Microsoft’s C/C++ Extension Restriction Sparks Developer Outcry
April 24, 2025, 6:20 pm
Developers are fuming after Microsoft pulled its C/C++ extension from popular VS Code forks like VS Codium and Cursor. The move, seen as a blow to open-source versatility, has ignited a heated debate over vendor control and fair access in essential coding tools.
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Cursor, Codium makers lose access as add-on goes exclusive Microsoft's C/C++ extension for Visual Studio Code (VS Code) no longer works with derivative products such as VS Codium and Cursor – and some developers are crying foul.…
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