A Compiler optimized fork of VSCodium
Publisher’s description
What is Codium?
Codium by Alex313031 is open-source Windows software in the text editors category. It is written in Shell.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (Inno Setup) and Portable installers for 64-bit and 32-bit Windows. Installation asks for administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Updates and version history
The current version is 1.93.1.24277, released on October 4, 2024. The version history goes back to February 23, 2024: 4 releases, all linked to the official files. The last update is more than a year old.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (Alex313031/codium) has 222 stars. Similar programs include Notepad++, Atom and Neovim.
Project description on GitHub: “VSCodium Fork with Compiler Optimizations, better Logo, and Windows 7/8/8.1 Support!”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- Installation needs administrator rights
- No update for more than a year
In short: Codium is an open-source text editor tool for 64-bit and 32-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Codium safe to download?
- The file is served by github.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
F55864C8D53BD4ADF95735BF2822805149515C396BD7C0B0CE3A5B5CB165E8CF· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 4 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.93.1.24277Latest | October 4, 2024 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup)32-bit ZIP32-bit EXE (Inno Setup)32-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 1.89.1.24132 | May 12, 2024 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 1.86.2.24053 | February 24, 2024 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 1.86.0.24036 | February 23, 2024 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Alex313031.Codium -eCodium_User_Setup_1.93.1.24277_win64.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /SP-Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Alex313031
- Category
- Text editors
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/Alex313031/codium
- Written in
- Shell
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, 32-bit
- Installer
- EXE (Inno Setup), Portable
- Version
- 1.93.1.24277
- Released
- October 4, 2024
- Added to the catalogue
- February 23, 2024
- Versions listed
- 4
- GitHub stars
- 222
- GitHub forks
- 10
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- Alex313031.Codium
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Codium free?
Yes. Codium is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is Codium safe to download?
The download comes from github.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install Codium with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can Codium be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Codium run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit and 32-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of Codium?
The versions page lists all 4 versions with links to their official installer files, back to February 23, 2024.
Can I use Codium without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to Codium?
Notepad++, Atom, Neovim, Geany and WordPress.com. The alternatives page compares them.
