ESP32 Bluetooth Terminal

VS Code extension for sending commands to ESP32 via Bluetooth Serial with automatic command discovery.

✨ Features

• 🤖 Automatic Command Discovery - No configuration needed, detects commands from any ESP32 program
• ⌨️ Direct Terminal Input - Type commands directly in ESP32 Terminal
• 🔓 Never Blocks COM Ports - Upload firmware anytime without disconnecting
• ⚡ Auto-Connect - Temporary connections for each command
• 🔍 Smart Command Recognition - Learns commands from ESP32 responses

🚀 Quick Start

1. Install extension
2. Open ESP32 Terminal (Ctrl+Shift+U)
3. Connect to ESP32 - Commands are automatically discovered!
4. Type commands or use right-click menu

💡 Usage

Automatic Command Discovery

Just connect to your ESP32 - the extension automatically:

• Scans for available commands
• Detects command patterns from ESP32 responses
• Learns new commands as you use them
• Works with ANY ESP32 program without configuration

Direct Terminal Input

Open View → Output → ESP32 Terminal and type: LED_AN scan help status

From Text Selection

1. Select text in any file
2. Right-click → Send to ESP32
3. Enter COM port (e.g., COM6)

Command Palette

• Ctrl+Shift+P → ESP32: Auto-Discover Commands
• Ctrl+Shift+P → ESP32: Change COM Port
• Ctrl+Shift+P → ESP32: Show Program Info

🎯 Internal Commands

• help - Show automatically discovered commands
• scan - Rescan for new commands
• status - Connection information
• clear - Clear terminal
• port COMx - Change default port + auto-scan

🔧 Requirements

• ESP32 with Bluetooth Serial
• VS Code 1.80.0 or higher
• No configuration files needed!

📝 Release Notes

Version 3.0.0 - Automatic Command Discovery

• 🤖 Fully automatic command detection from any ESP32 program
• 🔍 Intelligent pattern recognition
• 📊 Real-time command learning
• 🚀 Zero configuration required

View full changelog

❓ FAQ

Q: Do I need configuration files? A: No! The extension automatically discovers commands from your ESP32 program.

Q: How does automatic discovery work? A: It scans HELP responses, analyzes command patterns, and learns from your usage.

Q: Can I still use manual commands? A: Yes, just type any command - it will be discovered automatically.

For issues and feature requests, visit the GitHub repository