# Getting Started with VSCodium This guide will help you get started with VSCodium. ## Table of Contents - [Installation](#installation) - [First Steps](#first-steps) - [Basic Usage](#basic-usage) - [Keyboard Shortcuts](#keyboard-shortcuts) - [Next Steps](#next-steps) ## Installation VSCodium can be installed on Windows, macOS, and Linux. Visit the [download page](https://vscodium.com/#install) for installation instructions. ## First Steps After installing VSCodium, here are some first steps to get started: 1. **Open a folder**: Use File > Open Folder to open your project 2. **Install extensions**: Click on the Extensions icon in the sidebar to browse and install extensions 3. **Configure settings**: Use File > Preferences > Settings to customize your editor ## Basic Usage VSCodium works just like Visual Studio Code, with a few differences: - It uses Open VSX for extensions by default instead of the Visual Studio Marketplace - It doesn't include Microsoft telemetry or branding - Some proprietary features may not be available ## Keyboard Shortcuts Here are some essential keyboard shortcuts to get you started: - `Ctrl+P` (Windows/Linux) or `Cmd+P` (macOS): Quick Open, Go to File - `Ctrl+Shift+P` (Windows/Linux) or `Cmd+Shift+P` (macOS): Show Command Palette - `Ctrl+,` (Windows/Linux) or `Cmd+,` (macOS): User Settings - `Ctrl+K Ctrl+S` (Windows/Linux) or `Cmd+K Cmd+S` (macOS): Keyboard Shortcuts ## Next Steps Once you're comfortable with the basics, you might want to: - Explore the [documentation](https://github.com/VSCodium/vscodium/blob/master/docs/index.md) for more details - Join the [community](https://github.com/VSCodium/vscodium/discussions) to ask questions and share tips - Contribute to the [project](https://github.com/VSCodium/vscodium/blob/master/CONTRIBUTING.md) if you're interested