VT Code is an open-source terminal coding agent that lets you plan, build, and review code using hosted or local AI models.
Use the interactive TUI or vtcode exec to explore a codebase, plan and review changes, and run tools. Choose a model and permission level; VT Code manages context, tool calls, and execution policy, with resumable sessions, sandboxed tools, Model Context Protocol (MCP) support, and Agent Client Protocol (ACP) integration for editors.
Publisher’s description
What is VT Code?
VT Code by Vinh Nguyen is open-source Windows software in the ides & code editors category.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides Portable installers for 64-bit Windows. It runs without installation (portable).
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Portable: runs without installation
- Updated in the last two months
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
In short: VT Code is an open-source ides & code editor tool for 64-bit PCs.
Is VT 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:
1B1968781D2D01DF5A6A268D89A688A1792D2ED6F655C553A6F1CB074B2A81B1· 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 1 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.181.2Latest | November 3, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id vinhnx.VTCode -eProgram files (.exe): vtcode.exe
Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Vinh Nguyen
- Category
- IDEs & code editors
- Licence
- Apache-2.0
- Price
- Free
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- Portable
- Version
- 0.181.2
- Released
- November 3, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- November 3, 2026
- Versions listed
- 1
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- vinhnx.VTCode
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Frequently asked questions
Is VT Code free?
Yes. VT Code is open-source software under the Apache-2.0 licence.
Is VT 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 VT 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.
Does VT Code run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
Can I use VT Code without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.
What are alternatives to VT Code?
OpenCode, Apache NetBeans, Node.js (LTS), RStudio and pi. The alternatives page compares them.
