HSINCHU, Taiwan, Aug 20, 2026 – Andes Technology has launched RVBuilder, a development tool built on Visual Studio Code (VS Code) that brings Andes’ compiler and debugging tools into the integrated development environment (IDE). The tool targets the RISC-V AndesCore community.
RISC-V development is moving toward more complex system-on-chip (SoC) designs, and Andes positions RVBuilder as a cross-platform, AI-assisted option for that work. RVBuilder integrates Andes’ software stacks into the VS Code interface and works alongside the AndeSight IDE, which provides multicore and trace debugging, analysis, and OS-aware support.
RVBuilder includes the following features:
- Toolchain Management: Configure and use Andes’ C/C++ toolchains for compiling and building embedded applications.
- Debugging Integration: Bridges AndesCore’s RISC-V debug infrastructure with the VS Code ecosystem, providing real-time execution control, breakpoint management, and register inspection in the IDE.
- Cross-Platform Consistency: Available on Windows and Linux, with the same workflow on either operating system.
- AI Agent Support with MCP Servers: Adds AI agent support through MCP (Model Context Protocol) servers. Developers can import sample projects, optimize compiler configurations for performance or code size, query complex flags, and control debugging through natural language instead of consulting the user manual.
“With the release of RVBuilder, we are responding to the community’s demands for more accessible and modern development environments,” said Dr. Charlie Su, president and CTO of Andes Technology. “By bringing our professional-grade toolchain to the VS Code ecosystem, we are fostering a more inclusive RISC‑V community and ensuring that the latest advancements is accessible to every developer pushing the boundaries of open architecture.”
Source: Andes Technology
About Andes Technology
Andes Technology is a supplier of high-performance, low-power 32- and 64-bit RISC-V CPU cores and related solutions for embedded systems. Founded in 2005, the company develops configurable processor IP cores used in applications such as AI, 5G communications, Internet of Things (IoT), storage, automotive electronics, and industrial control. Its portfolio includes RISC-V-based CPU cores, development tools, and software designed for energy-efficient, performance-optimized processors. Andes serves industries including consumer electronics, automotive, telecommunications, and industrial automation. Headquartered in Hsinchu Science Park, Taiwan, the company operates globally with a growing presence in Asia, North America, and Europe. Its customer base spans multiple regions, with Taiwan and the United States as key markets. The company continues to invest in R&D to advance processor technologies.
