VSCodium has released version 1.143.17232, which includes a minor fix for broken settings dropdowns from a previous update, but the more significant aspect of this release is the removal of GitHub Copilot and other Microsoft telemetry features. This decision aligns with VSCodium's privacy-focused approach, allowing users to choose alternative AI models without being forced into Microsoft's default settings. The ideological divide between VSCodium and Microsoft has grown, with VSCodium emphasizing user control and privacy, while Microsoft has integrated AI features like Copilot as defaults with no opt-out option. VSCodium's continued growth reflects a demand for software that respects user privacy, and while it remains a viable option for enterprises with strict data policies, users must still audit their extensions for any potential telemetry

VSCodium 1.143.17232 Fixes Dropdowns But Doubles Down on Dropping Copilot

VSCodium published 1.143.17232 today, with a one-line patch that repairs broken settings dropdowns introduced by its previous release's UI changes. The tiny fix masks a bigger story: the privacy-focused rebuild deliberately strips Copilot, telemetry, and the "Modern UI" that Microsoft made default in VS Code 1.143. While Microsoft pushes an agent harness by default with no opt-out, VSCodium keeps things model-agnostic, still allowing Claude, Codex, and bring-your-own-key setups. Built from the same MIT source, the two projects now represent opposite philosophies on privacy and user control.

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