It is possible to use the tools from the pxt command line interface (CLI). pxt can:
- Edit, compile or deploy JavaScript programs.
- Easily integrate into most IDEs. It comes with built-in support for Visual Studio Code.
- Run a local web server for the web editor.
- Author extensions using JavaScript and/or C++.
Using the PXT CLI assumes that you have some experience with programming and will require installation of additional tools on your machine.