vscodium/docs/getting-started.md

Getting Started with VSCodium

This guide will help you get started with VSCodium.

Table of Contents

• Installation
• First Steps
• Basic Usage
• Keyboard Shortcuts
• Next Steps

Installation

VSCodium can be installed on Windows, macOS, and Linux. Visit the download page 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 for more details
• Join the community to ask questions and share tips
• Contribute to the project if you're interested