Prerequisites

This document outlines the necessary requirements for installing and running Espressif-IDE to build applications with ESP-IDF.

Hardware Prerequisites

• A computer running Windows, Linux, or macOS

• An ESP32 development board with a USB to serial interface and/or debug port

• A USB cable (data + power) compatible with your development board

Note

Currently, some of the development boards are using USB Type C connectors. Be sure you have the correct cable to connect your board!

Software Prerequisites

The minimum requirements for running the Espressif-IDE are listed below.

• Java 17 and above.

• Python 3.12 and above.

• Git.

• ESP-IDF Prerequisites based on your Operating System.

Note

Ensure that Java, Python, and Git are correctly set up and available in the system’s PATH environment variable.