This VS Code extension simplifies the process of building and flashing Zephyr firmware, particularly for Microchip devices. It provides a user-friendly sidebar interface to manage common Zephyr commands, automate dependency installation, and streamline your Zephyr development workflow.
Features
Sidebar Interface: A dedicated sidebar view for easy access to Zephyr build and flash commands.
Dependency Installation: Automatically checks for and installs required VS Code extensions, ensuring a smooth development environment.
Terminal Integration: Opens a dedicated Zephyr terminal for build and flash commands.
Project Path Selection: Allows users to easily select the Zephyr project folder.
Build Configuration: Provides options for board selection, clean builds, and configuration targets (menuconfig/guiconfig).
Flash Command: A simple button to execute the west flash command.
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Requirements
Visual Studio Code (version 1.98.0 or later).
Zephyr RTOS development environment set up on your system.
west command-line tool installed and accessible in your system's PATH.
Extension Settings
This extension does not currently contribute any VS Code settings.
Known Issues
Currently, the extension assumes that the west command is available in the system's PATH. Future versions may include settings to configure the west executable path.
Error handling for build and flash commands is basic. Future versions will include more robust error reporting and user feedback.
Release Notes
0.0.1
Initial release of the Zephyr Build extension.
Added sidebar view with build and flash controls.
Implemented automatic dependency installation.
Integrated terminal functionality for Zephyr commands.
Added project path selection.
Provided configuration options for build commands.
Following extension guidelines
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