VSCodium 1.108.20787 – What’s new and how to get it
If you’re already using VSCodium, the latest 1.108.20787 build brings most of the VS Code 1.108.2 changes without the telemetry baggage. Below is a quick rundown of the worthwhile updates, plus step‑by‑step instructions for pulling the new version onto Linux, Windows, and macOS.
The highlights that actually matter
- Support model / partner agents in Cloud Agents – If you use Azure Cloud Shell or any of the partner‑provided agents, they finally show up in the picker instead of disappearing after a VS Code update.
- Broken rendering on macOS after resume – A user was reporting that his MacBook would go blank for a split second every time it woke from sleep, then redraw the editor correctly. The new build fixes that flicker by resetting the compositor when the app becomes active again.
All of that sounds nice, but the real question is: do you need to upgrade right now? If your current VSCodium version runs fine and you haven’t been hit by any of the bugs above, you can safely stay where you are. The update isn’t a mandatory security patch, just a polish round.
How to upgrade on Linux (using APT)
wget -qO- https://gitlab.com/paulcarroty/vscodium-deb-rpm-repo/raw/master/pub.gpg \
| sudo apt-key add -
echo "deb [arch=amd64] https://download.vscodium.com/debs vscodium main" \
| sudo tee /etc/apt/sources.list.d/vscodium.list
sudo apt update
sudo apt install codium
Adding the repository ensures future apt upgrade pulls VSCodium alongside your system updates, instead of you having to chase down a new .deb every time. Alternatively, you can get VSCodium over Flathub. However, their releases are usually a bit behind.
How to upgrade on Windows
Download the installer – Grab VSCodiumSetup‑x64-1.108.20787.exe from the official releases page.
Using the signed installer avoids the “unknown publisher” warning that shows up with random zip files.Run it as admin – Right‑click and choose “Run as administrator”. The installer will detect your existing VSCodium folder and replace the binaries in place.
Without admin rights the installer can’t overwrite files locked by a running instance, leading to a half‑installed mess.Verify the version – Open VSCodium, hit Ctrl+Shift+P, type “About”, and confirm it says 1.108.20787.
A quick sanity check saves you from thinking you’re on the latest build when an old copy is still lingering in %AppData%.
How to upgrade on macOS (Homebrew)
brew update
brew upgrade --cask vscodium
Why this works: Homebrew’s cask system tracks the exact version number, so it will pull 1.108.20787 and replace the app bundle automatically. If you prefer a manual download, just drop the new .app into /Applications and overwrite the existing one.
Should you consider switching from VS Code?
In my day‑to‑day workflow I keep both binaries side by side. If you’re uncomfortable with Microsoft’s telemetry (even the “opt‑out” kind), VSCodium stays the cleanest option. The only downside is that some extensions that rely on proprietary APIs refuse to install, but for most languages and frameworks that isn’t a dealbreaker.
If you’ve been using the stock VS Code and don’t mind the occasional telemetry prompt, there’s no compelling reason to jump now – the feature set is identical. But if you’re already on VSCodium, grabbing 1.108.20787 is painless and gives you those terminal and remote‑SSH fixes that have annoyed a few of us lately.
For the source code and more download links, visit the official VSCodium GitHub page below:
Release VSCodium 1.108.20787
update vscode to 1.108.2
