Adding Vendor Libraries

Adding a vendor library is simple. Open VS Code then the command palette using Ctrl+Shift+P or F1 and type the following command WPILib: Manage Vendor Libraries. This will open a list of choices as shown.

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  • Manage current libraries - Shows the current libraries installed and allows you to remove them.

  • Check for updates(offline) - will check if there is an update for a library in the offline folder.

  • Check for updates(online) - will check if there is an update for a library online.

  • Install new libraries(offline) - will install a new library in the offline folder.

  • Install new libraries(online) - will install a new library from the internet.

For this guide select Install new libraries(online).

There are multiple vendor libraries available. The ones supported on the VMXpi are listed below.