Note: Flatpaks run in a "sandbox," which is great for security but can sometimes require extra configuration to access specific compilers or tools installed on your host system. Method 3: Using the Terminal (For Power Users)
Right-click the .deb file and select . Click Install Package .
You will likely see two versions. Look for the one labeled (usually from Flathub). Click Install .
For most users, downloading the official .deb file is the best route. This automatically adds the VS Code repository to your system so you get updates alongside your regular system updates. Go to the VS Code download page. Download the .deb: Click the .deb button (64-bit). Install the Package: Once downloaded, open your Downloads folder.
# Update the package index and install dependencies sudo apt update sudo apt install software-properties-common apt-transport-https wget # Import the Microsoft GPG key wget -q https://microsoft.com -O- | sudo apt-key add - # Enable the VS Code repository sudo add-apt-repository "deb [arch=amd64] https://microsoft.com stable main" # Install VS Code sudo apt update sudo apt install code Use code with caution. Why Use VS Code on Linux Mint?
Linux Mint comes with an excellent Software Manager that supports Flatpaks out of the box. This is the "one-click" method. Open your from the Mint menu. Search for "Visual Studio Code" .
You can sync your settings from Windows or macOS using your GitHub account.