Getting Started with IDE for Zephyr

Get started with IDE for Zephyr for Visual Studio Code - the easiest way to set up and manage Zephyr RTOS embedded development.

Full Documentation

For the complete and up-to-date documentation on getting started with IDE for Zephyr, please visit our official documentation site:

IDE for Zephyr Documentation

What You’ll Find in the Docs

The documentation includes:

• Installation Instructions - Step-by-step guide to installing the IDE for Zephyr extension
• Workspace Setup - Configure your VS Code workspace for Zephyr development
• Host Tools Configuration - Set up the required host tools (CMake, Ninja, Python)
• SDK Management - Download and manage Zephyr SDKs for your target hardware
• Project Creation Tutorials - Create your first Zephyr project from scratch
• Board Configuration - Configure builds for different hardware targets

Quick Start

1. Install the IDE for Zephyr extension from the VS Code Marketplace
2. Open the IDE for Zephyr panel and follow the setup wizard
3. Let IDE for Zephyr automatically configure your development environment
4. Create a new project and start building!