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RoslynPadVisual Studio Code
Free

Free and open source.

 Free

Free to download and use. GitHub Copilot and other AI features are separate paid…

Windows, macOS, Linux Windows, macOS, Linux
  • Roslyn-powered completion, diagnostics and code fixes
  • Runs C# snippets and file-based apps instantly
  • Extensions for essentially every language and framework
  • Remote development over SSH, in containers and in WSL
  • C# only
  • Not a replacement for a full IDE on large projects
  • The shipped build is not open source and collects telemetry by default
  • Its extension marketplace is licensed for Microsoft builds only
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open source Closed source
License not stated License: Microsoft product licence
No account needed No account needed
Not stated if it works offline Works offline

Checked October 2, 2026

Checked September 21, 2026

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