# Auto Build Marlin "AutoBuildMarlin" is a *Visual Studio Code* extension that provides a one-button interface to build and upload Marlin Firmware to your selected `MOTHERBOARD`, removing the need to edit your `platformio.ini` file or scroll through a long list of Marlin environments. ## Get PlatformIO Before you install AutoBuildMarlin you'll first need to [Install PlatformIO in VSCode](http://marlinfw.org/docs/basics/install_platformio_vscode.html). Once you have followed these instructions, continue below. ## Installing This Extension - [Download Marlin Firmware](http://marlinfw.org/meta/download/) and unzip it to your documents folder. - Open the directory `buildroot/share/vscode` and copy the "`AutoBuildMarlin`" folder to **the *Visual Studio Code* `extensions` directory**. - Relaunch *Visual Studio Code* to complete the installation. ### To find your `extensions` directory: - **Windows** - Use Windows Explorer's address bar to open `C:/Users/USERNAME/.vscode/extensions`. - **Mac** - Use the Finder's `Go` menu to open `~/.vscode/extensions`. - **Linux** - In the Terminal type `open ~/.vscode/extensions`. ## Usage - Open up the downloaded *Marlin Firmware* project folder (***NOT the "Marlin" folder within***) in *Visual Studio Code*. (You may also use the **Import Project…** option from the "PlaformIO Home" page.) - With Marlin open, the "File Explorer" should be firmly rooted in your Marlin Firmware folder:  - Click the **Marlin Auto Build** icon  in the Activities Bar (on the left side of *Visual Studio Code* window) to bring up the **Marlin Auto Build** options bar.  - Click one of the four icons Icon|Action ----|------ |Start **Marlin Build** to test your Marlin build |Start **Marlin Upload** to install Marlin on your board |Start **Marlin Upload (traceback)** to install Marlin with debugging |Start **Marlin Clean** to delete old build files