Install Visual Studio Code on Ubuntu as a Snap

There are two main options for installing Visual Studio Code on Ubuntu Linux.

• Add an MS repo and install with apt
• Install as a snap

Here we show you how to install as a snap.

• NOTE - Both Snap and VS Code are seen as controversial to some Linux users.

Just run this command:

sudo snap install --classic code

Once it is installed you can launc Visual Studio Code by typing the following in a terminal:

code

You could also just launch it from an application launcher.