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Zephyr SDK Installation

SDK Management

Click the Zephyr SDK Management card to access SDK installation. The SDK provides cross-compilation toolchains for various architectures (ARM, x86, RISC-V, etc.).

SDK Management

The extension uses West's SDK integration for version management:

  • Select which SDK versions to install
  • Install multiple SDKs for different architectures
  • Manage SDK updates through the extension

Installation

For new users:

  1. Click the Zephyr SDK Management card
  2. Select the latest SDK version
  3. Choose architectures to install (or select all for convenience)
  4. Click Install SDK

You can add specific architectures later if storage is a concern.

Important Notes

  • SDK installation is a one-time process per computer
  • SDKs can be shared across multiple projects
  • SDK installation uses the west SDK command
  • A west workspace must be configured before SDK management can occur

Next Steps

After installing the SDK, you're ready to: