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Arduino VSCode Extension
Arduino for Visual Studio Code
Version 0.7.2 · by Microsoft
Official site: marketplace.visualstudio.com
About Arduino VSCode Extension
The Arduino extension makes it easy to develop, build, deploy and debug your Arduino sketches in Visual Studio Code,
with a rich set of functionalities
## Features
* IntelliSense and syntax highlighting for Arduino sketches
* Verify and upload your sketches in Visual Studio Code
* Built-in board and library manager
* Built-in example list
* Built-in serial monitor
* Snippets for sketches
* Automatic Arduino project scaffolding
* Command Palette (F1) integration of frequently used commands (e.g. Verify, Upload...)
* Integrated Arduino debugging

## Notes
* This package requires an Arduino IDE 1.6.x or newer.
You can install a version using the [Arduino Chocolatey package](https://www.chocolatey.org/packages/arduino) or using the [official distributions](https://www.arduino.cc/en/main/software#download). Note the Windows Store / App version is **not** supported.
* This package requires Visual Studio Code 1.63.0 or newer.
You can install either the [vscode](https://chocolatey.org/packages/vscode) or [vscode-insiders](https://chocolatey.org/packages/vscode-insiders) package.
* The extension will be installed in all editions of Visual Studio Code which can be found.
* While this package installs a specific version of the extension, Visual Studio Code by default will update the extension to the latest version on startup if there's a newer version available on the marketplace.
How to install Arduino VSCode Extension
- Click Download — the developer's official website opens in a new tab.
- Download the latest version there and run it. Choose Custom/Advanced where offered, and skip any bundled extras.
- Prefer the command line? With Chocolatey you can install and update it with: choco install arduino-vscode-extension
- Open Arduino VSCode Extension once it finishes installing.
Frequently asked questions
Is Arduino VSCode Extension free to download?
Yes. The Download button sends you to marketplace.visualstudio.com, the developer's official site, where Arduino VSCode Extension is available to download. Grabware doesn't host or modify any files.
What is the latest version of Arduino VSCode Extension?
The version listed here is 0.7.2, published /Date(1746. The developer's site always has the newest release.
How do I install Arduino VSCode Extension from the command line?
With Chocolatey, run: choco install arduino-vscode-extension. This installs it from the official source and keeps it updated.
Is Arduino VSCode Extension safe?
Arduino VSCode Extension downloads directly from the developer. As always, scan the installer with your antivirus and choose Custom setup to skip any bundled extras.
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