LinkServer Documentation

LinkServer is a tool designed to launch and manage GDB servers for NXP debug probes. It offers both graphical and command-line interfaces for programming target flash memory, along with an integrated test runner for automated workflows. It can be used within NXP MCUXpresso for Visual Studio Code, with custom GNU-based debug setups, or in headless environments for continuous integration and testing.

LinkServer can be used with CMSIS-DAP probes such as MCU-Link, LPC-Link2, LPC11U35-based and OpenSDA-based standalone or on-board debug probes from NXP.

System Requirements:

  • Windows (x86-64): Windows 10 and 11

  • Linux (x86-64 or ARM64): Ubuntu 20.04.2 LTS / 22.04 LTS / 26.04 LTS

  • Mac (Intel or M-series): macOS 13.x Ventura / 14.x Sonoma / 15.x Sequoia / 26.x Tahoe

License: NXP software license agreement

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