# VSCode **URL:** https://forum.legato.io/c/vscode/8.md [Latest](https://forum.legato.io/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.legato.io/categories.md) --- ## [About the VSCode category](https://forum.legato.io/t/about-the-vscode-category/4266)
**Author:** [@Sarra](https://forum.legato.io/u/Sarra)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2020, 8:19am UTC](https://forum.legato.io/t/about-the-vscode-category/4266 "2020-07-28T08:19:23Z")
An area to discuss the new style of IDE for Legato Development. Please post your feedback and any issues you run into. The Legato Plugin is still in a Preview state and we are actively developing new features. --- ## [Legato extension for VS code](https://forum.legato.io/t/legato-extension-for-vs-code/7002)
**Author:** [@fsdabharati](https://forum.legato.io/u/fsdabharati)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2026, 9:16am UTC](https://forum.legato.io/t/legato-extension-for-vs-code/7002 "2026-02-23T09:16:59Z")
Somehow my legato is completely gone and i am getting this error,could you please guide how to resolve this. my complete development workd is stopped due to this. earlier legato plugin was working fine for me on the same… --- ## [Support for current systems?](https://forum.legato.io/t/support-for-current-systems/6958)
**Author:** [@Nicolas.B](https://forum.legato.io/u/Nicolas.B)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2025, 9:01am UTC](https://forum.legato.io/t/support-for-current-systems/6958 "2025-10-08T09:01:21Z")
Hi, I’m working on some projects involving FX30s and setting up proper working environment is very painfull. I’m currently working with a ubuntu 18 WSL distro to run leaf and everything, but since support for VSCode for… --- ## [Move to VS Code from Developer Studio](https://forum.legato.io/t/move-to-vs-code-from-developer-studio/5782)
**Author:** [@GHMHJ](https://forum.legato.io/u/GHMHJ)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2021, 1:29pm UTC](https://forum.legato.io/t/move-to-vs-code-from-developer-studio/5782 "2021-05-22T13:29:53Z")
Greetings, Now I am working on Windows 10/Developer Studio (VM docker). I would like to create a new VS Code environment to develop apps for FX30. Which is the most recommended solution: Windows 10/Virtualbox/Ubuntu… --- ## [Errors Creating Image after Python3 automatic update](https://forum.legato.io/t/errors-creating-image-after-python3-automatic-update/6601)
**Author:** [@eddie435](https://forum.legato.io/u/eddie435)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2023, 3:24am UTC](https://forum.legato.io/t/errors-creating-image-after-python3-automatic-update/6601 "2023-10-12T03:24:06Z")
Greeting, I’m having problems generating an image file for an FX30s after the Python3 was updated. First it was an error to the Python3 path, then the print command required parentheses. I corrected both of these, but … --- ## [Legato extension overwrites .vscode/c\_cpp\_properties.json](https://forum.legato.io/t/legato-extension-overwrites-vscode-c-cpp-properties-json/5315)
**Author:** [@Pawel](https://forum.legato.io/u/Pawel)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2023, 1:46pm UTC](https://forum.legato.io/t/legato-extension-overwrites-vscode-c-cpp-properties-json/5315 "2023-02-02T13:46:49Z")
Is there any way to stop legato extension from overwriting the .vscode/c\_cpp\_properties.json file? I want to extend includePath, so that my headers are visible to the VScode, but every time I restart vs code settings fil… --- ## [Legot Build : The task provider for ""](https://forum.legato.io/t/legot-build-the-task-provider-for/5293)
**Author:** [@Ph38240](https://forum.legato.io/u/Ph38240)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2023, 1:43pm UTC](https://forum.legato.io/t/legot-build-the-task-provider-for/5293 "2023-02-02T13:43:20Z")
Hello I’ve just install vscode 1.46.1, legato plugin 1.2 and leaf 2.3 on my ubuntu 20.04. When i try to compile, i’ve always a task error with the message : The task provider for "" tasks unexpectedly provided a task … --- ## [Hierarchy View Disappeared](https://forum.legato.io/t/hierarchy-view-disappeared/4926)
