Download and install the Embedded tooling

In Visual Studio 2022 and later versions, you can use the Visual Studio IDE on Windows to edit and debug embedded projects. Use tools such as the Peripheral View, RTOS View, and the Serial Monitor to help interact with and debug your embedded projects.

To use the embedded development tools in Visual Studio, you must install the required Linux and embedded development with C++ workload.

To install the Linux and embedded development with C++ workload

1. Enter "Visual Studio Installer" in the Windows search box:

   

2. Open the Visual Studio Installer. In Visual Studio Installer, choose Modify next to your installation of Visual Studio, and then select the Workloads tab. Scroll down to Other toolsets and select the Linux and embedded development with C++ workload.

   

3. Choose Modify to continue with the installation.

When installation completes, you're ready to use Visual Studio for embedded development.

Install the Embedded extensions in Visual Studio Code

Microsoft provides an extension to Visual Studio Code that lets you use embedded tools such as a Peripheral View, RTOS View, and a Serial Monitor. Now you can use Microsoft tools to help debug your Linux-based embedded applications.

To install the embedded extensions for Visual Studio Code

1. Enter "Visual Studio Code" in the Windows search box:

   

2. Open Visual Studio Code. In Visual Studio Code, open the Extensions Pane.

   

3. Search for and install the Embedded Tools extension.

   

4. Search for and install the Serial Monitor extension.

   

When installation completes, you're ready to use Visual Studio Code for embedded development.