sidex
About sidex
SideX is a port of Visual Studio Code that replaces Electron with Tauri, a Rust backend and native OS webview. It retains the same architecture and features as VSCode but with a significantly smaller footprint. The project is currently in early release, with core editing and terminal functionality already working.
The goal of SideX is to reduce memory usage by leveraging the system's existing webview instead of bundling Chromium. This approach is particularly effective on macOS, where WKWebView is shared with Safari. The project aims to achieve under 200 MB memory usage at idle on macOS.
Key features
- Monaco editor with syntax highlighting and basic IntelliSense
- File explorer with folder operations
- Integrated terminal with full PTY support
- Git integration for version control
- Support for multiple built-in themes
- Native OS menus for macOS, Windows, and Linux
- Extension installation from Open VSX
- File watching and search functionality
Download v0.1.2
Apr 12, 2026macOSmacOS
Frequently asked questions
- Is sidex free?
- Yes. sidex is free and open-source software, distributed under the MIT license.
- Which platforms does sidex support?
- sidex provides downloads for Windows, macOS, Linux.
- What is the latest version of sidex?
- The latest version is v0.1.2, released on Apr 12, 2026.
- What is SideX?
- SideX is a port of Visual Studio Code that replaces Electron with Tauri, offering the same features with a smaller footprint.
- How do I install SideX?
- SideX can be built from source by cloning the repository and running npm install followed by the build commands. Pre-built binaries are not yet available.
- What platforms are supported?
- SideX supports macOS, Windows, and Linux, leveraging each OS's native webview.
- What is the license for SideX?
- SideX is licensed under MIT, the same as Visual Studio Code (Code - OSS).
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