**Author:** [@TheGod](https://forum.legato.io/u/TheGod)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2023, 1:42pm UTC](https://forum.legato.io/t/hierarchy-view-disappeared/4926 "2023-02-02T13:42:18Z")
Hierarchy view disappeared from Visual Studio Code ( now is empty ) I have got error message “TypeError: appRef.target.interfaces.extern.clients is not iterable” --- ## [Legato vscode install Ubuntu 22.04.1](https://forum.legato.io/t/legato-vscode-install-ubuntu-22-04-1/6301)
**Author:** [@zachary.gagnou](https://forum.legato.io/u/zachary.gagnou)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2022, 12:59pm UTC](https://forum.legato.io/t/legato-vscode-install-ubuntu-22-04-1/6301 "2022-11-17T12:59:52Z")
Hi, I was trying to set-up Legato to use with a mangoh red WP7702. But I had trouble with the installation process of legato with vscode, I keep having this error : ERROR: Profile provisioning interrupted CAUSED BY: … --- ## [le\_wifiClient\_Scan() never ending busy on WP7605](https://forum.legato.io/t/le-wificlient-scan-never-ending-busy-on-wp7605/6292)
**Author:** [@AFJ](https://forum.legato.io/u/AFJ)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2022, 1:43pm UTC](https://forum.legato.io/t/le-wificlient-scan-never-ending-busy-on-wp7605/6292 "2022-09-20T13:43:55Z")
I tried to work WiFi communication on WP7605. Using le\_wifiClient\_Scan() will either succeed or fail. It’s okay. But, Sometimes the scan never finishes. I want to stop the scaning. This phenomenon occurs only when w… --- ## [Run leaf / VSCode in Windows environment without VM (Experimental)](https://forum.legato.io/t/run-leaf-vscode-in-windows-environment-without-vm-experimental/4757)
**Author:** [@bbo](https://forum.legato.io/u/bbo)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2022, 6:20pm UTC](https://forum.legato.io/t/run-leaf-vscode-in-windows-environment-without-vm-experimental/4757 "2022-09-10T18:20:19Z")
I’ve been able to install and run leaf and VSCode in Windows 10 without a cumbersome virtual machine. Instead i relied on WLS (Windows Linux Subsystem) Disclaimer: This is not an official method and I don’t guaranty it… --- ## [FX30 Generate Image not working in latest firmware](https://forum.legato.io/t/fx30-generate-image-not-working-in-latest-firmware/6266)
**Author:** [@eddie435](https://forum.legato.io/u/eddie435)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2022, 7:14pm UTC](https://forum.legato.io/t/fx30-generate-image-not-working-in-latest-firmware/6266 "2022-08-15T19:14:23Z")
Hi all, I just upgraded to the latest firmware (swi-fx30-catm\_4.0.0) for FX30S modem. Trying to get ready for when the new FX30S modems which we are scheduled to receive in December. The Legato Build task works fine, b… --- ## [Switch between Debug and Release build](https://forum.legato.io/t/switch-between-debug-and-release-build/6256)
**Author:** [@pmark](https://forum.legato.io/u/pmark)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2022, 1:22pm UTC](https://forum.legato.io/t/switch-between-debug-and-release-build/6256 "2022-07-28T13:22:07Z")
I have a setup where I can build and debug in VSCode, but how can I switch and build in Release mode ? --- ## [VS Code v1.64 issues](https://forum.legato.io/t/vs-code-v1-64-issues/6100)
**Author:** [@damir](https://forum.legato.io/u/damir)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2022, 3:13am UTC](https://forum.legato.io/t/vs-code-v1-64-issues/6100 "2022-03-03T03:13:23Z")
Hi I just came across an issue with VS v1.64. Build task stopped working. Error: There is no task provider registered for tasks of type… I had to roll back to 1.63. Is this a plugin compatibility issue? Does anyone k… --- ## [VSCode debug Return code: 255](https://forum.legato.io/t/vscode-debug-return-code-255/5553)
**Author:** [@french](https://forum.legato.io/u/french)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2021, 7:17pm UTC](https://forum.legato.io/t/vscode-debug-return-code-255/5553 "2021-09-10T19:17:07Z")
I am attempting to debug using VScode however I am keep getting “Return code: 255”. I am on a fresh installation of of Ubunto 20.04 (minimal), vscode 1.52.1, Leagto plugin 1.2 and leaf 2.3.1. I have followed the instru… --- ## [FX30S - Build Error - Couldn't find file 'le\_avc.api'](https://forum.legato.io/t/fx30s-build-error-couldnt-find-file-le-avc-api/5878)
