Install from GitHub#

Install MCUXpresso SDK directly from GitHub repositories for the most flexible and up-to-date development experience.

Overview#

The GitHub installation method provides:

Latest SDK updates and features
Modular component selection
Version control integration
Community contributions and fixes

Recommended: MCUXpresso Installer#

The fastest way to set up GitHub-based SDK development is using the MCUXpresso Installer.

Quick Start with Installer#

Download MCUXpresso Installer
- Visit: https://github.com/nxp-mcuxpresso/vscode-for-mcux/wiki/Dependency-Installation
- Download for your operating system
Run Installer
- Launch the installer
- Select “MCUXpresso SDK Developer”
- Click Install
Automatic Setup The installer automatically configures:
- Git version control
- Python environment
- West tool for repository management
- CMake and Ninja build tools
- ARM GCC toolchain (optional)

Initialize Workspace After installation completes, open a terminal and run:

west init -m https://github.com/nxp-mcuxpresso/mcuxsdk-manifests.git mcuxpresso-sdk
cd mcuxpresso-sdk
west update

Why Use the Installer?#

One-click setup - All tools configured automatically
Correct versions - Ensures compatible tool versions
Path configuration - Environment variables set correctly
Time savings - Avoid manual installation steps

Advanced: Manual Installation#

For users who need specific tool versions or custom configurations, manual installation provides full control.

Prerequisites#

Verify these tools are installed:

git --version      # 2.25 or later
python --version   # 3.8 or later
west --version     # 1.2.0 or later
cmake --version    # 3.20 or later
ninja --version    # 1.12.1 or later

Detailed Manual Setup#

For complete manual installation instructions, see:

Quick Manual Steps#

Install Prerequisites
```
pip install -U west
```

Initialize Workspace

west init -m https://github.com/nxp-mcuxpresso/mcuxsdk-manifests.git mcuxpresso-sdk
cd mcuxpresso-sdk

Update Repositories

Option A: Complete SDK (7-8 GB)
```
west update
```
Option B: Board-Specific (1-2 GB, Recommended)
```
west update_board --set board frdmmcxw23
```

Custom Manifests#

For advanced users who need custom repository combinations or private forks, see Custom Manifests.

Install from GitHub

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