MPY Workbench – VS Code extension for coding MicroPython boards

[DanielBustillos]

I’ve been coding MicroPython with Thonny for a while and really enjoy its simplicity, but I often wished for a workflow that felt more integrated into a professional editor. Since I spend most of my time in VS Code, I decided to build a small extension — inspired in part by Thonny — for working with MicroPython. That’s how MPY Workbench started.

For me, its main advantage is that every change you make is automatically mirrored in both your local workspace and on the board — no more manual uploading or downloading just to keep things in sync. That said, it might not cover every use case, but it has already made my workflow much smoother.

Features right now:
• File explorer for the device (open, upload, download, rename, delete)
• Automatic sync with your workspace (local ↔ board)
• Integrated REPL
• Basic commands like stop / soft reset

Repo’s here if you want to try it: GitHub and vs code extension link VS Code Marketplace.

Still very early, but it’s already useful for me. So far I’ve only tested it with ESP32 boards, though it could be adapted to other MicroPython targets as well — feedback and suggestions are very welcome!