**Author:** [@eddie435](https://forum.legato.io/u/eddie435)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2021, 3:39pm UTC](https://forum.legato.io/t/fx30s-build-error-couldnt-find-file-le-avc-api/5878 "2021-07-22T15:39:59Z")
Hi all, I’m trying to build my apps and images in VScode (switching from windows DS) and getting this error - Couldn’t find file ‘le\_avc.api’ (see attached). I’ve seen one other post about this error but with no soluti… --- ## [No Legato Icon in VSCode](https://forum.legato.io/t/no-legato-icon-in-vscode/5806)
**Author:** [@awneil](https://forum.legato.io/u/awneil)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2021, 4:43pm UTC](https://forum.legato.io/t/no-legato-icon-in-vscode/5806 "2021-07-15T16:43:49Z")
I have installed VSCode, WSL1, Ubuntu-18.04, Python 3, Leaf, and the Legato Extension as described here: Then continued with the Plugin installation as described here: But, after step 6 install VSCode Legato Tools,… --- ## [Can't find le\_mdc.api](https://forum.legato.io/t/cant-find-le-mdc-api/5729)
**Author:** [@EvetsMostel](https://forum.legato.io/u/EvetsMostel)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2021, 11:04pm UTC](https://forum.legato.io/t/cant-find-le-mdc-api/5729 "2021-05-11T23:04:37Z")
Hi, I’m trying to get my Visual Studio code to compile under vscode. I am using R16 release, did all the download with leaf and have selected R16 stable. I’ve selected my app, and tried to build it, but it gets stuck o… --- ## [Legato-src build from vscode](https://forum.legato.io/t/legato-src-build-from-vscode/5721)
**Author:** [@Pankaj](https://forum.legato.io/u/Pankaj)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2021, 8:28am UTC](https://forum.legato.io/t/legato-src-build-from-vscode/5721 "2021-04-20T08:28:37Z")
Hi, Installed the legato -source in vscode using leaf getsrc legato, as per the documentation Get Legato Source Code - Legato Docs do we need to build the legato source from command line going into the legato-src direc… --- ## [Ldflag -L in cdef](https://forum.legato.io/t/ldflag-l-in-cdef/5585)
**Author:** [@french](https://forum.legato.io/u/french)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2021, 9:29am UTC](https://forum.legato.io/t/ldflag-l-in-cdef/5585 "2021-01-25T09:29:22Z")
I am currently trying to use the vscode plugin to build my app that uses a third party .so file (sqlite to exact). I am using the ldflag command in my .cdef to include the .so. However this doesn’t seem to work and compl… --- ## [Can't Download WP77 Stable Via Leaf](https://forum.legato.io/t/cant-download-wp77-stable-via-leaf/5566)
**Author:** [@dbeckwith](https://forum.legato.io/u/dbeckwith)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2021, 2:13am UTC](https://forum.legato.io/t/cant-download-wp77-stable-via-leaf/5566 "2021-01-09T02:13:12Z")
I am trying to download the latest stable p of the WP77, ID swi-wp77\_4.0.0 but I keep getting this message License already accepted: sierra-v1 Downloading 4 package(s) \[1%\] Downloading f09cf40-wp77-legato\_19.11.2-2020… --- ## [mangOH project support](https://forum.legato.io/t/mangoh-project-support/5316)
**Author:** [@Pawel](https://forum.legato.io/u/Pawel)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2020, 8:10am UTC](https://forum.legato.io/t/mangoh-project-support/5316 "2020-08-31T08:10:52Z")
When I use vsCode Legato extension for my mangOH yellow project I can’t use Legato: Hierarchy view, because it’s empty. I have a feeling that current version of the extension doesn’t support mangoH project. Is there a wa… --- ## [Legato Plugin for VS Code Version 1.0](https://forum.legato.io/t/legato-plugin-for-vs-code-version-1-0/5019)
**Author:** [@Sarra](https://forum.legato.io/u/Sarra)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2020, 10:04pm UTC](https://forum.legato.io/t/legato-plugin-for-vs-code-version-1-0/5019 "2020-02-21T22:04:23Z")
I am excited to announce that the new VS Code plugin for Legato is out of beta and v1.0 is now available on the Microsoft store. The Legato team has been working hard on the next generation Integrated Development Enviro… --- ## [How configure VsCode build mkapp to add -s directory](https://forum.legato.io/t/how-configure-vscode-build-mkapp-to-add-s-directory/5351)
