VSCodium 1.143.17183 was released, deliberately removing much of the Copilot integration that Microsoft has made default in its VS Code 1.143.1 version. The maintainer, Baptiste Augrain, stripped out the Copilot API service, telemetry, and automated PR generation, while still allowing access to other models like Claude and Codex. This release also switched the UI to a classic layout and expanded the rebranding to installer dialogs in various languages, emphasizing a cleaner, telemetry-free experience. Overall, VSCodium continues to provide a functional alternative to VS Code, allowing users to avoid the surveillance and subscription model associated with Microsoft's offerings

VSCodium 1.143.17183 Drops Copilot as VS Code Leans Into AI

VSCodium 1.143.17183 dropped today, tracking VS Code 1.143.1 while deliberately stripping much of the Copilot integration Microsoft now defaults into the editor. The maintainer, Baptiste Augrain (daiyam), removed the Copilot API service and telemetry and dropped PR auto-generation from the agent host, though Claude, Codex, and BYOK access remain. Alongside that, the build turns the Modern UI off for a flat classic layout and extends rebranding to installer dialogs in over a dozen languages.

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