Microsoft Restricts ms-vscode.cpptools on Non-Official VS Code Versions – What Should I Use on VSCodium?

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Hi everyone,

I'm just starting to learn C, and I also plan to dive into C++ soon. However, I’ve run into an issue while setting up my development environment.

I was trying to install the C/C++ extension (ms-vscode.cpptools) on VSCodium, but I discovered that Microsoft has restricted the use of this extension on unofficial versions of VS Code, like VSCodium. Because of this, the extension no longer works as expected.

I even tried downloading the .vsix file and installing it manually, but that approach doesn’t seem to work anymore either.

So now I’m wondering:
Is there any way to get the official C/C++ extension working on VSCodium? Or should I be looking for an alternative? If so, what’s the best alternative extension for C and C++ development on VSCodium—especially for beginners like me who want support for both coding and debugging?

I’m still new to programming and want to make sure I set up a smooth and reliable development environment, so I’d really appreciate any tips, recommendations, or workarounds.

Thanks a lot!