VS Code Extension for CmdPal
Publisher’s description
What is Command Palette - VS Code?
Command Palette - VS Code is an open-source ides & code editor program for Windows from Jonah Fintz DEV. It is written in C#.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit and ARM64 as MSIX. It needs Windows 10 2004 or newer. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Updates and version history
The current version is 1.6.0.0, released on June 3, 2025. 5 versions are listed since April 22, 2025, each with links to its own installer files. The last update is more than a year old. The source repository has been archived, so further updates are unlikely.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (JonahFintzDev/CommandPaletteVSCode) has 20 stars. Similar programs include OpenCode, RStudio and Node.js (LTS).
Project description on GitHub: “Extension for PowerToys Command Palette to integrate VS Code”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Native ARM64 build for Windows on Arm
- Documented silent install
Cons
- No update for more than a year
- Source repository archived
In short: Command Palette - VS Code is an open-source ides & code editor tool for 64-bit and ARM64 PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Command Palette - VS Code 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:
64D973A8DF6E2D99F54014F5259C6B9F4949E7F8FD3CC4D50F2A75F2380B9A82· 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 5 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6.0.0Latest | June 3, 2025 | — | 64-bit MSIXARM64 MSIX |
| 1.5.0.0 | May 27, 2025 | — | 64-bit MSIXARM64 MSIX |
| 1.4.1.0 | May 16, 2025 | — | ARM64 MSIX64-bit MSIX |
| 1.3.0.0 | April 24, 2025 | — | ARM64 MSIX64-bit MSIX |
| 1.2.0.0 | April 22, 2025 | — | 64-bit MSIXARM64 MSIX |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id JonahFintzDEV.CommandPalette-VSCode -eAdd-AppxPackage -Path CmdPalVsCode_1.6.0.0_x64.MsixGet-AppxPackage -Name JonahFintzDEV.602808C55E867 | Remove-AppxPackageRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Jonah Fintz DEV
- Category
- IDEs & code editors
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/JonahFintzDev/CommandPaletteVSCode
- Written in
- C#
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10 (Windows 10 2004+)
- Architecture
- 64-bit, ARM64
- Installer
- MSIX
- Version
- 1.6.0.0
- Released
- June 3, 2025
- Added to the catalogue
- April 22, 2025
- Versions listed
- 5
- GitHub stars
- 20
- GitHub forks
- 1
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- JonahFintzDEV.CommandPalette-VSCode
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Command Palette - VS Code free?
Yes. Command Palette - VS Code is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is Command Palette - VS Code 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 Command Palette - VS Code 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 Command Palette - VS Code be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Which Windows versions does Command Palette - VS Code support?
The installer requires Windows 10 2004 or newer and is available for 64-bit and ARM64.
Does Command Palette - VS Code run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
Yes, there is a native ARM64 installer.
Where can I download an older version of Command Palette - VS Code?
The versions page lists all 5 versions with links to their official installer files, back to April 22, 2025.
What are alternatives to Command Palette - VS Code?
OpenCode, RStudio, Node.js (LTS), Apache NetBeans and VSCodium. The alternatives page compares them.
