# MicroPico Extension for VS Code
###### tags: `TA Stuff RP2` `Raspberry Pi Pico` `2025`

MicroPico is an extension for VS code that functions similarly to Pymkr. You can choose either option to interface with your pico, but since some have had troubles with Pymakr this might be an alternative.

## 1. Installation:

The extensions should found under the "Extensions" menu in VS Code and look like the image above.

## 2. Connecting the Pico

1. Connect your Raspberry Pico (2)W to your computer.
2. Establish a connection between the MicroPico extension and your Pico.
- In order to connect to micropico you should press ``` Ctrl + Shift + P ``` to open a command box and search for *MicroPico connect*:

- If it connected successfully it should now show an info bar where it shows "pico connected":

## 3. How to use MicroPico
When you want to upload your project to your pico, you can do so by selecting "All Commands" in the bottom bar. If it doesn't show you can always press ``` Ctrl + Shift + P ``` and search for the upload command that way.


When you want to check which files you have uploaded to your board, you can open the onboard file system by clicking "Toggle MyPy FS":


Another useful tool is the run file on board command, which will run the currently open file on your board: