Issue with Accessing "ESP8266 Sketch Data Upload" Menu Item in Arduino IDE

Development Tools IDE 2.x
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Hello everyone,

I'm encountering an issue with accessing the "ESP8266 Sketch Data Upload" menu item in Arduino IDE. Despite following the instructions provided, I'm unable to find this option, preventing me from uploading files to the SPIFFS filesystem on my ESP8266 board.

Here are the steps I've taken:

  1. Installed the Arduino IDE and ensured it's up to date.
  2. Installed the ESP8266 board package via the Boards Manager.
  3. Installed the SPIFFS tool by placing the esp8266fs.jar file in the correct directory.
  4. Added the correct ESP8266 board URL to the Additional Board Manager URLs in Arduino IDE preferences.
  5. Closed and reopened Arduino IDE after making changes.
  6. Checked for the "ESP8266 Sketch Data Upload" menu item under Tools, but it's still missing.

Despite these efforts, I'm unable to proceed with uploading files to the SPIFFS filesystem.

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Could someone please assist me in troubleshooting this issue? Any insights or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

  • Operating System: WINDOWS
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Hi @beatrex. Arduino IDE 2.x is a complete rewrite of the Arduino IDE on a different framework and in a new language. The SPIFFS tool you are attempting to use is specific to the "Tools" system of Arduino IDE 1.x so it can't be used with Arduino IDE 2.x.

An Arduino IDE 2.x filesystem uploader for Arduino IDE 2.x is available:

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I moved your topic to an appropriate forum category @beatrex.

In the future, please take some time to pick the forum category that best suits the subject of your topic. There is an "About the _____ category" topic at the top of each category that explains its purpose.

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Thanks in advance for your cooperation.

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