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docs: update Sidewalk documentation for standalone west.yml [KRKNWK-20070]
- Update index.rst to reflect Sidewalk's move to standalone west.yml - Add migration_guide.rst to the main documentation toctree - Update include_building_and_running.txt to reference new setup process - Revise setting_up_sdk.rst with new setup process and migration steps - Add toolchain and Python package installation instructions - Update NCS documentation about Sidewalk configuration The changes reflect that Sidewalk is no longer part of the NCS manifest and now uses its own west.yml configuration, providing clearer setup instructions for both new users and those migrating from NCS. Signed-off-by: Robert Gałat <[email protected]>
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‎doc/includes/include_building_and_running.txt‎

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Before you flash your Sidewalk sample, make sure you have completed the following:
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* You downloaded the Sidewalk repository and updated west according to the :ref:`dk_building_sample_app` section.
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* You have set up the Sidewalk repository using the standalone west.yml configuration as described in the :ref:`setting_up_sdk` section.
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* You provisioned your device during the :ref:`setting_up_sidewalk_prototype`.
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This step needs to be completed only once.

‎doc/index.rst‎

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Be aware, that by downloading and including the Sidewalk repository, you accept the above-mentioned license.
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Due to these restrictions, Sidewalk cannot be automatically fetched through the nRF Connect SDK and will require performing a dedicated setup.
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All information regarding completing it is included in this guide, so ensure you follow it in order.
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Due to these restrictions, Sidewalk is now managed through its own west.yml configuration, separate from the nRF Connect SDK manifest.
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All information regarding completing the setup is included in this guide, so ensure you follow it in order.
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Welcome to the nRF Connect SDK - Amazon Sidewalk
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setting_up_sidewalk_environment/setting_up_environment.rst
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setting_up_sidewalk_environment/migration_guide.rst
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samples/samples_list.rst
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compatibility_matrix.rst
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releases_and_migration.rst

‎doc/setting_up_sidewalk_environment/migration_guide.rst‎

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.. _migration_guide:
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Migration Guide: Moving from NCS Manifest to Standalone west.yml
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This guide explains how to migrate your Sidewalk development environment from using the NCS manifest to the new standalone west.yml setup.
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Overview
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The Sidewalk repository has been moved out of the NCS manifest into its own west.yml configuration. This change provides more flexibility and better control over the Sidewalk development environment. The Sidewalk release cycle will be detached from NCS, allowing for faster releases of new libraries on stable versions of NCS. The Sidewalk repository is now visible in the NCS add-on index repository, which enables an alternative setup method using the VSCode NRF Connect add-on.
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Prerequisites
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============
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Before starting the migration, ensure you have:
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* Git installed on your system
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* Python 3.8 or later installed
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* The west tool installed
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* nrfutil installed
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Alternative Setup Method
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If you prefer using VSCode, you can set up a clean environment using the NRF Connect add-on:
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1. Install VSCode and the NRF Connect add-on
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2. Open VSCode and click on the NRF Connect icon in the sidebar
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3. Click on "Add Application" and select "Sidewalk" from the list of available applications
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4. Follow the prompts to set up your development environment
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This method will automatically handle the repository setup and dependencies installation.
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Migration Steps
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1. Clone the New Sidewalk Repository
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.. code-block:: console
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# Clone the new Sidewalk repository into sidewalk directory
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git clone https://github.com/nordicsemiconductor/sidewalk.git sidewalk
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2. Clean Existing West Configuration (if applicable)
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If you already have an NCS setup with Sidewalk, you need to remove the existing west configuration and ensure Sidewalk is checked out to the correct revision after the NCS separation:
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.. code-block:: console
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# Remove the .west directory to clean the west configuration
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rm -rf .west
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# Checkout and pull main branch in Sidewalk repository
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cd sidewalk
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git checkout main
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git pull origin main
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cd ..
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.. code-block:: console
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# Initialize west with the new manifest
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west init -l sidewalk
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.. code-block:: console
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# Update all repositories
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west update
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5. Update Toolchain and Install Dependencies
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.. code-block:: console
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# Get the toolchain hash and download it
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nrf/scripts/toolchain.py
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nrfutil toolchain install --ncs-version $(nrf/scripts/toolchain.py --ncs-version)
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# Install Python dependencies for nRF and Zephyr
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pip install -r nrf/scripts/requirements.txt
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pip install -r zephyr/scripts/requirements.txt
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# Install Sidewalk Python requirements
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pip install -r requirements.txt
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To verify your migration was successful:
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1. Check that all repositories are properly cloned:
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west list
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Expected output should show all required repositories with their paths and revisions. For example:
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west build -b nrf54l15dk/nrf54l15/cpuapp samples/sid_end_device
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This will build the Sidewalk end device sample application. If the build succeeds, your migration was successful.
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‎doc/setting_up_sidewalk_environment/setting_up_sdk.rst‎

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