Build and debug code on STMCUBE IDE using IAR tool chain as compiler

curiocity · ‎2025-05-23

Hi ,

I have IAR license and I want to build the code on CubeIDE but use the IAR compiler is there any simple method for eg IAR plugin or anything else

Andrew Neil · ‎2025-05-23

If you've paid for an IAR licence, why not just use the IAR IDE?

Anyhow, if you go to Window > Preferences, there is 'Toolchain Manager':

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curiocity · ‎2025-05-23

Hi andrew ,

Thanks for your reply

I believe the Tool Manager can't be used with the IAR compiler because it is designed for GNU-style compilers that have standard command-line interfaces. Could you please confirm if this understanding is correct?

Andrew Neil · ‎2025-05-23

I don't know.

If I had to use the IAR compiler, I would just use it from IAR's IDE.

A complex system that works is invariably found to have evolved from a simple system that worked.
A complex system designed from scratch never works and cannot be patched up to make it work.

Pavel A. · ‎2025-05-23

IAR toolchain can be used with VS Code. Their support will be happy to point you to the documentation.

https://www.iar.com/embedded-development-tools/iar-visual-studio-code-extension