Getting Started

There are two ways to work with JITX. Pick the one that fits how you like to work — the design model is identical either way.

Using VSCode — the recommended path for most users. JITX runs as a Visual Studio Code extension, with the schematic and board visualizers built right into the editor.

Using the CLI — drive JITX entirely from your terminal, no editor required. A good fit for terminal-centric workflows and for designing circuit boards in collaboration with coding agents like Claude Code.

Once you’ve created a project either way, Project Basics explains its structure, files, and dependency management — concepts shared by both workflows.