@@ -32,6 +32,10 @@ build host running Linux.
OpenEmbedded build system, see the
:doc:`/brief-yoctoprojectqs/index` document.
+ - You can also use the `Yocto Project BitBake
+ <https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=yocto-project.yocto-bitbake>`__
+ extension for Visual Studio Code to build images.
+
The build process creates an entire Linux distribution from source and
places it in your :term:`Build Directory` under ``tmp/deploy/images``. For
detailed information on the build process using BitBake, see the
@@ -334,7 +334,10 @@ to use the Extensible SDK, see the ":doc:`/sdk-manual/extensible`" Chapter in th
Project Application Development and the Extensible Software Development
Kit (eSDK) manual. If you want to work on the kernel, see the :doc:`/kernel-dev/index`. If you are going to use
Toaster, see the ":doc:`/toaster-manual/setup-and-use`"
-section in the Toaster User Manual.
+section in the Toaster User Manual. If you are a VSCode user, you can configure
+the `Yocto Project BitBake
+<https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=yocto-project.yocto-bitbake>`__
+extension accordingly.
Setting Up to Use CROss PlatformS (CROPS)
-----------------------------------------
@@ -426,7 +429,10 @@ section. If you are going to use the Extensible SDK container, see the
Project Application Development and the Extensible Software Development
Kit (eSDK) manual. If you are going to use the Toaster container, see
the ":doc:`/toaster-manual/setup-and-use`"
-section in the Toaster User Manual.
+section in the Toaster User Manual. If you are a VSCode user, you can configure
+the `Yocto Project BitBake
+<https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=yocto-project.yocto-bitbake>`__
+extension accordingly.
Setting Up to Use Windows Subsystem For Linux (WSL 2)
-----------------------------------------------------
@@ -554,7 +560,10 @@ Extensible SDK container, see the ":doc:`/sdk-manual/extensible`" Chapter in the
Project Application Development and the Extensible Software Development
Kit (eSDK) manual. If you are going to use the Toaster container, see
the ":doc:`/toaster-manual/setup-and-use`"
-section in the Toaster User Manual.
+section in the Toaster User Manual. If you are a VSCode user, you can configure
+the `Yocto Project BitBake
+<https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=yocto-project.yocto-bitbake>`__
+extension accordingly.
Locating Yocto Project Source Files
===================================
@@ -131,6 +131,14 @@ are several ways of working in the Yocto Project environment:
Toaster and on how to use Toaster in general, see the
:doc:`/toaster-manual/index`.
+- *Using the VSCode Extension:* You can use the `Yocto Project BitBake
+ <https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=yocto-project.yocto-bitbake>`__
+ extension for Visual Studio Code to start your BitBake builds through a
+ graphical user interface.
+
+ Learn more about the VSCode Extension on the `extension's marketplace page
+ <https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=yocto-project.yocto-bitbake>`__.
+
Yocto Project Source Repositories
=================================
@@ -340,6 +340,18 @@ the Yocto Project:
view information about builds. For information on Toaster, see the
:doc:`/toaster-manual/index`.
+- *VSCode IDE Extension:* The `Yocto Project BitBake
+ <https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=yocto-project.yocto-bitbake>`__
+ extension for Visual Studio Code provides a rich set of features for working
+ with BitBake recipes. The extension provides syntax highlighting,
+ hover tips, and completion for BitBake files as well as embedded Python and
+ Bash languages. Additional views and commands allow you to efficiently
+ browse, build and edit recipes. It also provides SDK integration for
+ cross-compiling and debugging through ``devtool``.
+
+ Learn more about the VSCode Extension on the `extension's frontpage
+ <https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=yocto-project.yocto-bitbake>`__.
+
Production Tools
----------------
@@ -605,6 +617,14 @@ Build Host runs, you have several choices.
For information about and how to use Toaster, see the
:doc:`/toaster-manual/index`.
+- *Using the VSCode Extension:* You can use the `Yocto Project BitBake
+ <https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=yocto-project.yocto-bitbake>`__
+ extension for Visual Studio Code to start your BitBake builds through a
+ graphical user interface.
+
+ Learn more about the VSCode Extension on the `extension's marketplace page
+ <https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=yocto-project.yocto-bitbake>`__
+
Reference Embedded Distribution (Poky)
======================================
@@ -169,6 +169,11 @@ Here is a list of resources you might find helpful:
the :term:`OpenEmbedded Build System`, which uses
BitBake, that reports build information.
+- `Yocto Project BitBake extension for VSCode
+ <https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=yocto-project.yocto-bitbake>`__:
+ This extension provides a rich feature set when working with BitBake recipes
+ within the Visual Studio Code IDE.
+
- :yocto_wiki:`FAQ </FAQ>`: A list of commonly asked
questions and their answers.
@@ -214,6 +214,13 @@ contact us with other suggestions.
OpenEmbedded build system. If you are interested in using this type of
interface to create images, see the :doc:`/toaster-manual/index`.
+ * **Discover the VSCode extension**: The `Yocto Project BitBake
+ <https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=yocto-project.yocto-bitbake>`__
+ extension for the Visual Studio Code IDE provides language features and
+ commands for working with the Yocto Project. If you are interested in using
+ this extension, visit its `marketplace page
+ <https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=yocto-project.yocto-bitbake>`__.
+
* **Have Available the Yocto Project Reference Manual**: Unlike the rest of
the Yocto Project manual set, this manual is comprised of material suited
for reference rather than procedures. You can get build details, a closer