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What is the Qualcomm VSCode Extension?

The Qualcomm® Visual Studio Code Extension (QVSCE) turns VS Code into a complete embedded-Linux development environment for Qualcomm® development kits. Everything you need — from firmware flashing to AI-model profiling — is available without leaving your editor.

Flash & Configure

Download platform images and SDKs, then flash them to your device in a guided 5-step workflow.

Build & Debug

Compile, deploy and source-level debug applications with full IntelliSense support.

Sample Projects

Start from ready-made templates that match the pre-installed device apps.

AI Models

Browse, download, profile and deploy AI models via Qualcomm AI Hub directly from the IDE.

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Key Features

Compile and flash platform images and Qualcomm-powered SDKs seamlessly — then build, deploy, and debug applications from the same IDE window.
Interact with AI models using Qualcomm AI Hub. Optimize and profile models for your target device without switching tools.
Connect via SSH (Qualcomm Linux & Ubuntu). Add any device by IP address.
Auto-configured .vscode workspace settings enable code search, highlighting, autocompletion, input prompts, and symbol inspection.

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Host Machine Requirements

If setting up on your host machine, it must run one of the following:

Ubuntu 22.04 or 24.04

Windows (WSL2 + Ubuntu 22.04/24.04)

macOS (UTM)

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Choose Your Setup Path

Setup on Host Machine

Run the VS Code Extension on your PC and connect to the dev kit over USB or SSH.

Setup on Development Kit

Run the VS Code Extension directly on the dev kit — no host machine required.