OpenIndus Extension

February 12, 2026 ยท View on GitHub

OpenIndus Extension is the VS Code extension for working with OpenIndus devices. It helps you create projects, configure your environment automatically, and run common device tasks from one place.

What this extension provides

  • Project creation for OpenIndus-based applications
  • Build, flash, and monitor commands for firmware workflows
  • Device utilities such as serial port selection and system information
  • Firmware update actions for supported OpenIndus devices
  • ESP-IDF helper commands (reconfigure, menuconfig, terminal access, and setup recovery)

Getting started

  1. Install the extension in VS Code.
  2. Open the extension view, wait for the environment auto-installation
  3. After a successfull installation, run Start a new project.
  4. Select a serial port with Select serial port.
  5. Use Build project, Flash project, and Monitor device as needed.

OpenIndus view

The Activity Bar includes an OpenIndus view with grouped actions:

  • Project: create, build, flash, monitor, and open ESP-IDF terminal
  • Device Tools: select port, inspect system info, update firmware, configure OIStepper
  • Configuration: menuconfig, C/C++ config generation, reconfigure, and installation repair tools

Notes and Troubleshooting

  • Most commands require an open workspace folder.
  • Serial and flashing actions require a connected, compatible device.
  • If you don't see your device make sure you have installed the correct driver. More informations here
  • For more advanced use of ESP-IDF we recommand installing ESP IDF own VScode Extension which is compatible with our own.