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Visual Studio Code

Visual Studio Code works in Syria, as of .

Free, lightweight code editor with extensions, debugging, and Git integration

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This service is available from Syria — voting is closed.

What works

Each part of the service, checked from Syria.

Core useWorks

The Visual Studio Code desktop app, version 1.108, ran normally on Ubuntu in Syria, with a project open in the editor and the integrated terminal ready. The tester reported that extensions install and every feature works without restriction.

DownloadsWorks

The Windows installer for Visual Studio Code 1.141 began downloading normally in Chrome on Windows 11 from Syria.

Landing pageWorks

The Visual Studio Code website opened normally from a Syrian connection, showing its Linux download buttons and no regional notice.

Progress Timeline

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Activity Summary

Accessible in Syria. Since February 2026 volunteers have asked Microsoft's export-controls team to enable its services for Syrian users, most recently in June, and it has only acknowledged the request.

Follow-up Sent

Community Updates

A fifth volunteer wrote to Microsoft's export-controls team, again asking that Syria be onboarded following the lifted sanctions.

Visual Studio Code is open in Syria!

Great news—Visual Studio Code has made their service available to users in Syria. This is exactly what we're working toward. Help us celebrate companies that do the right thing and encourage others to follow their lead.

Help others follow: When advocating with other companies, mention that Visual Studio Code is already serving Syria. Real examples make the strongest case.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Visual Studio Code is available in Syria: its core use and every other part we track work.

Check the timeline on this page for the full history of Visual Studio Code's availability in Syria, including when access was restored.