How can I update Visual Studio Code in Ubuntu?

Question

I am pretty new using Ubuntu and I am using Visual Studio Code for scripting. I have the 1.64.2 version and everyday the computer shows me an alert inviting me to update to a new version. When I click to do it, starts a download of an .exe file (is the Window version). Can anybody help me to get the update in Ubuntu?. Thaks a lot

Answer 1

You can use the refresh command in snap, to update to the latest vscode version, you can use this command

sudo snap refresh --classic code

note: you must close all vscode first before running that command

Answer 2

You can uninstall and reinstall the software using snap store. Softwares installed using snap are updated and upgraded automatically in the background. Don't forget to sync your settings before you do that.

sudo snap install --classic code

Read more about snaps here.