MPLAB® Services

Welcome to the early access program. You are using an early version of this software. We are working hard to improve your experience and appreciate your patience and support during this phase. Features and functionality are in active development and may change without notice. As early adopters, your feedback is invaluable to us. Please report any bugs or suggestions for enhancements.

✨ Features

MPLAB Services is responsible for:

Creating and managing MPLAB Extensions projects.
Managing device information and device packs.
Providing information about available tools and toolchains.
Managing logging and error reporting.

🏃‍♀️ Getting started

Install one of the MPLAB XC Compilers.
In Visual Studio Code; create a new project by using the command MPLAB: Create new project. An alternative is to import a project using the MPLAB Project Import extension.
Configure the project manually by opening the project file (MPLAB: Edit Project Properties (JSON)) or install the MPLAB UI for a graphical user interface.
To build the project install and use the MPLAB CMake Runner extension.

💬 Supported commands

Using Command Palette (CMD/CTRL + Shift + P)

Creating and editing projects

> MPLAB: Create new project
> MPLAB: Edit Project Properties (JSON)

Setting logging level

> MPLAB: Set Global Debug Level
> MPLAB: Set a Logger Debug Level

Report issues

> MPLAB: Report Issue

Log file location

> In VS Code, the log files will be created under the following location: "~\AppData\Roaming\Code\logs\".

📦 Recommended extensions

MPLAB User Interfaces - Graphical user interface for configuring project
MPLAB Toolchain Support - Interact with installed MPLAB XC Compilers
MPLAB Project Import - Import projects created in other IDEs such as MPLAB X IDE
MPLAB CMake Runner - Generate cmake files and build the project
MPLAB Debug Adapter - Launch debug sessions on devices using simulator and hardware tools
Cortex-Debug - Debug ARM Cortex-M devices

🐞 Feedback and issue reporting

📝 License Information

The MPLAB® Extensions for Visual Studio Code are distributed under a non-exclusive software license agreement provided by Microchip Technology Inc. To review the complete terms and conditions governing the use of this software, please consult the "license" file included with this package.