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Doom Emacs vs Visual Studio Code
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| Fact | Doom Emacs | Visual Studio Code |
|---|---|---|
| Language | Emacs Lisp | TypeScript |
| Licence | MIT | MIT |
| Stars | 23k | 195k |
| Latest | v2.2.4 | 1.146.0 |
| Last push | 2026-11-06 | 2026-11-12 |
| Release cadence | too few releases | about 1 day between releases |
| Active contributors | 7 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 43+ commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
Doom Emacs replaces Visual Studio Code. Alternatives to Visual Studio Code →
PartialAn Emacs configuration with LSP, git and project navigation; keyboard-driven, with a smaller extension pool.
Doom Emacs
✓ signed The latest release, v2.2.4, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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Visual Studio Code
✓ signed The latest release, 1.146.0, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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