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Pulsar vs Visual Studio Code
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| Fact | Pulsar | Visual Studio Code |
|---|---|---|
| Language | JavaScript | TypeScript |
| Licence | Other | MIT |
| Stars | 4.2k | 194k |
| Latest | v1.132.1 | 1.140.0 |
| Last push | 2026-10-05 | 2026-10-06 |
| Release cadence | about 16 days between releases | about 6 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 5 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 45+ commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
Both replace Atom. Alternatives to Atom →
Drop-inPulsarA community continuation of Atom that runs its packages and themes.
Full replacementVisual Studio CodeAn Electron editor with extensions and git built in.
Pulsar
- v1.132.12026-05-20This patch release fixes an issue encountered by users of some community UI themes.
- v1.132.02026-05-17Pulsar 1.132.0: The terminal is now boarding
- v1.131.32026-03-20This is a quick release in order to fix a regression introduced in one of the bug fixes included in the 1.132.2 release.
- v1.131.22026-03-17Hello again, everyone! This release has a focus on bug fixes since our big Electron 30 upgrade! We've been busy address…
- v1.131.12026-02-17This hotfix release contains a fix for potential crashes, and a few additional small improvements. For the many other c…
Pulsar
unsigned The latest release, v1.132.1, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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Visual Studio Code
✓ signed The latest release, 1.140.0, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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