nRF Connect for VS Code

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nRF Connect for VS Code is ranked #4 of 22 in embedded development IDEs on Inferse. It runs on Browser extension, Linux, macOS, Windows. There is a free plan.

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Free plan: Yesnordicsemi.com
Supported targets: nRF91, nRF70, nRF53, and nRF52 Series devicesnordicsemi.com
Integrated debugging: Yesnordicsemi.com
Hardware probe support: third-partynordicsemi.com
RTOS support: Yesnordicsemi.com
Integrated flashing: Yesnordicsemi.com
Desktop platforms: Windows, macOS, Linuxnordicsemi.com

Facts

Purpose: The extension lets developers develop, build, and debug applications based on the nRF Connect SDK in Visual Studio Code.nordicsemi.com · 2 Oct 2026
Device support: Nordic lists support for nRF91, nRF70, nRF53, and nRF52 Series devices.nordicsemi.com · 2 Oct 2026
Build and debug: The IDE provides interfaces to the compiler and linker and an RTOS-aware debugger.nordicsemi.com · 2 Oct 2026
Configuration: Features include a DeviceTree Visual Editor and a Create New Board wizard.nordicsemi.com · 2 Oct 2026
CLI and GUI: The environment includes a built-in terminal and both command-line and graphical interfaces.nordicsemi.com · 2 Oct 2026
Included extensions: The product documentation describes four Nordic extensions: nRF Connect for VS Code, nRF DeviceTree, nRF Kconfig, and nRF Terminal.docs.nordicsemi.com · 2 Oct 2026
Extension dependency: Nordic says all four extensions must be installed and used together for the product to work correctly with supported SDKs and to use all features.docs.nordicsemi.com · 2 Oct 2026
Distribution: Nordic says the extension is available in the Visual Studio Code Marketplace and links to installation instructions in its technical documentation.nordicsemi.com · 2 Oct 2026
Open VSX: Nordic documentation also lists the extensions in the Open VSX Registry for VSIX-compatible editors.docs.nordicsemi.com · 2 Oct 2026
Extension Pack status: As of June 2026, the nRF Connect for Visual Studio Code Extension Pack is deprecated because the main extension installs the other extensions.docs.nordicsemi.com · 2 Oct 2026
Additional tools: Nordic identifies nRF Connect for Desktop and nRF Command Line Tools as needed desktop tools on the product page.nordicsemi.com · 2 Oct 2026
Getting started: Nordic recommends its nRF Connect SDK Fundamentals course in the Nordic Developer Academy for getting started.nordicsemi.com · 2 Oct 2026
Company support: Nordic says it provides technical support through offices and representatives worldwide.nordicsemi.com · 2 Oct 2026
Maker: Nordic Semiconductor says it was established in 1983 and is headquartered in Trondheim, Norway.nordicsemi.com · 2 Oct 2026