
MikroE adds AI code assistant to Necto IDE
European board maker MikroE has added AI code creation to its development tool.
The latest release of the Necto Studio integrated development environment (IDE) now includes a Code Assistant, an AI tool that enables users to create code for multi-Click projects. This follows an AI rule-based tool added to Necto in 2023.
“Over the last decade, MikroE has delivered over 1800 Click boards and their libraries, enabling embedded developers to add a vast range of peripheral functions to their projects quickly and simply,” said Neb Matic, CEO of MikroE in Serbia.
“While Click libraries are a great help, projects usually involve more than one Click, so we have now added NECTO Code Assistant, which merges code from multiple Click projects into a single project, including all generated initializations, and displays the result on the TFT screen. This boosts productivity, reduces errors, and delivers higher-quality software faster.”
Necto Code Assistant ensures that all necessary initializations are already included. Also, by clarifying code functionality and offering best practices, the Assistant helps developers navigate everyday challenges. Datasheet information can also be found and retrieved based on the context of uploaded files, providing quick technical details.
Necto Studio 7.2 includes support for nearly 400 microcontrollers, over 170 development boards and 25 MCU cards. Half of the MCUs come from the Microchip lineup. There is also an AI-enabled Wiki that dynamically configures pages of background for all the microcontrollers and boards.
