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Updated Eclipse Theia FAQ – Clearing Up the Most Common Misunderstandings
August 21, 2025 | 1 min ReadWe’ve significantly updated our FAQ for Eclipse Theia adopters and users. The rewritten FAQ addresses the questions we hear most often from the community and potential adopters — and clears up some of the biggest misconceptions about Theia.
You’ll find answers to:
Is Theia just a new version of the old Eclipse IDE?
How does Theia compare to VS Code?
What’s the difference between the Theia Platform, Theia IDE, Theia AI, and the AI-powered Theia IDE?
Can I use Theia to build and sell my own product?
Should I fork VS Code or use Theia?
The FAQ is designed as a go-to resource for anyone evaluating Theia, whether you’re building a custom IDE, considering migration from Eclipse RCP, or exploring AI integration options.
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