https://devzone.nordicsemi.com/f/nordic-q-a/84159/having-problems-using-vscode-extensions-with-manual-installI used the alternate method of installing nRF connect described here: https://developer.nordicsemi.com/nRF_Connect_SDK/doc/1.8.0/nrf/gs_installing.html#build-environment-cli steps 1 through 5. My toolchain is installed via homebrew. I&#39;m using theen-USTelligent Community 13Fri, 28 Jan 2022 14:00:55 GMThttps://devzone.nordicsemi.com/thread/350229?ContentTypeID=1Fri, 28 Jan 2022 14:00:55 GMT137ad170-7792-4731-bb38-c0d22fbe4515:67ca7599-8a0b-4e31-8c89-7c53431fbe40H&#229;kon Alseth<p>Hi,</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>If you are missing the GNUARMEMB_TOOLCHAIN_PATH, the easiest is to launch vscode from an environment where this is already set.</p> <p>Here&#39;s one example:</p> <p><pre class="ui-code" data-mode="text">GNUARMEMB_TOOLCHAIN_PATH=/path/to/gcc-arm-none-eabi-xyz /usr/share/code/bin/code</pre></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>You can also add it to your global $PATH.</p> <p>Here&#39;s a thread where this is discussed as well:&nbsp;<a href="https://devzone.nordicsemi.com/f/nordic-q-a/79947/ubuntu-installation-of-nrf-connect-sdk-visual-studio-code---toolchain-question">https://devzone.nordicsemi.com/f/nordic-q-a/79947/ubuntu-installation-of-nrf-connect-sdk-visual-studio-code---toolchain-question</a></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Kind regards,</p> <p>Håkon</p><div style="clear:both;"></div>