**Author:** [@Ph38240](https://forum.legato.io/u/Ph38240)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2020, 1:21am UTC](https://forum.legato.io/t/how-configure-vscode-build-mkapp-to-add-s-directory/5351 "2020-08-21T01:21:57Z")
Hello I use the le\_data.api to connect my application to the data network. But at the build phase, i’ve got this error: /opt/mongo/components/wClient/Component.cdef:58:8: error: Can't find dependent .api file: 'le\_mdc… --- ## [How to use vscode Debugger](https://forum.legato.io/t/how-to-use-vscode-debugger/5284)
**Author:** [@mehdiALL1](https://forum.legato.io/u/mehdiALL1)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2020, 12:44am UTC](https://forum.legato.io/t/how-to-use-vscode-debugger/5284 "2020-07-31T00:44:23Z")
Can you describe or provide the steps to follow to use vscode debugger, please? And What is the difference between Debug Legato application (attach) / Debug Legato application (launch) When I run the debugger, it… --- ## [VsCode on windows](https://forum.legato.io/t/vscode-on-windows/5321)
**Author:** [@shommersom](https://forum.legato.io/u/shommersom)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2020, 1:51pm UTC](https://forum.legato.io/t/vscode-on-windows/5321 "2020-07-28T13:51:57Z")
I’ve managed to get things working with visual studio code using the linux subsystem for windows as described in the following Run leaf / VSCode in Windows environment without VM (Experimental) thread. However I’m runni… --- ## [Error in VS - modemService.le\_appInfo is not bound to anything](https://forum.legato.io/t/error-in-vs-modemservice-le-appinfo-is-not-bound-to-anything/5291)
**Author:** [@karthikR](https://forum.legato.io/u/karthikR)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2020, 9:02am UTC](https://forum.legato.io/t/error-in-vs-modemservice-le-appinfo-is-not-bound-to-anything/5291 "2020-07-16T09:02:42Z")
Legato Icon in Visual studio is empty not able to create new app to add in system. Error Popup: An error occurred when loading Legato system view: \*\* ERROR: Client interface ‘modemService.le\_appInfo’ (aka ‘modemService… --- ## [Error when creating system - modemService.le\_appInfo is not bound to anything](https://forum.legato.io/t/error-when-creating-system-modemservice-le-appinfo-is-not-bound-to-anything/5153)
**Author:** [@timelapsepaul](https://forum.legato.io/u/timelapsepaul)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2020, 3:30am UTC](https://forum.legato.io/t/error-when-creating-system-modemservice-le-appinfo-is-not-bound-to-anything/5153 "2020-04-22T03:30:48Z")
I installed the VS Code extension, installed leaf, added the vscode leaf support package and the latest wp76 leaf package, was prompted to create a system, entered a system name and pressed enter Expected Behaviour Boil… --- ## [Can't find include files](https://forum.legato.io/t/cant-find-include-files/5035)
**Author:** [@piinst](https://forum.legato.io/u/piinst)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2020, 5:49pm UTC](https://forum.legato.io/t/cant-find-include-files/5035 "2020-03-30T17:49:48Z")
Can’t find include files for demo app. Plugin 1.0. Anyone else having this problem? // testAppComponent.c // // Specifies the main source file of the component. Add initialization and event registrations to // the files… --- ## [Debug could be more friendly](https://forum.legato.io/t/debug-could-be-more-friendly/5048)
**Author:** [@damir](https://forum.legato.io/u/damir)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2020, 12:41am UTC](https://forum.legato.io/t/debug-could-be-more-friendly/5048 "2020-03-28T00:41:07Z")
I like the VS code and think this is a step in right direction. However debug process currently is a huge mess. It’s hard to find documentation on how to debug legato apps remotely. I came across this article and it… [Next page](https://forum.legato.io/c/vscode/8.md?page=1)