If you're an embedded developer, you know the routine. One window has your code editor. Another has a 50-page component datasheet PDF you're constantly searching. A third browser window is open to a forum, hoping someone else has solved the cryptic error you just encountered. This constant context-switching is slow and frustrating.
We think theres a better way to build. Meet Embedr, a new, AI-native IDE designed specifically to streamline the workflow for Arduino, ESP32, ESP8266 and similar board development. It integrates the tools you need into a single, intelligent environment, so you can spend less time searching and more time creating.
The AI Is Your Hardware-Aware Pair Programmer
Embedr's AI is much more than a simple chatbot. Think of it as an AI embedded engineer that understands the specific context of your project. The AI agent is aware of your selected board, your project's file structure, and the libraries you're using. It can search the web for documentation, install libraries on your behalf, and even find relevant code snippets in your project using semantic search. This allows you to ask it to "find the code that handles WiFi connection" and get an instant answer.
Stop Searching. Bring Your Documentation to the Code.
Tired of hunting for pinouts in PDFs? Embedr's "Bring Your Own Datasheet" (BYOD) feature ends the search. Simply drag and drop a component's datasheet directly into the IDE. The AI processes the document, converting it to searchable text and extracting key images like pinout diagrams and schematics. You can then ask the AI agent questions like, "Show me the I2C wiring for this sensor," and get answers based on the exact document you provided, all without ever leaving your editor.
Visualize Your Circuit Before You Build
Going from code to a physical circuit often involves guesswork. Embedr removes the ambiguity with a Visual Circuit Preview. Right inside the IDE, you can see generated breadboard, PCB, and schematic views of your project before you ever pick up a component. This helps you catch design flaws and verify your connections, closing the loop between software logic and hardware reality.
Catch Errors Before They Become Headaches
Debugging hardware projects can be a headache, but Embedr helps you spot and fix issues faster. When a build fails, a "Fix with AI" button appears right in the output console. With one click, the error logs are sent directly to the AI agent, which provides suggestions to help you resolve the problem. Its like having an expert looking over your shoulder, ready to help when you need it most.
A Smarter Way to Build
By giving the AI deep context, from your board selection and datasheets to your codebase and build errors, Embedr closes the gap between software and the physical world. Support for other popular platforms, including Raspberry Pi and STM32, is coming soon.
What will you build when your development tools understand your hardware as well as you do?
Want to try Embedr? Download it here - it's free.