code@insiders.

Install Homebrew first if needed:

Prefer a graphical installer? Download it from the official website . This site never hosts or mirrors binaries: the Homebrew command always pulls from the vendor's own release.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install Microsoft Visual Studio Code Insiders on a Mac?

Run brew install --cask visual-studio-code@insiders in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; install it first with the command below if needed.

Is Microsoft Visual Studio Code Insiders open source?

Homebrew metadata does not declare a licence for this app. Check the official website for the exact terms.

Does Microsoft Visual Studio Code Insiders run on Apple silicon?

Yes, it ships a universal binary.

How popular is Microsoft Visual Studio Code Insiders?

Homebrew analytics recorded 428 installs in the last 30 days, ranking it #1666 in this catalogue.

What version of Microsoft Visual Studio Code Insiders is current?

The latest packaged version is 1.144.0-insider,1792795348634,7cc5e7382b284f2156375fcedc388b44a07c0487.

Data comes from the public Homebrew API, last updated 2026-10-27. Install counts only include Homebrew installs and are not total users.

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