UniRTOS — VS Code Extension

UniRTOS is a unified embedded development kit developed by Quectel for its full range of cellular communication modules. It provides consistent APIs and component architecture, supports cross-platform development and efficient porting, and integrates rich middleware, drivers, protocol stacks, and application examples to accelerate the development and deployment of intelligent embedded devices.

Features

• Extension Overview

  • Adds a UniRTOS icon to the activity bar with a Commands view for quick access to all major workflows.

• Create New Project

  • Launch a guided wizard to create a new UniRTOS project from scratch.
  • Choose platform, model, SDK version, and target directory.

• Create Demo Project

  • Instantly set up a demo project from a curated list of examples.
  • Demo projects are pre-configured for quick evaluation and prototyping.

• Build SDK

  • Build your UniRTOS SDK project directly from the extension.
  • View build output and errors in the integrated terminal.

• Flash Firmware to Module

  • Flash the compiled firmware to your target module with a single click.
  • Supports multiple connection types and auto-detects connected devices.

• More Features Coming Soon

  • Additional project templates, advanced debugging, and device monitoring are planned for future releases.

How to use

📰 Create New Project

Create New Project

1. From UniRTOS menu -> Development -> New Project

2. Required fields will show in the panel

3. Fill in the required fields, and push continue. The new project will open when cloning is done

🪧 Create Demo Project

Create Demo Project

1. From UniRTOS menu -> Development -> New Project From Demo.

2. Required fields will show in the panel, please choose to create a new project or use the current one.

3. Fill in the required fields, and push continue. The demo project will open when cloning is done for the sdk and demo project.

👷 Build UniRTOS Project

Build UniRTOS sdk

Note:

• Please install all requirements before building the sdk (For More info, check requirements guide)
• Please open UniRTOS project to use this feature

1. From UniRTOS menu -> Development -> Build.

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2. Output tab will open and will show the process, with successful message at the end.

🔦 Flash UniRTOS Firmware

Flash UniRTOS Firmware

Note:

• Please install all requirements before building the sdk (For More info, check requirements guide)
• Please open UniRTOS project to use this feature

1. From UniRTOS menu -> Development -> Flash.

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2. The extension will find the port + the config file. Or you can find config file manually: Find quec_download_usb.ini or at_command.hbinpkg

3. Output tab will open and will show the process, with successful message at the end.

✔️ UniRTOS Requirements

UniRTOS Requirements

• unirtos-toolchain download link：https://www.quectel.com.cn/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/unirtos-toolchain_1.0.3.zip
  • download and install unirtos toolchain and add unirtos bin folder to Environment Variables (e.g. C:\unirtos-toolchain\bin)

  

• git
• python

License

See the LICENSE file.