Host Tools
Installs host tools required for Zephyr development automatically on supported platforms.
Zephyr IDE
Professional VS Code extension for Zephyr RTOS development
Features
West Integration
Sets up west environment, installs Zephyr SDK using West SDK commands, and provides west.yml templates.
Project Management
Multiple projects and builds per workspace with per-project KConfig and overlay files.
Debugging
Bind builds to launch/debug configurations with functions to set up custom debug setups.
Testing
Twister testing support with integrated test panel.
Cross-Platform
Cross-platform support for all Zephyr-supported platforms (Linux, macOS, Windows).
Quick Links
Getting Started Install and set up Zephyr IDE
User Guide Learn how to use Zephyr IDE
Commands Reference Complete command reference
Configuration Settings Available settings
Requirements
This extension can automatically install host tools required for Zephyr development on supported platforms. The automated installation follows the methods described in the Zephyr Getting Started Guide and installs tools such as cmake, python3, and devicetree compiler.
For installation on unsupported platforms, install the required packages from the getting started guide using your platform’s package manager and consider making an issue or pull request for that specific platform at the zephyr-ide repository.
Video Tutorials
Getting Help
- Issues: GitHub Issues
- Discussions: GitHub Discussions
- Sample Project: Zephyr IDE Sample Project