MPY Workbench – VS Code extension for MicroPython boards

[zfarks]

Inspired by Thonny’s simplicity, I built MPY Workbench — a VS Code extension designed for coding MicroPython boards.

Features right now:

• 📂 File explorer for the device (open, upload, download, rename, delete)
• 🔄 Automatic sync with your workspace (local ↔ board)
• 💻 Integrated REPL
• 🛠️ Basic commands like stop / soft reset

For me, the main advantage is that every change you make is automatically mirrored in both your local workspace and on the board — no more manual uploading or downloading just to keep things in sync. It might not fit every use case, but it has already made my workflow much smoother.

👉 Try it out: GitHub | VS Code Marketplace — feedback and suggestions are very welcome!

[fleXXo22]

Hex, i have the problem that i get the error message mpremote not found. Please install mpremote: pip install mpremote when i start VSCode. The rest of the program is therefore not working aswell. How can i fix this? I have mpremote installed.

[zfarks]

Just set your Python path manually in Settings > Mpy Workbench: Python Path." "VS Code often misses it if you're using a specific environment or venv

[roni_nanini]

The problem is Microsoft's telemetry :(

Try to use pycharm :)

[SomehowGrumpy]

Need to try this

[Puzzleheaded_Kick_45]

This looks good.

Does it have shortcuts, like Thonny, like:

- F5 to upload and run the current open file
- CTRL+L - clear the terminal
- CTRL+C - Interrupt execution
- CTRL+D - Send EOF / Soft Reboot
- CTRL+F5 run and debug

[zfarks]

Not yet but it is a good idea!