Announcing ESP-IDF Installation Manager (EIM) v0.2.0 for macOS, Linux, and Windows

[petr.gadorek]

ESP-IDF Installation Manager (EIM) v0.2.0 Released!

We are excited to announce the release of ESP-IDF Installation Manager (EIM) v0.2.0, a significant advancement in simplifying ESP-IDF and IDE setup across macOS, Linux, and Windows. This release introduces a unified tool with both a user-friendly GUI and a powerful CLI, catering to diverse user needs and automation requirements.

Key Features of EIM v0.2.0:

• Comprehensive Cross-Platform Support:
  • Windows (x64)
  • macOS (x64, arm64)
  • Linux (x64, arm64)
• Flexible Interface Options:
  • Intuitive GUI: Offers simplified and expert installation modes for a seamless setup experience.
  • Powerful CLI: Enables automation, headless operation, and advanced user control.
• Advanced Configuration and Management:
  • Manage multiple ESP-IDF versions effortlessly.
  • Customize installation paths to suit your workflow.
  • Select download mirrors for optimal performance.
  • Automatic prerequisite detection and installation.
  • Import/export configurations for easy sharing.
  • Full support for headless operation.
• Robust Integration Capabilities:
  • Seamless integration with CI/CD pipelines.
  • Docker container compatibility.
  • GitHub Actions support.
  • Streamlined configuration sharing within teams.
• Enhanced User Experience:
  • Interactive wizards for guided installation.
  • Detailed progress tracking and logging.
  • Comprehensive error recovery options.
  • Multi-language support.

Getting Started with EIM v0.2.0:

1. Download: Get the appropriate version for your platform from the GitHub Releases Page or the dl.espressif.com Mirror.
2. Interface Selection:
   • Launch the GUI for a visual, guided installation process.
   • Utilize the CLI for automation and headless environments.
3. Installation Procedure:
   The installer provides step-by-step guidance. For detailed information, refer to the Official Documentation.

We encourage you to try EIM v0.2.0 and provide feedback to help us further improve your ESP-IDF development experience.

[arunasz]

How to Re-install Espressif IDE with Eclipse on win10? It seems I installed twice . After removing , can not add new framework properly.
What need to do to clean system ?

[kondalkolipaka]

Hello,

I see you’ve posted this question in the ESP-IDF Installation Manager thread. Are you using EIM? If yes, please note that EIM is not yet supported in the IDE.

When you say "cannot add new framework properly," do you mean that you’re unable to install ESP-IDF? Could you please describe the problem you’re experiencing in more detail and share the logs to help us assist you further?

To install ESP-IDF and its tools within the IDE, please follow the instructions here: https://docs.espressif.com/projects/esp ... stallation

For cleanup in the IDE, it’s better to start with a new workspace and import your project. There’s no need to uninstall all tools and ESP-IDF; instead, select ESP-IDF using this approach: https://docs.espressif.com/projects/esp ... stallation

If you still have the problem, please report your issue directly here - https://github.com/espressif/idf-eclipse-plugin/issues

I hope that helps!

[arunasz]

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I can not add framework. I tried to uninstall and install a few times but the same mistakes all the time. I used standard Setup of Toolchain for Windows. It seems that one of installing scripts works in the bad way

[kondalkolipaka]

Hello,

Looks like the something went wrong. I would suggest you to follow the below procedure.

1. Delete your existing installation folder
2. Download Espressif-IDE windows offline installer here- https://dl.espressif.com/dl/idf-install ... -5.3.1.exe
3. Follow the installation instructions from here - https://docs.espressif.com/projects/esp ... einstaller
4.Launch Espressif-IDE