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About this Install Guide

Reading time:  15 min
Last updated:  22 Jun 2026
Reading time:
  15 min
Last updated:
  22 Jun 2026
Author:Ronan Synnott, Arm
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Author:
  • Ronan Synnott, Arm
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This guide shows you how to install and use the tool with the most common configuration. For advanced options and complete reference information, see the official documentation. Some install guides also include optional next steps to help you explore related workflows or integrations.

MCUXpresso for Visual Studio Code provides an optimized embedded developer experience for code editing and development.

MCUXpresso is available as a VS Code extension.

See The New Era of MCUXpresso Starts Today with VS Code and Open-CMSIS-Packs for more information.

What do I need before installing MCUXpresso for VS Code?

Download , install, and start Visual Studio Code on your desktop.

Linux, macOS, and Windows are supported.

How do I install MCUXpresso for VS Code?

MCUXpresso for VS Code is available on the Visual Studio Marketplace .

Install the MCUXpresso extension:

  1. Open the Extensions view in Visual Studio Code
  2. Search for MCUXpresso
  3. Click the Install button

Visual Studio Code will install the extension. MCUXpresso is now available in the Activity Bar.

How do I install additional dependencies?

Additional software packages can be installed with the MCUXpresso Installer for your host operating system.

Download and run the installer.

Select one or more packages and click Install.

Image Alt Text:MCUXpresso Installer

Are there other embedded development extensions for VS Code?

Keil Studio for VS Code is also available. Refer to the Arm Keil Studio for VS Code install guide for more information.


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