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Installing Particle Workbench

Particle Workbench is a Visual Studio Code extension that provides a full toolchain for Particle development. To get started, install Visual Studio Code, then add the Particle Workbench extension.

Prerequisites​

  • Operating System: Windows, macOS, or Linux
  • Visual Studio Code: Latest stable release from code.visualstudio.com
  • Particle Account: Required to log in and connect devices (create one here)

Steps​

1. Install Visual Studio Code​

Workbench VSCode

2. Install the Particle Workbench Extension​

  • Open the Extensions Marketplace in VS Code (Ctrl+Shift+X / Cmd+Shift+X).
  • Search for Particle Workbench.
  • Click Install to add it to your environment.
Workbench Install

( Here is a direct link to the Particle Workbench extension pack for your reference.)

3. Install Dependencies​

  • The first time you use Workbench, it will prompt you to install the required toolchains (Device OS, GCC ARM toolchain, DFU utilities, etc.).
  • Follow the on-screen instructions to complete setup.
  • Verify that Workbench can detect your Particle devices by opening the Particle: Configure Project for Device command from the VS Code command palette.