Why does v2.1 install with NO libraries?

Development Tools IDE 2.x
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I recently lost everything on my computer (bummer). Now I just brought up a replacement, but of course, I'm starting with an empty machine. So I installed Arduino IDE 2.1 and discovered that it does NOT come with even a basic collection of libraries!

I lost all my libraries when my old computer died. Why am I now expected to manually select all the libraries that came WITH my original install? In spite of the new library manager interface, that's a massive task, reading through over 5000 library descriptions so I can pick the ones needed by almost every sketch.

Is there somewhere I can acquire the basic set of libraries that previously was part of any install? Thanks in advance for any assistance.

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Hi @tim5151. Arduino IDE 2.x should automatically install the collection of fundamental "built-in" libraries on the first run after a fresh installation. The list of these "built-in" libraries is:

  • Ethernet
  • Firmata
  • Keyboard
  • LiquidCrystal
  • Mouse
  • SD
  • Servo
  • Stepper
  • TFT

Are you certain those aren't installed? You should see them under the File > Examples and Sketch > Include Libraries menus in Arduino IDE.

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