STM32CubeIDE missing “STM32 Project” and CubeMX after fresh installation

[Shabbir_raghib]

I am facing an issue with STM32CubeIDE installation where the “STM32 Project” option and CubeMX functionality are missing even after downloading the latest STM32CubeIDE package from the official ST website, extracting the ZIP file, and running the installer as administrator. The IDE opens successfully, but essential features such as MCU/Board selection, CubeMX integration, and embedded software package management are not available, which prevents me from creating a standard STM32 project. I have already tried reinstalling the IDE, but the problem persists. I would appreciate guidance from the community on the correct installation procedure or any additional steps required to enable full STM32CubeIDE and CubeMX support on Windows.

[Issamos]

Hello @Shabbir_raghib 

STM32CubeMX plug-in for CubeIDE is not available since the V2.0.0 of the STM32CubeIDE. So, you should use the STM32CubeMX standalone version for project creation and .ioc file opening.

More details available here. 

Best Regards.

II

[Andrew Neil]

This is intentional - see: STM32CubeIDE 2.0.0 released

It was announced even before the release: STM32CubeIDE 2.0 release - early heads-up!

For rationale & discussion, please use this thread: IDE Version 2.0.0 - why remove MX?

[Ghofrane GSOURI]

Hello @Shabbir_raghib 

Please use this LINK to download the STM32CubeMX standalone .

FYI , the latest version of STM32CubeMX 6.16.1 is supported on the following  operating systems and architectures:

• Windows® 10 32 bits (x86) or 64 bits (x64), and Windows® 11 64 bits (x64)
• Linux®: Ubuntu® LTS 22.04 and LTS 24.04, and Fedora® 42
• macOS® 15 (Sequoia), macOS® 26 (Tahoe): x86_64 and ARM-aarch64 architectures

See the following tutorial : STM32CubeIDE 2.0.0 New workflow tutorial

THX

Ghofrane