my nrf connect environment run to problem. the tools (build debug ...)in vs code missing.

[nick yong]

some days ago, my vs code can run the most jobs for nrf connect. it works well.

but now. I cannot find any valid tools (build debug ....) in nrf connect label in vs code.

if I uninstall all the environment and re install all the software from the scratch. I am afraid the github.com is banned. so, it would fail absolutely.

would you please tell me how to reset the vs code settings and make the nrf connect tools appear again?
thanks a lot.

I am sure all the tools is installed in my pc.  command line tools, nrf connect for desktop,  and c:/ncs/v2.5.0 and toolchain is here always.

thanks again.

[Kenneth]

Hi,

Can you share the support log?

Kenneth

[nick yong]

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[Kenneth]

Hmm.. can you try to roll back to 2025.5.152 and check if it works then?

Kenneth