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Local Development

Instead of using the web-based editor, you can develop Flibbert applications locally using VS Code and devcontainers. This gives you the full power of your local IDE while still deploying to ESP32 devices.

Devcontainers​

Flibbert provides ready-to-use devcontainers for all supported programming languages. These containers include all necessary tools and dependencies pre-configured.

Available Devcontainers​

Getting Started​

  1. Install VS Code and the Dev Containers extension

  2. Clone a devcontainer for your preferred language:

    git clone https://github.com/karaxuna/flibbert-devcontainer-zig.git
    cd flibbert-devcontainer-zig

  3. Open in VS Code and select "Reopen in Container" when prompted

  4. Configure your device by editing the .env configuration file with your device credentials

  5. Start coding - changes are automatically pushed to your ESP32 device on save!

How It Works​

  • Local Development: Write code using your favorite VS Code extensions and tools
  • Auto-sync: File changes trigger automatic compilation and deployment to your ESP32
  • Live Updates: Your device receives updates instantly without manual deployment
  • Full IDE Power: Debugging, IntelliSense, extensions, and all VS Code features

Benefits​

  • Faster Development: No internet lag, use your local tools
  • Offline Capable: Work without internet connection (except for device deployment)
  • Advanced Debugging: Use language-specific debugging tools
  • Version Control: Full Git integration and local file management
  • Custom Extensions: Use any VS Code extensions you prefer

Requirements​

  • Docker Desktop
  • VS Code with Dev Containers extension
  • ESP32 device connected to your network
  • Flibbert account for device authentication