VS Code Serial Terminal Extension

Connect, debug, log, and automate serial communication directly inside VS Code.

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✨ Why Use It

• Stay in your editor: Debug serial devices without switching tools.
• Traceable communication: Save and review logs for easier troubleshooting.
• Automation-friendly: Use the script notebook for repetitive operations.
• Configurable setup: Customize serial parameters, including baud rate.

🚀 Quick Start (3 Steps)

1. Install the extension and open the serial sidebar.
2. Select the port and parameters (such as baud rate), then connect.
3. Send/receive data in the terminal and enable log saving when needed.

🎬 Feature Demo

1) Open a Serial Port

2) Add a New Serial Configuration

3) Start Logging

4) Use the Script Notebook

🧩 Core Features

• [x] Terminal-style real-time interaction for direct serial send/receive
• [x] Built-in communication log saving and viewing for easier troubleshooting
• [x] Optional automatic timestamps for log entries (toggle in settings)
• [x] Flexible serial parameter configuration (including baud rate)
• [x] Script notebook support to speed up repetitive debugging tasks
• [x] Automatic line-ending handling, so CR/LF differences are no longer a hassle

🤝 Feedback & Contribution

If you have ideas or suggestions, feel free to open an Issue or PR and help make this extension even better.