# VS Code ESP-IDF Extension `set-target` generates sdkconfig in project root instead of build folder → causes `project_description.json` error
## Environment
- OS: Windows 10 x64
- ESP-IDF Extension: 1.10.3
- ESP-IDF: v5.5.1
- Board: ESP32-S3 (USB-JTAG)
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## Problem Summary
- After running ...
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- Wed Sep 17, 2025 2:05 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: VS Code ESP-IDF Extension: ESP-IDF: Set target creates build artifacts in project root instead of build/
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