Installing WPILib VS Code

WPILib VS Code is a customized version of Visual Studio Code designed specifically for FRC development. It comes preloaded with tools and extensions to streamline writing, testing, and deploying robot code.

Prerequisites

Ensure your system meets the following requirements:

• Windows: Windows 10 or 11 (64-bit only; 32-bit and ARM are not supported).
• Linux: Ubuntu 22.04 or 24.04 (64-bit). Other Linux distributions with glibc >= 2.34 may work but are unsupported.
• macOS: macOS 13.3 or later (supports both Intel and ARM architectures).

Installation Steps

1. Download the Installer
   Get the latest WPILib installer from the GitHub Releases page.

2. Extract the Installer
   Extract the downloaded file to a convenient location on your system.

3. Run the Installer
   Launch the installer and follow the on-screen instructions to set up WPILib VS Code.

• Select Everything & Install for this User:
  
• Alternatively, choose Download for this Computer Only:
  

4. Verify the Installation
   Open WPILib VS Code and confirm the WPILib extension is installed and active.

You're now ready to start developing your FRC robot code!