nRF Connect for VS Code

nRF Connect for VS Code is ranked #6 of 27 in embedded development IDEs on Freedom251. It runs on Browser extension, Linux, macOS, Windows. There is a free plan.

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nRF Connect for VS Code Free IDE extension for nRF Connect SDK development · supports nRF91, nRF70, nRF53, and nRF52 Series nordicsemi.com · 2 Oct 2026

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Free plan: Yes
Supported targets: nRF91, nRF70, nRF53, and nRF52 Series devices
Integrated debugging: Yes
Hardware probe support: third-party
RTOS support: Yes
Integrated flashing: Yes
Desktop platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux

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nRF Connect for VS Code

Purpose: The extension lets developers develop, build, and debug applications based on the nRF Connect SDK in Visual Studio Code.
Device support: Nordic lists support for nRF91, nRF70, nRF53, and nRF52 Series devices.
Build and debug: The IDE provides interfaces to the compiler and linker and an RTOS-aware debugger.
Configuration: Features include a DeviceTree Visual Editor and a Create New Board wizard.
CLI and GUI: The environment includes a built-in terminal and both command-line and graphical interfaces.
Included extensions: The product documentation describes four Nordic extensions: nRF Connect for VS Code, nRF DeviceTree, nRF Kconfig, and nRF Terminal.
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.
Distribution: Nordic says the extension is available in the Visual Studio Code Marketplace and links to installation instructions in its technical documentation.
Open VSX: Nordic documentation also lists the extensions in the Open VSX Registry for VSIX-compatible editors.
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.
Additional tools: Nordic identifies nRF Connect for Desktop and nRF Command Line Tools as needed desktop tools on the product page.
Getting started: Nordic recommends its nRF Connect SDK Fundamentals course in the Nordic Developer Academy for getting started.
Company support: Nordic says it provides technical support through offices and representatives worldwide.
Maker: Nordic Semiconductor says it was established in 1983 and is headquartered in Trondheim, Norway.
Price from: Free

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nordicsemi.com/Products/Development-tools/nRF-Connect-· checked 2 Oct 2026
docs.nordicsemi.com/r/bundle/nrf-connect-vscode/page/index.· checked 2 Oct 2026
nordicsemi.com/About-us· checked 2 Oct 2026
nordicsemi.com/Products/Development-tools/nRF-Connect-· checked 28 Sept 2026